Essex Inn Chicago, Chicago, Great

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Out of 415

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. Overall, would not go back unless I got a great price.

"Location is the best asset, the rooms dated and in need of maintenance. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/13/2012 Vote

2. great location, despite being a little south of the much trendier Magnificent Mile.

""Good location and ideal to get around" " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/2/2012 Vote

3. The Brasserie in the hotel (recently opened) was great for a drink, and we also had a very good evening meal there.

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

4. 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

5. Overall, it was a nice stay with polite staff in a nicely located hotel with a great pool.

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

6. This is a great place to stay for a family.

"Good Place for Family " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/6/2012 Vote

7. It was a beautiful place, and even had a life guard which is great for people with smaller children.

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

8. It was great to just go down the elevator to breakfast and such.

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

9. It also would be great for business trips and such.

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

10. The Essex Inn was a GREAT place to stay.

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