Chicago's Essex Inn is centrally located along South Michigan Avenue, and within a mile of a number of attractions, including Loop-area theaters and businesses, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and the Art Institute of Chicago.
This Chicago hotel is distinguished by its sunlit, indoor pool surrounded by chaise lounges, and watched over by a lifeguard; stacks of extra towels, a drink machine, and oversized checker boards also help make it a favorite of families. Men's and women's locker rooms are at one end. A deck and rooftop garden complement the pool, while the adjacent fitness center offers six TVs, and a range of cardio and strength-training equipment including treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.
Fax and copy services are available through the front desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas.
During business hours, guests can hop aboard a complimentary shuttle, which runs to the John Hancock building, Navy Pier, and Museum Campus in Grant Park.
The Essex Inn also features an onsite restaurant, the French-inspired Brasserie by LM, which offers a modern and casual setting for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Specialties include onion soup gratineé, Lyonnaise salad, mussels frites, duck confit, and croque monsieur. Guests can also enjoy domestic, French and German draft beers and a wine list complete with domestic and French options.
Valet parking (surcharge) is available, with limited space for SUVs and trucks.
- Fitness facilities
- Swimming pool - indoor
- ATM/banking
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Event catering
- Audiovisual equipment
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Patio
- Parking (surcharge)
- Security guard
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Banquet facilities
- Business services
- Garden
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Valet parking
- Total number of rooms - 254
- Number of floors - 14
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- 24-hour front desk
- Suitable for children
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Secure parking
- Parking garage
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
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