What's it like in Essex?

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

How many hotels will I be able to find in Essex?

Expedia has 5 Essex hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Chicago area.

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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A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a river.

1. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Loop, 14.3 km from Essex

James

฿6,773 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A person relaxing on a sofa with a window view of a building, a table with a glass of wine, and a vase with flowers.

2. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 14.2 km from Essex

Matthew

฿5,823 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious bar area with high ceilings and large windows, offering views of a cityscape.

3. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 14.2 km from Essex

Kristee

฿7,438 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a long blue sofa, numbered cushions, and hanging planters.

4. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

The Loop, 13 km from Essex

Kanokkan

฿6,437 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A multi-level atrium with a central spiral staircase, multiple seating areas, and a pool.

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

River North, 14.9 km from Essex

Stacy

฿5,086 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a green vine-covered ceiling.

6. Hyatt Place Chicago/River North

River North, 14.8 km from Essex

Pamela

฿5,622 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A dining table set for six with a cityscape view through large windows.

7. Swissotel - Chicago

14.2 km from Essex

Oleg

฿5,870 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

The Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel facade with a grand entrance, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

8. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 14.9 km from Essex

JESUS VERA

฿7,252 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern restaurant interior with a green wall, hanging lights, and a long dining area.

9. Hotel 505 River North

River North, 14.7 km from Essex

Miya

฿5,551 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

The Intercontinental hotel facade with a large American flag and a floral display.

10. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

Magnificent Mile, 14.7 km from Essex

Faye

฿9,014 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern kitchen with a marble island, fruit bowls, and a city view.

11. Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

The Loop, 14.1 km from Essex

Ruby

฿9,197 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 14.9 km from Essex

Richard

฿4,602 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a cityscape view at dusk.

13. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 14.3 km from Essex

Derrick K

฿6,462 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

14. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

14.1 km from Essex

Tania

฿7,370 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern building with a colorful facade and a red circular seating area.

15. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 14.2 km from Essex

Kristopher Joel

฿4,658 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A cityscape at dusk with high-rise buildings, including a Hilton hotel.

16. Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

Streeterville, 15.6 km from Essex

Melissa

฿4,745 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, marble flooring, and elegant chandeliers.

17. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 13.7 km from Essex

William

฿5,608 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall buildings.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 14.8 km from Essex

Jodi

฿4,062 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, checkered ottomans, and a coffee table. There are black chairs, a blue sofa, and a TV on a stand.

19. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

Streeterville, 14.8 km from Essex

Jena

฿4,503 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A multi-story building with a prominent curved glass facade, surrounded by other high-rise buildings.

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 14.6 km from Essex

Adrianne

฿6,248 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 3,891 reviews	View
L7 Chicago by LOTTE	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 5,153 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Chicago	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 3,503 reviews	View
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 5,630 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Chicago/River North	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,918 reviews	View

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A cityscape with tall skyscrapers and a historic tower.

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 busy urban street at dusk with tall buildings, a historic tower, and pedestrians.

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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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 large, historic building with a central tower and multiple windows, located near a body of water.

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

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

8/10 Good

"The staff at the concierge were very knowledgeable and helpful day 1 until 4, On my second night, oct 29th, except for the lady staff who was in the lobby bar, she was not accommodating and just giving us a negative answer when we are asking if there if coffee is included in the drinks voucher, she did not even us told us that there was Keurig coffee maker an the right side corner, she is the only one that"

Arlo Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Arlo Chicago was perfect! If you are in a wheelchair, the ADA King room was fully accessible with a low sitting bed, walk-in shower, open sinks, and enough space to get around room. It was quiet with electric blinds making it easy to open/close. The location is within walking distance of just about anything, or a bus stop and train station right out front or a block down to access train. The famous Bean site was a 2 minute walk, the Riverwalk about 5 minutes, and so much more. The parking was so easy. You pull right at back door & unload, and the parking garage is literally at the end of that alley. That was my biggest concern being my first overnight stay in a wheelchair where I must transfer in/out my chair. There is a bar and restaurant inside the hotel, drinks (for a fee) already in the room, a refrigerator, alcohol, water, soda, coffee machine, toiletries, robes, etc. The view was awesome. Thank you for the amazing staff who were so kind & helpful...especially Terell who was more than accommodating in helping us register with parking garage online. The room was clean, common areas welcoming, and I will only stay at this location in the future. My only criticism is that the ADA room had a heavy door and was a sharp right angle to enter, which could potentially be an issue for an electric wheelchair user if they were traveling alone...but the staff would have helped. Be prepared financially, but our room was worth the rate & reasonable for all the amenities."

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Our top choices for Essex hotels

1. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

2. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

3. Hyatt Regency Chicago

4. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

6. Hyatt Place Chicago/River North

7. Swissotel - Chicago

8. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

9. Hotel 505 River North

10. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

11. Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

12. Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile

13. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

14. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

15. citizenM Chicago Downtown

16. Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

17. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile

19. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

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Where to stay in Essex

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Magnificent Mile

The Loop

River North

Lincoln Park

Top Essex Hotel Reviews

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

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