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.

Essex hotels, Chicago, United States of America: Chicago Hotel Guide

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1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

The Loop, 12.3 km from Essex

jayne

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

2. Congress Plaza Hotel

The Loop, 12.9 km from Essex

ERIC

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

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

Streeterville, 14.5 km from Essex

Julie

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

4. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

The Loop, 12.3 km from Essex

Jordan Leigh

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

5. Best Western Grant Park Hotel

The Loop, 12.3 km from Essex

Tammy

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

The Loop, 12.9 km from Essex

MARTINA

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

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

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG

West Loop, 13.2 km from Essex

Erick

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

8. The Wade

Streeterville, 14.8 km from Essex

Richard

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

9. Le Méridien Essex Chicago

The Loop, 12.5 km from Essex

Robert

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

10. Freehand Chicago

River North, 14.8 km from Essex

james

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 14.6 km from Essex

Michael

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

12. Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Loop, 13 km from Essex

Aleace

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

13. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 13.7 km from Essex

Donilyn

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

14. Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

Streeterville, 15.6 km from Essex

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

15. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 14.2 km from Essex

Julie Ann

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

16. Claridge House Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Gold Coast, 16.3 km from Essex

Timothy

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

17. Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown

River North, 14.9 km from Essex

Mohammad

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

18. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

14.1 km from Essex

Amy

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 13.8 km from Essex

Diana

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

20. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop

The Loop, 13.5 km from Essex

Dawn

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

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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

Shopaholics need look no further this glittering street packed with boutique and luxury shops, famous department stores and cafes.

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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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Top Essex Hotel Reviews

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. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

2. Congress Plaza Hotel

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

4. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

5. Best Western Grant Park Hotel

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown by IHG

8. The Wade

9. Le Méridien Essex Chicago

10. Freehand Chicago

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

12. Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

13. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

14. Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

15. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

16. Claridge House Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

17. Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown

18. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

20. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop

Where to stay in Essex

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