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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. better off paying more somewhere else.

"You get what you pay for! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/19/2012 Vote

2. It seems like they could have done a better job planning the rooms.

"Good room at a good price for the location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/6/2012 Vote

3. I couldn't have asked for a better partner to pair with; the success of my events really mattered to him.

"Fantastic "event" location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/2/2012 Vote

4. better yet, he was always prompt and responsive to all my questions, adjustments, and requests.

"Fantastic "event" location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/2/2012 Vote

5. There is a pool on the rooftop, which is super nice, but it would have been even better to have a hot tub.

"Not so great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/18/2012 Vote

6. but it was better than nothing, and free.

"Good Choice on a Budget " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/16/2012 Vote

7. For those who like to sleep with the whitenoise of a fan, better bring your own.

"Good location, comfortable room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/12/2011 Vote

8. It is orders of magnitude better than the lame overpriced Travelodge in the neighborhood.

"Can you smoke in Chicago hotel rooms? You can at the Essex Inn, awesome value, refrigerators in room, and free wifi " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/24/2011 Vote

9. The breakfast is ok but better to eat out.

"Ideally situated. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/19/2011 Vote

10. You can't get a much better location for a game than here.

"Great place to stay for a Bears game! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/5/2011 Vote