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Le Meridien Essex Chicago vs The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
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 Royal Sonesta Chicago River North in Chicago. It's neck and neck, and it comes down to two hotels with genuinely different strengths.
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 71.82, this comparison is essentially a draw. Your priorities, not our numbers, should decide.
Choose Le Meridien Essex Chicago
- Saving money without losing quality is the goal
Choose The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
- You want to step outside and be in the center
- Facilities and convenience matter to you
Score comparison
| Dimension | Le Meridien Essex Chicago | The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 90.90 | 90.90 |
| Value | 52.48 | 50.00 |
| Location | 74.51 | 76.93 |
| Comfort | 81.40 | 81.40 |
| Services | 50.00 | 60.00 |
| Overall | 70.46 | 71.82 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Neither hotel has a real edge on Reputation.
Value: On Value, Le Meridien Essex Chicago leads slightly with a 2.48-point margin.
Location: On Location, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North leads slightly with a 2.42-point margin.
Comfort: Neither hotel has a real edge on Comfort.
Services: On Services, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North leads noticeably with a 10-point margin.
Price
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
EUR 291
Classic King Room
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
EUR 306
One-Bedroom King Suite with Spa Bath
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsPet friendlyRestaurant
Only Le Meridien Essex Chicago
ParkingRoom service
Only The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
1 swimming poolParking on sitePrivate ParkingWifi in all areas