Essex Inn Chicago, Chicago, Expensive

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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)

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. Parking was expensive.

"I loved the location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/20/2012 Vote

2. Parking is too expensive at $41 per night - cheaper parking is in the area.

"Location is the best asset, the rooms dated and in need of maintenance. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/13/2012 Vote

3. I stayed at the Essex Inn as a less expensive alternative to staying at the Hilton Chicago for a professional organization conference.

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

4. 00 a day) which was expensive but overall, good place.

"Good Place for Family " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/6/2012 Vote

5. Not expensive, 2-3 blocks max to the public transportation, good view on park and on Willis Tower, unfortunately without breakfast (but with a lot of indications where to go).

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

6. 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

7. Valet parking was a bit expensive but we did enjoy the security of the parking garage.

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

8. A good place we found for breakfast was Yolk, turn right out of the back of the hotel & it's afew minutes walk, a little expensive but very nice food.

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

9. The parking was expensive ($39 for overnight), but that's not surprising because of the location.

"Eh, not bad " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/14/2011 Vote

10. Because of the location you can walk, take a bus or a cab (being close makes them not so expensive) to major tourist attractionsThey have a shuttle that will take you to major tourist attractions.

"A Little Old, Great Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/10/2011 Vote