Essex Inn Chicago, Chicago, Exceptional

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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. Quiet except for occasional noise from other guests (didn't seem to come through the walls, but we couldn't figure out where - maybe the heat system? Not partying, just voices, not a big deal.

"Great staff, excellent value. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/26/2011 Vote

2. The room was clean and quiet except for the street noise.

"Gem of a hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/13/2011 Vote

3. the beds were very comfy except for the pillows that were a bit hard.

"very friendly " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/29/2011 Vote

4. except for our vehicle damage from the parking garage, our whole Chicago experience up until that point had been nearly flawless.

"Don't park in their parking garage! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/19/2010 Vote

5. There are few extras, no free internet access except to get boarding passes, no lobby coffee, etc.

"great place for families " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/18/2010 Vote

6. While not exceptional for 'extras' it does have a work-out facility, pool, and sauna.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 12/13/2009 Vote

7. We enjoyed our stay except we were not aware that the pool and fitness center would be closed for 2/3's of our stay.

"Nice Location " Read full review on Expedia 2/11/2009 Vote

8. Other than that, the people at the front were very nice, the hotel was nice and I don`t have any complaints, except for the clogged up tub.

"Exactly what we needed for a one night stay in Chicago. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/16/2007 Vote

9. Bathroom was clean except for the small shower, which needs to really be replaced.

"Can`t beat Location, Price & very comfy beds. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/28/2007 Vote

10. They are very misleading, except for the pool.

"Not worth it!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/6/2005 Vote