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Essex Inn Chicago	Average Price: $225 Check Rates

Hotel Class:

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)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (1/5 issues found)

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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. Overall, a nice older hotel just down the street from the heart of the Mag Mile.

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

2. The room was clean and quiet except for the street noise.

"Gem of a hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/13/2011 Vote

3. The hotel is right across the street from grant park, which has some lovely walkways.

"not our first time - we will be back " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/8/2011 Vote

4. Grant park across the street from the hotel was an added bonus.

"excellent stay at the Essex " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/29/2010 Vote

5. Our room faced the pool area so we didn't have any problems with street noise.

"The good, the bad and the ugly " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/1/2010 Vote

6. I saw more here than any other big cities on Michigan ave and the side streets.

"Great place, great location, great price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/18/2010 Vote

7. Finally, excellent access to the parks along Michigan avenue (across the street).

"My Kind of Town, My Kind of Hotel " Read full review on Expedia 8/13/2009 Vote

8. Also, parking at some meters on the street is free after 9pm on Saturdays and all day Sunday.

"Mediocre accommodations on Michigan Ave " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/28/2007 Vote

9. Best view from northern and eastern rooms, but not too much privacy because of the Hilton on the other side of the street.

"Very good " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/26/2012 Vote

10. The nearest L station (Roosevelt) is a little bit of a walk, but there is a bus stop right in front of the hotel, and it takes you to the streets where you can catch the train.

"Good Value and Location, Particularly for Museum Campus and Loop Attractions " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/20/2012 Vote