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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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1. On the contrary, the pool is stunning - actually on the 4th floor with a large terrace with a nice view on the lake and the business district - and the gym all right with a small sauna.

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

2. It was close to the water and some rooms had beautiful views.

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

3. Most of the rooms had great views too of the water and Grant Park.

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

4. Best view from northern and eastern rooms, but not too much privacy because of the Hilton on the other side of the street.

"Very good " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/26/2012 Vote

5. We found the staff to be very helpful, it was our anniversary so I requested a king bed with good views.

"Great staff-small room-warm shower-great pool! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/6/2012 Vote

6. Great park and city views and beautiful indigenous plants.

"Perfect location, Great bargain! An urban oasis! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/26/2012 Vote

7. The view of Sears Tower out the window is lovely.

"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

8. The room was big enough, clean and had a nice view.

""Dad, can we go back...?" " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/18/2011 Vote

9. The rooms were great and the view was beautiful (partial view of the lake/park).

"Great location but a walk to downtown or major shopping. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/3/2011 Vote

10. The room we had was clean, the bed comfortable and the view of the Navy Yard at night was wonderful.

"Pleasant Surprise " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/13/2011 Vote