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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1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

The Loop, 12.3 km from Essex

Pramukha

₹27,540 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 14.6 km from Essex

Melissa

₹28,901 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

3. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 14.9 km from Essex

Mya

₹30,783 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

4. Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop

The Loop, 14 km from Essex

LISA

₹25,098 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

5. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

14.1 km from Essex

Victoria

₹19,298 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

6. Hilton Chicago

The Loop, 12.6 km from Essex

Alan

₹29,968 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

7. Best Western Grant Park Hotel

The Loop, 12.3 km from Essex

Sara

₹23,514 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

Streeterville, 14.5 km from Essex

Shanequa

₹36,084 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 13.8 km from Essex

Mythli

₹25,554 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

10. The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

River North, 14.7 km from Essex

Tyler

₹35,464 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

11. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

Magnificent Mile, 14.7 km from Essex

Darryl Halbert

₹35,262 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

River North, 14.9 km from Essex

Shweta

₹22,985 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

13. Hyatt House Chicago/West Loop-Fulton Market

14.6 km from Essex

Joel

₹30,004 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

14. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

Streeterville, 14.8 km from Essex

Carmina

₹23,358 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

15. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 14.2 km from Essex

Krystal

₹42,087 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

16. Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

Streeterville, 15.6 km from Essex

Brian

₹23,079 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area

14.3 km from Essex

Brock

₹32,608 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

18. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

The Loop, 12.3 km from Essex

Aran

₹26,473 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

19. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

The Loop, 13 km from Essex

Ann

₹28,359 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

20. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 14.2 km from Essex

christina

₹31,042 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Where to stay in Essex

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

Magnificent Mile

A dazzling array of boutiques, luxury shops, famous department stores and pleasant cafés, where shopaholics can lose themselves for hours.

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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

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel staff are incredibly helpful. The room is updated and very clean. The room fees are higher here than most hotels though."

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

8/10 Good

"It is a bit outdated and needs an upgrade. The place is clean, well maintained however and staff helpful. The room needs more outlets. Outlets are located on the desk and very slow to fully charge phone. Location is great! Everything is in walking distance- Grant and Millennium Parks, Michigan Ave, bus/train easily accessible, State St for shopping, etc. No refrigerator nor microwave in the room."

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1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

3. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

4. Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop

5. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

6. Hilton Chicago

7. Best Western Grant Park Hotel

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

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

10. The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

11. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

13. Hyatt House Chicago/West Loop-Fulton Market

14. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

15. Hyatt Regency Chicago

16. Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area

18. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

19. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

20. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Where to stay in Essex

Downtown Chicago

Magnificent Mile

The Loop

River North

Lincoln Park

Top Essex Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

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