Near Grant ParkMake yourself at home in one of the 274 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.A stay at Le Méridien Essex Chicago places you in the heart of Chicago, within a 15-minute walk of Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. This upscale hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Field Museum of Natural History.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Columbia College Chicago - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
State Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Roosevelt University - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Dearborn St Station - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Auditorium Building and Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
DePaul University-Loop Campus - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Chicago Architecture Foundation - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Buckingham Fountain - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Art Institute of Chicago - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Lakefront Trail - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Field Museum of Natural History - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Millennium Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Lake Michigan - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Maggie Daley Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Michigan Avenue - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 18.7 km / 11.6 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 30.8 km / 19.1 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 43.2 km / 26.8 mi
The preferred airport for Le Méridien Essex Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.Enjoy a meal at Grant Park Bistro or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.A stay at Le Méridien Essex Chicago places you in the heart of Chicago, within a 15-minute walk of Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. This upscale hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Field Museum of Natural History.
O'Hare airport, 18 miles. Taxi $45, Midway Airport, 15 miles. Taxi $30.