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Le Meridien Essex Chicago vs Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Chicago — score, location, comfort and price.
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Comparing Le Meridien Essex Chicago to Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago. It's neck and neck, and it comes down to a location-versus-comfort tradeoff.
Toss-up
Pick based on gut feeling — the numbers can't separate these two in Chicago.
If you only remember one thing
With scores of 70.46 and 72.45, this comparison is essentially a draw. Your priorities, not our numbers, should decide.
Choose Le Meridien Essex Chicago
- You want to step outside and be in the center
Choose Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
- Saving money without losing quality is the goal
- You want to feel the difference when you walk in
- Facilities and convenience matter to you
Score comparison
| Dimension | Le Meridien Essex Chicago | Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 90.90 | 91.60 |
| Value | 52.48 | 56.22 |
| Location | 74.51 | 63.02 |
| Comfort | 81.40 | 97.60 |
| Services | 50.00 | 55.00 |
| Overall | 70.46 | 72.45 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Neither hotel has a real edge on Reputation.
Value: On Value, Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile leads slightly with a 3.74-point margin.
Location: On Location, Le Meridien Essex Chicago leads noticeably with a 11.49-point margin.
Comfort: On Comfort, Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile leads clearly with a 16.2-point margin.
Services: On Services, Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile leads slightly with a 5-point margin.
Price
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
EUR 291
Classic King Room
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
EUR 274
King Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsPet friendlyRestaurantRoom service
Only Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Parking
Only Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Family roomsParking on site