Compare this hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile vs Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Chicago — score, location, comfort and price.
VS
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile and Le Meridien Essex Chicago in Chicago: neck and neck, shaped by a location-versus-comfort tradeoff.
Toss-up
Coin flip. Both hotels perform nearly identically in Chicago — go with whichever fits your dates and price.
If you only remember one thing
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile (71.01/100) and Le Meridien Essex Chicago (70.46/100) are separated by just 0.55 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Choose Le Meridien Essex Chicago
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
Score comparison
| Dimension | Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile | Le Meridien Essex Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 84.60 | 90.90 |
| Value | 48.70 | 52.48 |
| Location | 76.22 | 74.51 |
| Comfort | 79.60 | 81.40 |
| Services | 70.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 71.01 | 70.46 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Le Meridien Essex Chicago takes Reputation by 6.3 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: Le Meridien Essex Chicago takes Value by 3.78 points — slightly ahead.
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile takes Location by 1.71 points — slightly ahead.
Comfort: Le Meridien Essex Chicago takes Comfort by 1.8 points — slightly ahead.
Services: Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile takes Services by 20 points — clearly ahead.
Price
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
EUR 314
King Room - Mobility Access/Non-Smoking
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
EUR 291
Classic King Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFitness centerNon-smoking roomsPet friendlyRestaurantRoom service
Only Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
1 swimming poolFamily roomsParking on sitePrivate ParkingWifiWifi in all areas
Only Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Free WifiParking