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Le Meridien Essex Chicago vs The Palmer House Hilton
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Chicago — score, location, comfort and price.
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Comparing Le Meridien Essex Chicago to The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. It's a real contest, and it comes down to reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Moderate confidence
Data says The Palmer House Hilton. The nuance: classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value.
If you only remember one thing
The Palmer House Hilton wins on paper (75.94 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
- You want to feel the difference when you walk in
Choose The Palmer House Hilton
- Saving money without losing quality is the goal
- You want to step outside and be in the center
- Facilities and convenience matter to you
Score comparison
| Dimension | Le Meridien Essex Chicago | The Palmer House Hilton |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 90.90 | 87.40 |
| Value | 52.48 | 54.41 |
| Location | 74.51 | 93.38 |
| Comfort | 81.40 | 80.40 |
| Services | 50.00 | 65.00 |
| Overall | 70.46 | 75.94 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: On Reputation, Le Meridien Essex Chicago leads slightly with a 3.5-point margin.
Value: On Value, The Palmer House Hilton leads slightly with a 1.93-point margin.
Location: On Location, The Palmer House Hilton leads clearly with a 18.87-point margin.
Comfort: On Comfort, Le Meridien Essex Chicago leads slightly with a 1-point margin.
Services: On Services, The Palmer House Hilton leads noticeably with a 15-point margin.
Price
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
EUR 291
Classic King Room
The Palmer House Hilton
EUR 278
King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsParkingPet friendlyRestaurantRoom service
Only The Palmer House Hilton
1 swimming poolFamily roomsSpa