Essex Inn Chicago, Chicago, Lack

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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. 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

2. The flat-screen TV was nice, but lacked pay movie options.

"Good value in the South Loop " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/19/2010 Vote

3. The flat-screen TV was nice, but lacked pay movie options.

"Good value in the South Loop " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/19/2010 Vote

4. The next morning I went to the front desk and told them how disappointed I was with the lack of working TV and they just said 'sorry.

"TV didn't work and never fixed! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/20/2010 Vote

5. The price was right but the attitude of the staff was definitely lacking.

"Front desk service was horrible " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/18/2010 Vote

6. Didn't eat in the hotel as the bar and restaurant both lacked atmosphere.

"Good location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/24/2009 Vote

7. The bar and restaurant lacked atmosphere and the breakfast service was disappointing (e.

"Mid-range hotel charging big city prices " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/10/2009 Vote

8. Only areas of concern was the lack of storage space for clothes - only two drawers were available plus the closet, and the lack of an opening window (we faced the pool and the patio windows did not open).

"Fine Hotel - especially for families " Read full review on Expedia 2/4/2009 Vote

9. Now I understand that old hotels can have problems in severe whether, but the lack or concern from management is why I will not be returning.

"The Ice Box " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/20/2008 Vote

10. The room was lacking a guide to these complimentary offers and to the hotel in general.

"Fantastic Location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/20/2006 Vote