Essex Inn Chicago, Chicago, Shower

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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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31% wrote positive comments about shower

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1. The biggest drawbacks were really small shower with no tub, old AC/Heating system that does not allow for much control (though it was comfortable, I like to sleep in a cold room), and a slow elevator system.

"Great Conference alternative for Hilton Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2012 Vote

2. Room to small, much smaller than pic's on website, shower was very small and glass door on shower would not close tight so water was all over floor each time.

"Never Again " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/19/2012 Vote

3. Shower basin very dirty, room itself was clean enough but the whole hotel needs renovation.

"Disappointed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/7/2011 Vote

4. The bathtub filled with water while you showered, and the sink is TINY and didn't drain well at all either.

"Beware! If you plan on pay more than $100 spend your money elsewhere. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/4/2011 Vote

5. Hotel was clean bathrooms are very small and some with shower only.

"Older hotel but clean and friendly helpful staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/11/2010 Vote

6. We only had a shower which was small for the size of room.

"An enigma " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/2/2010 Vote

7. Also on our first day it was very difficult to get warm water in the shower but after that it settled down.

"An enigma " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/2/2010 Vote

8. We only had a shower which was small for the size of room.

"An enigma " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/2/2010 Vote

9. Also on our first day it was very difficult to get warm water in the shower but after that it settled down.

"An enigma " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/2/2010 Vote

10. We stayed for two nights in August, and had a very comfortable room, bathroom was maybe a little small, but the shower worked well.

"Good comfortable hotel, quiet location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/1/2010 Vote