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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. The lobby is basic (I think it is going to be redesigned soon, as far as I understood) - rooms are all right, a little bit outdated (bathroom) but very clean and tidy.

"Nice Hotel on south Michigan Avenue, great pool! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/10/2012 Vote

2. The main room was also dark and had very outdated decor but it was clean.

"Friendly staff but a dated property " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/24/2011 Vote

3. The bar had a really great staff, but was also outdated and I got served a skunky beer.

"So So " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/28/2011 Vote

4. The hotel seems somewhat outdated, starting with the lobby.

"So So " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/28/2011 Vote

5. The hotel is run down, very outdated and a complete disappointment.

"very disappointed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/9/2011 Vote

6. A very old and outdated heat and /a/c system though.

"Good but not great... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/6/2011 Vote

7. The only downer was the outdated decor in the lobby area.

"A lot better than I expected " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/1/2008 Vote

8. while the room was outdated it was clean, comfortable and the staff was great.

"What a deal " Read full review on YahooTravel 3/1/2007 Vote

9. The hotel is outdated concerning interior and could use a renovation, the 2 elevators could not carry guests up and down fast enough and lines were often building up.

"Outdated hotel, friendly service and good location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/29/2006 Vote

10. The bathroom was very, very simple and outdated and reminded us about something you would find in a military hut.

"Outdated hotel, friendly service and good location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/29/2006 Vote