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Le Meridien Essex Chicago vs Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Chicago — score, location, comfort and price.
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Comparing Le Meridien Essex Chicago to Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park in Chicago. It's a real contest, and it comes down to a location-versus-comfort tradeoff.
Low confidence
Data says Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park. The nuance: it's location against comfort — depends what you prioritize.
If you only remember one thing
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park wins on paper (73.81 vs 70.46), but Le Meridien Essex Chicago could still be the right call if its specific strengths align with what you need.
Choose Le Meridien Essex Chicago
- You want the hotel more travelers have validated
- Saving money without losing quality is the goal
- You want to feel the difference when you walk in
Choose Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
- You want to step outside and be in the center
- Facilities and convenience matter to you
Score comparison
| Dimension | Le Meridien Essex Chicago | Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 90.90 | 87.10 |
| Value | 52.48 | 51.10 |
| Location | 74.51 | 87.26 |
| Comfort | 81.40 | 80.40 |
| Services | 50.00 | 65.00 |
| Overall | 70.46 | 73.81 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: On Reputation, Le Meridien Essex Chicago leads slightly with a 3.8-point margin.
Value: On Value, Le Meridien Essex Chicago leads slightly with a 1.38-point margin.
Location: On Location, Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park leads noticeably with a 12.75-point margin.
Comfort: On Comfort, Le Meridien Essex Chicago leads slightly with a 1-point margin.
Services: On Services, Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park leads noticeably with a 15-point margin.
Price
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
EUR 291
Classic King Room
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
EUR 307
Fairmont 1 King
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsPet friendlyRestaurantRoom service
Only Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Parking
Only Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
Family roomsParking on sitePrivate ParkingWifi in all areas