Le Meridien Essex Chicago, ChicagoLe Meridien Essex Chicago in Chicago, United States has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 164 of 253 hotels we score in Chicago. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 1.8, Agoda 3.2. Rooms from about $335 a night (cached, not a live quote).Le Meridien Essex Chicago is a large hotel situated on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. It sits within walking distance of Grant Park, Millennium Park, and the Art Institute of Chicago. The property contains 274 rooms and suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and 55-inch televisions. Facilities include an American restaurant, a fitness centre, a spa, and a business centre. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding cleaning services and is pet friendly. It serves business travellers and tourists looking for a central base. While the location is central, some guests find the room sizes to be small.What stands out

Central Michigan Avenue location

On-site fitness centre and spa

Floor to ceiling windows

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Small guest rooms

Inconsistent service quality

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