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River Hotel vs Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Chicago — score, location, comfort and price.
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Comparing River Hotel to Le Meridien Essex Chicago in Chicago. It's neck and neck, and it comes down to reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
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 72.29 and 70.46, this comparison is essentially a draw. Your priorities, not our numbers, should decide.
Choose River Hotel
- Saving money without losing quality is the goal
- You want to step outside and be in the center
Choose Le Meridien Essex Chicago
- You want the hotel more travelers have validated
Score comparison
| Dimension | River Hotel | Le Meridien Essex Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 88.80 | 90.90 |
| Value | 53.52 | 52.48 |
| Location | 85.45 | 74.51 |
| Comfort | 80.80 | 81.40 |
| Services | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 72.29 | 70.46 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: On Reputation, Le Meridien Essex Chicago leads slightly with a 2.1-point margin.
Value: On Value, River Hotel leads slightly with a 1.04-point margin.
Location: On Location, River Hotel leads noticeably with a 10.94-point margin.
Comfort: Neither hotel has a real edge on Comfort.
Services: Neither hotel has a real edge on Services.
Price
River Hotel
EUR 282
Small Queen Room
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
EUR 291
Classic King Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsParkingPet friendlyRoom service
Only River Hotel
Wifi in all areas
Only Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Restaurant