Le Meridien Essex Chicago

Ask around the local hospitality scene and Le Meridien Essex Chicago keeps surfacing. A four-star in Chicago Loop that has been gathering momentum lately. The reasonable location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, within an easy walk of the city centre, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends…

Ask around the local hospitality scene and Le Meridien Essex Chicago keeps surfacing. A four-star in Chicago Loop that has been gathering momentum lately. The reasonable location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, within an easy walk of the city centre, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Expect well-appointed rooms with an in-house restaurant, reliable wi-fi and on-site parking, practical details that keep showing up in consistently flattering comfort feedback. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. With around 350 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €291 a night, a middle-of-the-road entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. Whether Le Meridien Essex Chicago is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Chicago more often than not.