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HI Chicago Hostel vs Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Chicago — score, location, comfort and price.
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This Chicago matchup — HI Chicago Hostel versus Le Meridien Essex Chicago — is a real contest. The core dynamic: reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Moderate confidence
Short version: HI Chicago Hostel wins overall, but it's classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value.
If you only remember one thing
Slight advantage HI Chicago Hostel (76.69 vs 70.46). The 6.23-point gap is real but not decisive — Le Meridien Essex Chicago remains competitive.
Choose HI Chicago Hostel
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
Choose Le Meridien Essex Chicago
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
- Room quality matters more than location or price
- You want services available without leaving the hotel
Score comparison
| Dimension | HI Chicago Hostel | Le Meridien Essex Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 89.50 | 90.90 |
| Value | 90.23 | 52.48 |
| Location | 83.78 | 74.51 |
| Comfort | 65.00 | 81.40 |
| Services | 35.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 76.69 | 70.46 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to Le Meridien Essex Chicago, slightly (1.4 pts gap).
Value: Value goes to HI Chicago Hostel, clearly (37.75 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to HI Chicago Hostel, noticeably (9.27 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Le Meridien Essex Chicago, clearly (16.4 pts gap).
Services: Services goes to Le Meridien Essex Chicago, noticeably (15 pts gap).
Price
HI Chicago Hostel
EUR 57
Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
EUR 291
Classic King Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFree WifiNon-smoking rooms
Only HI Chicago Hostel
Family roomsWifi in all areas
Only Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Fitness centerParkingPet friendlyRestaurantRoom service