Getaway Hostel, Chicago Details

Property Name: Chicago's Essex Inn
Hotel Chain Name: TravelCLICK
Address: 800 S Michigan Ave
Number of Rooms: 254
Number of Floors: 14
Longitude & Latitude: -87.62, 41.87
Room Types Available: King Suite, Standard room
Bed Types Available: 1 King, 2 Doubles
Number of Photos: 55

Weekday Room Price Range: $149 to $199
Weekend Room Price Range: $159 to $349

Star Rating: 3.0
Average Review Rating: 4.22
Number of Customer Reviews: 577
First Customer Review Date: 04/10/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 04/27/2012

Recent Chicagos Essex Inn Review: "One week prior to our visit we booked this hotel for our first annual holiday weekend in Chicago. The price was perfect for what we wanted - a suite where our young children could be in a room separate from us, in a location walking distance from places we wanted to visit. Check in was quick. After spending 2 hours in rush hour traffic, all we wanted to do was dump our luggage in our room and find the nearest food possible. The clerk at the desk confirmed our King Suite, took our cc for incidentals then handed us our keys. The bellhop followed us with our luggage to our nonsmoking room on the 9th floor. We were suprised (happily so) to find we were given not a king suite but a double suite. There were three total beds in our suite. I had expected the children would have to share a bed, but fortunately they did not. We were close to the elevator, but got used to the sound very quickly. The bathroom was tiny, but suitable. The hotel was very warm, but we just shed some pajama items and that took care of that. The beds were extremely comfortable with several pillows on each. The refrigerator was handy for early morning drinks for children who expect food and drinks immediately upon waking. We did not utilize the free shuttle at all since we brought our stroller and planned on walking most everywhere. Our first stop on Saturday morning was breakfast at the hotel's restaurant. The prices were reasonable but the food was bland and the waitstaff unfriendly. Not a big deal since all we wanted to do was fuel ourselves for the big day we had planned. Next stop was Macy's on State to see the windows, the tree at the Walnut Room and mail a letter to Santa. It was a quick walk. From there we headed to Michigan Ave. Again a quick walk. After lunch at Gino's East, Ice Cream at Ghiradelli's, some shopping and people watching, we walked Michigan Ave. back to our hotel. It felt like a very long distance, probably compounded by the fact that we had been on our feet all day. We arrived"


Check-in Time: 4 PM
Check-out Time: 11 AM

Restaurants Near Chicagos Essex Inn: Diner's, Panera Bread, $40 a Day, Panda Express, Taco Bell
Attractions Near Chicagos Essex Inn: Golf, CVS, Park, Museum, 7-Eleven
Other Hotels Near Chicagos Essex Inn: Blackstone Renaissance Chicago Hotel, Standard Club, Best Western Grant Park, Hilton Chicago- Michigan Ave Cultural Mile, Fisher Building
A short guide to The Loop - Downtown

Locals call downtown Chicago “The Loop.” The famous Marshall Field’s, now a Macy’s, is on State Street. Cultural attractions include the Art Institute of Chicago, the Lyric Opera, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Grant and Millennium parks are along the lakefront. Visitors can enjoy complimentary concerts (summer only) and the annual, two-week “Taste of Chicago” in June at Grant Park.

Recreation

Chicago's Essex Inn features a rooftop indoor pool and two outdoor decks; all areas have plenty of seating. A lifeguard is in attendance from early morning until late night. Men and women have separate locker rooms. Guests can also enjoy the sauna, or work out in the fitness room, which offers several of each type of equipment, including treadmills and elliptical machines, plus free weights.

About five blocks from the hotel is the 20-mile path that runs along Lake Michigan, where guests can run, walk, bike, or skate. Bicycles, in-line skates, pedal-powered buggies, and Segways are available for rent at several beachfront locations.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Aerobics nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Dock nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming on site
  • Tennis nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
    • Renovation information

    The following facilities are closed until further notice:

  • Dining venue

    • This information supersedes all other information in this property's description that relates to these amenities.

    Awards

    A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified
    This property participates in Green Seal, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.

  • This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

    • Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Notification and fees

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.


  • Valet parking fee: US$ 41 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Deposit: US$ 75 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: US$ 20 per night

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Services
  • Fitness facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Secure parking
  • Security guard
  • Valet parking
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express Check-Out
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    Business & Event
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Photocopy machines
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    General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Fax machine;
  • Garden;
  • Number of floors: 14;
  • Number of rooms: 254;
  • Patio;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Suitable for children;
  • Swimming pool - indoor
    • Check-In time is
    Check-Out time is
    Early departure fee charged
    Pets not allowed

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Know before you go

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    • Location

    This Chicago hotel is across the street from popular Grant Park and 3 blocks from the Loop business district. The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and the Art Institute of Chicago are within 1 mile of the hotel.
    Hotel Rooms

    Rooms, decorated with museum and art posters, offer refrigerators and coffeemakers. Beds are triple sheeted and include duvets. TVs offer more than 90 cable channels, including HBO.
    Hotel Features

    Chicago's Essex Inn features a sunlit atrium-style indoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs and flanked by men's and women's locker rooms. Swimmers are supervised by a life guard and have access to extra towels and a beverage machine. At the fitness center, guests can watch multiple TVs while accessing treadmills and elliptical machines. The hotel's Tribute serves American favorites such as steaks, burgers, and salads. An old-time jukebox amuses diners. Guests have access to a complimentary area shuttle to the John Hancock building, Navy Pier, and Museum Campus in Grant Park (service during business hours).

    Dining at Chicagos Essex Inn


    Savoy Bar and Grill - Coffee shop and bar with old-fashioned jukebox, original mural representing Chicago’s jazz history. American and pasta dishes. Salads, steaks, and burgers. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.


    A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified

    This property participates in Green Seal, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property’s impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company’s sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.
  • This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

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    Property Facts
  • Minimum Check-In age is: 21
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-In time starts at: 4 PM
  • Check-Out time is: 11 AM
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Early departure fee charged

  • There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.