Essex Inn Chicago, Chicago, Love

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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. My love and I stayed here last month on our short Chicago trip and we received a $90/night thru Priceline bidding.

"small place but comfy. Parking fees sucks though " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/7/2012 Vote

2. I didn't love the bathroom, but it was totally fine.

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

3. The prices are terrific and the rooms, while small, are just lovely.

"Great Little Value in Downtown Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/23/2012 Vote

4. I love that city, Its a great place to get lost in.

"CHICAGO, LOVE THAT CITY " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/22/2012 Vote

5. It was lovely and quiet, only 2 blocks away from the nearest subway.

"Great Hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/16/2012 Vote

6. lovely hotel, very clean & staff friendly & helpful.

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

7. The rooms were lovely.

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

8. I just called the 800 number and got to talk to a lovely woman who was very helpful.

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

9. Dont be put off by the shockingly dated reception area, this is a really good hotel and in a lovely location.

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

10. The staff were lovely, and HAPPY to accomodate smokers.

"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