Chicago's Essex Inn

Overall:

"Two blocks south is a great place for breakfast called Yolks and a few blocks to Hac." — source Hotels.com

"I think the hotel was great, it was very economical and it was way more than i expected, the lobby is very well adorned, the room was very well kept, the restaurant on site is good, the pool and fitness centers were great, overall a very good hotel, i recommend at all times." — source Travelocity

"I would highly recommend the Essex Inn to business and family travelers alike." — source Expedia

"Noise from the hall was disruptive - but over-all a good bargain." — source Hotels.com

"I would recommend this hotel to my friend." — source Hotels.com

Clean:

"The rooms were very clean and there is a shuttle for free transportation to major attractions." — source Orbitz

"Room was very clean and the staff were excellent." — source Venere

"Very neat, tidy and affordable." — source Travelocity

"The prices were fair, the staff was helpful, and it was clean." — source Expedia

"My daughter and I needed a close place to stay in the loop to get to her college the room was ready and clean and the service desk was extremly helpful and friendly. we were always greeted with a smile from everyone even the cleaning people." — source Travelocity

Service:

"Essex Inn is located in an area where you can walk to the museum district (even though they offer shuttle service)." — source Hotels.com

"The location is excellent, the price was very reasonable for that location, the staff was extremely helpful, the shuttle service to shopping and museums is superb, the exercise facility and pool among the best I have seen in 30 yrs of travel." — source Travelocity

"We would have liked the shuttle service to be more frequent, especially at the end of the day." — source Expedia

"Hotel shuttle service worked well for us, but only runs on the hour and not over lunch." — source Hotels.com

"Sure, the carpet looks like it was chosen under the influence of sinsemilla, and the mummy-case in the lobby may look strange, but the rooms and service are wonderful." — source Travelocity

Location:

"We were very close to the pool and enjoyed the attached garden area." — source Orbitz

"I am thinking that perhaps the noise was due to the location of that particular room." — source Hotels.com

"This hotel is literally in a perfect location. You are within walking distance to Navy Pier, the Shedd Aquarium, the Art Institute & many other awesome attractions." — source Travelocity

"Nice location on Michigan avenue. (Even though not within walking distance of Museums or Magnif." — source Expedia

"Great location to walk from or hop on the bus or subway." — source Orbitz

Value:

"And you just can't beat the price." — source Orbitz

"great value and location for family stay near field museum." — source Hotels.com

"Only gap between "prices quoted" and actual price was internet connection cost; website had lower price than current charge." — source Venere

"All in all a pretty good stay, and the restaurant down stairs is very good for breakfast and quite reasonably priced." — source Travelocity

"The price was very reasonable for the area and we were within walking distance of the museums and close to bus stops that took us anywhere we wanted to go." — source Travelocity