What's it like in Essex?

Essex is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants, beaches and shopping.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Essex, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Essex.

What is there to do around this Chicago neighbourhood?

ETA Creative Arts Foundation, Stony Island Arts Bank and Third World Press are just a few of the places to visit in and around Essex. While you're out sightseeing, Oak Woods Cemetery and South Shore Golf Course are a couple of additional sights to visit in Chicago.

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1. Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Streeterville, 14.5 km from Essex

Julie

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Corner | Private kitchen

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

The Loop, 12.3 km from Essex

jayne

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

3. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

The Loop, 12.3 km from Essex

Jordan Leigh

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

4. Best Western Grant Park Hotel

The Loop, 12.3 km from Essex

Tammy

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

5. Congress Plaza Hotel

The Loop, 12.9 km from Essex

ERIC

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG

West Loop, 13.2 km from Essex

Erick

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

7. Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

The Loop, 12.9 km from Essex

MARTINA

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

8. Le Méridien Essex Chicago

The Loop, 12.5 km from Essex

Robert

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

9. Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Loop, 13 km from Essex

Aleace

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

10. The Wade

Streeterville, 14.8 km from Essex

Richard

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

11. Hilton Chicago

The Loop, 12.6 km from Essex

kun

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

12. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 13.7 km from Essex

Donilyn

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

13. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop

The Loop, 13.5 km from Essex

Dawn

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 14.6 km from Essex

Michael

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

15. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

14.1 km from Essex

Amy

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 13.8 km from Essex

Diana

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

17. Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District

Theatre District, 13.6 km from Essex

Naidy

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

18. Hyatt Place Chicago/River North

River North, 14.8 km from Essex

Maung

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

19. Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago

Theatre District, 13.7 km from Essex

Kearies

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

55-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

20. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 14.2 km from Essex

Julie Ann

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

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A busy city street with tall buildings, a bus, and cars.

Downtown Chicago

The heart of the Midwest’s glittering metropolis has many offerings, from shopping and dining to parks, museums and exciting contemporary public art.

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A historic castle-like building with intricate stonework and a paved walkway.

Magnificent Mile

An avenue brimming with superb shops and restaurants, the Magnificent Mile more than lives up to its name.

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A river with yellow boats, a bridge, and tall buildings.

The Loop

Bordered roughly by the surrounding elevated train circuit, this Chicago neighborhood has restaurants, galleries, parks and a giant silver bean.

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A city street with a train passing overhead, cars, pedestrians, and a red brick building.

River North

Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.

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A river with a city skyline in the background, surrounded by green trees and grass.

Lincoln Park

Both a neighborhood and a park, this northern Chicago area has gorgeous scenery, residential streets lined with stately homes and extensive shopping and dining.

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Top Essex Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Essex

River Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved everything about this stay EXCEPT the broken elevator. Staff was wonderful, room was quiet, water was hot! And yes, I would stay again!✨"

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

8/10 Good

"Nice large room. Everything was in good shape. There was no coffee maker and no microwave, no snacks, no vending. We needed hot water for tea. The first night, the bar provided such, albeit slowly. The second they refused and were rather brusk about it. This was quite disappointing from an expensive hotel."

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Héctor and Juan were very attentive, we try to stay one more day but we could not make it. Attention cleanliness and a cosy place to stay. Have a breakfast restaurant and other side a Korean food wich was delicious. The area it’s Uber friendly and many places around. We will be back"

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Our top choices for Essex hotels

1. Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

3. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

4. Best Western Grant Park Hotel

5. Congress Plaza Hotel

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG

7. Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

8. Le Méridien Essex Chicago

9. Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10. The Wade

11. Hilton Chicago

12. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

13. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

15. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

17. Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District

18. Hyatt Place Chicago/River North

19. Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago

20. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Our guide on where to stay in Essex

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