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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

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

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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

Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was great location. Staff was friendly!"

Congress Plaza Hotel

6/10 Okay

"My $375 room was very basic for the price but had a lovely view to compensate for the sparse decor. There was no hot water for the 1st shower. I found out later that you had to run the water for at least 20-30 minutes before it got warm enough to bathe. Old building, old pipes. Helpful hint, I found a bottle opener fixed on the back of the bathroom door! Who would have thought to look there? I was also told the hotel had no parking and that I was on my own to look for a place to park."

Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile

10/10 Excellent

"I had wonderful interactions and service from the staff from check-in to check out. Jovan provided excellent care, suggestions for activities and was very welcoming during the stay. The room was very comfortable and I enjoyed the sitting area at the bar. Convenient location."

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Every single person we came in contact with were very kind and respectful. The hotel was clean, quiet, and very centrally located to everything. A big shout out to the bellman/concierge guys on Monday afternoon at around 3:30 pm. My husband dropped some cash on the floor and they came to find us outside to see if we were the ones who dropped it. I think one was Ruiz and I can't remember the name of the other gentleman. We had a lovely time and I would definitely come back again."

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

4/10 Poor

"I chose this hotel for my business stay because it offered early check-in and late checkout. I called the hotel days prior to my stay to confirm my late checkout would be available. The staff member was very cold over the phone but did confirm this for me. My early check in was granted and there was no mention of any issues from the staff or what time I need to checkout. I received a call the next day at 1:30pm that I need to be out of y room immediately. They also charged me a late checkout fee with no prior notice or warning. I should’ve listened to the reviews of this hotel. They clearly only want your money and will do anything to get you to pay more than the room price."

Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

4/10 Poor

"You had to run the shower, the bathroom faucet, and the one in the room to get the hot water to turn on. The toilets throughout the hotel did not flush well. We had to call maintenance multiple times to.plunge the toilet and the toilet in the lobby had to be flushed multiple times just for tissue to go down for a number 1. The staff was definitely friendly and that was a plus and only plus."

Frequently asked questions

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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