TripAdvisor Reviews - Chicago's Essex Inn Feed

Good value for great location

Beck73, Los Angeles — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:32:19 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 4 of 5 stars

We were looking for a reasonably priced hotel near Millennium Park with fridges in the room for my son's baby food. Essex Inn fit the bill. Granted this was in the off-season which may explain the...

Great location, exceedingly LOUD

GJOHNS13, Chicago IL — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:39:53 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 3 of 5 stars

While the location was great that we could walk to most of the museums and to State Street stores, the el was so loud that it was almost impossible to sleep! They should issue earplugs with the room...

Not Bad...Decent Hotel

Midwest167, Chicago, IL — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:31:32 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 3 of 5 stars

I got this room due to the proximity to downtown attractions. I was happy when we checked in to get 2 beds. Normally with priceline I am booked into a 1 queen bed. The rooms were clean but small. ...

Excellent location, good value, poor climate control.

cch1, Milwaukee, WI — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:57:29 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 4 of 5 stars

We spent two nights at the Essex from Dec 11-13, 2009. Parking was $37/night, however, valet service was quick at retreiving the vehicle. Soldier Field and the Field Museum/Shedd Aquarium are within...

Looks nice, could use some work

southernsara, Arkansas — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:41:41 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 3 of 5 stars

Nice location, updated furnishings, but not very quiet and the shower was a bit moldy and leaked all over the bathroom floor. Handy shuttle to the main attractions, close to Museum Campus and El...

excellent location, value, and service

belasco99, Denver — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:19:53 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was a little weary after reading the reviews about small bathrooms, HVAC system, small bathrooms, decor, etc. But I'll tell you.. the service was more than courteous, the room was more than adequate...

Unexpected value and great room

welltravelled720, Denver, Colorado — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:50:47 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is actually a great little hotel. You can easilly take the blue line, then the red line get off on Harrison and walk two blocks to the Essex House on Michigan Avenue. It's at the end of the...

Great Hotel downtown

lukefax, Turin, Italy — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:00:48 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 4 of 5 stars

Very conveniet to downtow. The Hotel is quite, clean and confortable with a big lcd tv. The hotel park cost a little bit much that other solutions, but very convenient. For breakfast there is a...

very satisfactory stay--and for the price, outstanding!!

MsMaryMc, Seattle, WA — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:02:23 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 5 of 5 stars

I stayed at the Essex for three nights while attending a conference at the Hilton Chicago. The Hilton couldn't be much closer--right across a small sidestreet . But while I would have paid $182 for...

Be cautious about what you want...

AH_1973, Washington, DC — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:32:11 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 2 of 5 stars

I booked the hotel because of its proximity to Soldier Field (3/4 mile) and the cost was not too bad. I choose to upgrade to a King Deluxe room so we could have a view of Lake Michigan and the...