Essex Inn Chicago, Chicago, Downside

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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. You should keep in mind this is an older building in downtown Chicago, so there are some downsides.

"Great Conference alternative for Hilton Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2012 Vote

2. Some people might also consider the lack of a restaurant in the hotel to be a downside, but there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance, so we didn't consider this a big deal at all.

"Very reasonably priced, awesome views, friendly staff, small bathrooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/10/2012 Vote

3. The biggest downside was the small bathroom, but we managed just fine.

"Very reasonably priced, awesome views, friendly staff, small bathrooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/10/2012 Vote

4. The only downside is the cost of using the business centre.

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

5. (The downside of this room was that it was too close to the elevators and the walls are thin.

"Wonderful roof deck and pool " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/28/2010 Vote

6. (The downside of this room was that it was too close to the elevators and the walls are thin.

"Wonderful roof deck and pool " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/28/2010 Vote

7. That was the biggest downside to the stay.

"For the Price, It’s a Good Pick " Read full review on Expedia 9/9/2009 Vote

8. The downside? Foam rubber pillows.

"We loved the view! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2008 Vote

9. The only downside was that the bathroom was extreemly small and there was no exhaust fan so the mirror got clouded up.

"Excellent value - clean, comfortable " Read full review on Expedia 8/30/2006 Vote