Le Meridien Essex Chicago, Chicago

Le Meridien Essex Chicago - A Michigan Avenue luxury hotel with city and lake views, steps from Grant Park

Located on Michigan Avenue's Cultural Mile, Le Meridien Essex Chicago stands among the city's most iconic cultural attractions. This 4-star Chicago hotel features 254 rooms equipped with 55-inch Smart TVs, espresso machines, high-speed WiFi, and safes. Select rooms offer views of Grant Park, Lake Michigan, and Buckingham Fountain. The property includes a well-equipped fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights. A French restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner on-site. For business travelers, the hotel provides conference spaces and meeting rooms. The Museum Campus, housing the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field Museum, is accessible via the hotel's complimentary shuttle service. The property sits within walking distance of the Museum of Contemporary Photography, while the Magnificent Mile's shopping district is a seven-minute drive away.

Pros

Complimentary shuttle service to Museum Campus and North Michigan Avenue

Rooftop garden offering Lake Michigan views

Steps from a 20-mile lakefront path for running, walking, and biking

Located between Grant Park and the Chicago Loop's architectural landmarks

Cons

Seven-minute drive to Magnificent Mile shopping district

Limited dining options within immediate vicinity (nearest restaurants 0.3 miles away)