Cheap hotel rooms at the Essex Inn in Chicago

Discount hotels in Chicago - Essex Inn

Located 1 mile from the Museum Campus and Soldier Field, this independently owned hotel mixes chic decor with a relaxed atmosphere.
The 254 homey rooms are decorated with colorful pastel-print fabrics and framed art posters collected by the hotel owner.
The hotel features a well-equipped fitness center, an indoor pool with a retractable roof, and a 24-hour business center.

Standard Room - These guestrooms offer one king-size bed, one queen-size bed, or two double beds; rooms can accommodate a maximum of four people.

What to expect:

Amenity highlights: A 2002 renovation added a heated floor and retractable roof to the indoor pool, now open year-round. The adjoining sundeck offers views of Grant Park and Lake Michigan. The spacious fitness center has a large selection of cardio machines and weight-training equipment. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle that stops along Michigan Avenue at shopping and other destinations.

Savoy Bar and Grill - Guests can watch the activity across the street in Grant Park as they enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at this coffee shop and bar. There's an old-fashioned jukebox, and walls are decorated with memorabilia from musical acts. In the bar, an original mural represents Chicago's jazz history. Dinner features Greek, Mexican, and Italian specialties, as well as ribs, roast sirloin, and fried shrimp.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply."

Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 17 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
Rollaways may be available for an additional per-night fee and should be requested at the time of booking.
All bedding requests are subject to availability and should be requested at the time of booking.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
Check-in time is 3:00 PM
Check-out time is 12:00 PM
Pets not allowed

In business district
In city center
Near convention center
Water nearby
Loop business district –5 blocks
Lakefront running path – 5 blocks
Art Institute of Chicago – 0.5 miles
Loop theater district – 1 mile
Sears Tower – 1 mile
Museum Campus – 1 mile
North Michigan Avenue/Magnificent Mile – 1.5 miles
Tribune Tower – 1.5 miles
Wrigley Building – 1.5 miles
Merchandise Mart – 2 miles
Navy Pier – 2 miles
Wrigley Field – 6 miles
O'Hare International Airport (ORD): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 20 miles.
Driving directions from O'Hare International Airport: Depart the airport by driving northeast on the Departures ramp. Merge onto I-190 east toward Chicago. I-190 east becomes the Kennedy Expy. Take the Congress Pkwy./I-290 west exit toward Chicago Loop. Merge onto I-290 east. This turns into Congress Pkwy. Continue on Congress Pkwy. to S. Michigan Ave. Turn right and proceed to the hotel.