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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. We couldn't get the free WiFi to work, but this wasn't a show stopper.

"Good value and good location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/26/2012 Vote

2. free WiFi and Fox Soccer on the TV; great if you can't sleep due to jet-lag.

"Does What It Says On The Box " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/25/2012 Vote

3. Also the hotel offered a free shuttle bus at scheduled times to different locations.

"Amazing Location and wonderful staff. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/31/2012 Vote

4. They do offer free wifi.

"Sadly Disappointed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/21/2012 Vote

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

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

6. If you want to go anywhere just ask a member of staff & they are happy to give directions or advise you where to visit, there is also a free shuttle (we didn't use it) & there is also a bus stop right outside the hotel.

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

7. The shuttle, which was free, dropped us off right where we needed to go.

"excellent experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/14/2011 Vote

8. The internet is free; for 256 mbs, which is a joke.

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

9. There is free wifi access from your room and a minifridge and coffee pot.

"Great Location and Price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/7/2011 Vote

10. The free wifi at the hotel is a bonus and makes it an ideal place to stay on business.

"Great value for money " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/29/2011 Vote