Essex Inn Chicago, Chicago, Shuttle

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Essex Inn Chicago	Average Price: $225 Check Rates

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800 South Michigan Avenue

Chicago, 60605 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 18 of 73
Average review rating: 3.38

OpinionWell Value Index: 6

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (1) , Expedia (72) , MyTravelGuide (5) , TripAdvisor (421) , YahooTravel (48)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. Also the hotel offered a free shuttle bus at scheduled times to different locations.

"Amazing Location and wonderful staff. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/31/2012 Vote

2. We used the shuttle service a few times with great success but it was inconvenient to find a taxi back from a few places.

"Family Suite " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/3/2012 Vote

3. Positives: Price, location, shuttle (one-way), nice pool, sauna and fitness areaNeutrals: Smaller room but nice family suite, older but classy hotelNegatives: No hot tub, expensive valet, shuttle (one-way), restaurant closed.

"Family Suite " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/3/2012 Vote

4. The hotel is located is in a good area and it actually has a decent shuttle service.

"Good place to just stay one night " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/24/2012 Vote

5. They offer a shuttle to take you to certain tourist areas including the Magnificent mile from 10am to 4pm.

"Not so great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/18/2012 Vote

6. If you want to go anywhere just ask a member of staff & they are happy to give directions or advise you where to visit, there is also a free shuttle (we didn't use it) & there is also a bus stop right outside the hotel.

"Great hotel & staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/2/2012 Vote

7. The shuttle, which was free, dropped us off right where we needed to go.

"excellent experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/14/2011 Vote

8. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable; courtesy shuttle to City sites.

"everything we needed and more " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/12/2011 Vote

9. The hotel also has a shuttle bus which takes you up the magnificent mile all the way the the Hancock building.

"Fab hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/7/2011 Vote

10. The hotel does have a complementary shuttle, but is drop off only, you need to make your own way back.

"Ideally situated. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/19/2011 Vote