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

Deborah

includes taxes & fees

6 July - 7 July

2. Hilton Chicago

The Loop, 12.6 km from Essex

Ruben

includes taxes & fees

30 June - 1 July

3. Eurostars Magnificent Mile

River North, 15.1 km from Essex

Audrey

includes taxes & fees

1 July - 2 July

4. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 14.2 km from Essex

Marianne

includes taxes & fees

4 July - 5 July

5. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 13.7 km from Essex

Gabino

includes taxes & fees

5 July - 6 July

6. Omni Chicago Hotel

Streeterville, 15.1 km from Essex

Alejandro

includes taxes & fees

1 July - 2 July

7. The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

The Loop, 12.7 km from Essex

Neydee

includes taxes & fees

1 July - 2 July

8. Congress Plaza Hotel

The Loop, 12.9 km from Essex

Felipa

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

9. Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Streeterville, 14.4 km from Essex

Mirna

includes taxes & fees

2 July - 3 July

10. The Wade

Streeterville, 14.8 km from Essex

Molly

includes taxes & fees

28 June - 29 June

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

11. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Loop, 14.3 km from Essex

Robert

includes taxes & fees

30 June - 1 July

12. Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Theatre District, 13.6 km from Essex

Charles Otto

includes taxes & fees

2 July - 3 July

13. Swissotel - Chicago

14.2 km from Essex

Sergio

includes taxes & fees

5 July - 6 July

14. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 14.9 km from Essex

Corey

includes taxes & fees

30 June - 1 July

15. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Theatre District, 13.8 km from Essex

Debby

includes taxes & fees

6 July - 7 July

16. Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

The Loop, 14.1 km from Essex

JOSE

includes taxes & fees

1 July - 2 July

17. Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Loop, 13 km from Essex

raghu

includes taxes & fees

5 July - 6 July

18. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 14.3 km from Essex

Sunil

includes taxes & fees

1 July - 2 July

19. Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

The Loop, 12.9 km from Essex

Ming

includes taxes & fees

1 July - 2 July

20. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

14.1 km from Essex

Dylan

includes taxes & fees

1 July - 2 July

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Our guide on where to stay in Essex

Find the best Essex areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Essex

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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Magnificent Mile

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

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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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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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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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