Le Méridien Essex Chicago

A design-led hotel on Michigan Avenue, facing Grant Park.

Le Méridien Essex Chicago
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Le Méridien Essex Chicago is a design-led hotel on Michigan Avenue, facing Grant Park and Lake Michigan. My clients rate it 4.8 out of 5, and its location is ideal for the museums, the lakefront and downtown.

Booked for my clients and rated 4.8/5: great for the museums and the lakefront.

Where you’ll be

The hotel is on South Michigan Avenue, across from Grant Park. The Art Institute, the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium, Millennium Park and the lakefront trail are all close by.

The stay

Rooms are modern and comfortable, many with views over the park toward the lake. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar and a fitness center, and the mid-century design gives it a fun, upbeat feel.

At a glance

  • Where: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • 3-star
  • Grant Park
  • Rated 4.8/5
  • Best for: Families, museum lovers and city breaks

Make the most of it

  • Take an architecture river cruise, the best introduction to the city.
  • See the Art Institute of Chicago, then walk through Millennium Park.
  • Save time for the food: deep-dish pizza, classic steakhouses and the restaurants of the West Loop.

When to go

May to October, when the lakefront and summer festivals are at their best. Winters are cold.

Book it with me

Book through my Fora portal and I will take care of every detail, from the right room to any partner perks available for your dates.

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