What's it like in Essex?

Essex is a neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants, beaches, and shopping.

How many hotels are there in Essex?

Expedia has 5 Essex hotels and other accommodations, 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 refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals in Essex.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Essex?

For more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Essex, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do around this Chicago neighborhood?

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

￥31,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

2. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

The Loop, 13 km from Essex

tahira

￥29,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

Addison

￥38,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

4. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 14.9 km from Essex

JESUS VERA

￥26,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

5. Hyatt Place Chicago/River North

River North, 14.8 km from Essex

Pamela

￥22,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

6. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 14.3 km from Essex

osama

￥30,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

7. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

River North, 14.9 km from Essex

Eliana

￥23,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

8. Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

The Loop, 14.1 km from Essex

Ruby

￥42,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

￥34,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

10. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 13.7 km from Essex

William

￥23,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

11. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 14.2 km from Essex

Katarina

￥21,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

￥20,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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.

13. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

Streeterville, 14.8 km from Essex

Jena

￥19,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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.

14. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 14.2 km from Essex

Dimitri

￥24,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

15. Swissotel - Chicago

14.2 km from Essex

Oleg

￥32,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

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

16. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

Magnificent Mile, 14.7 km from Essex

Nellie

￥39,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A room with two chairs and a small table, a large window with a city view at night.

17. Eurostars Magnificent Mile

River North, 15.1 km from Essex

Gabriela

￥26,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

18. Arlo Chicago

Theatre District, 14 km from Essex

Daniel

￥25,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

19. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

14.1 km from Essex

Shannon

￥34,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A grand lobby with a staircase, ornate chandeliers, and a clock on the wall.

20. Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Theatre District, 13.6 km from Essex

Christy

￥28,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton 4.5 star property The Loop, 14.3 km from Essex View	Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago 4.0 star property The Loop, 13 km from Essex View	Hyatt Regency Chicago 4.0 star property The Loop, 14.2 km from Essex View	Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago 4.0 star property Streeterville, 14.9 km from Essex View	Hyatt Place Chicago/River North 3.5 star property River North, 14.8 km from Essex View
9.4 Exceptional 3,880 reviews	9.6 Exceptional 1,215 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 3,506 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 5,597 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 1,916 reviews
The price is ￥22,530 ￥31,450 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23	The price is ￥25,146 ￥29,894 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6	The price is ￥27,452 ￥38,235 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24	The price is ￥18,771 ￥26,787 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24	The price is ￥19,295 ￥22,942 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23
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Where to stay in Essex

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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

Upscale shopping district with luxury department stores, boutiques, and acclaimed restaurants, featuring landmarks like the Wrigley Building and Chicago Water Tower. The Magnificent Mile is easily accessible by public transit and seasonal trolley service.

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A river with yellow boats, a bridge, and tall buildings.

The Loop

Chicago's central business district boasts numerous global businesses, retail establishments, and theaters. Explore the Loop Retail Historic District, Chicago Landmark Historic Michigan Boulevard District, and visit iconic attractions like the Art Institute of Chicago.

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

River North

Artistic spirit thrives here, with art galleries and a design district featuring luxury interior furnishings. Explore Kingsbury Park, enjoy vibrant nightlife on Hubbard Street, and visit the iconic Contemporaine Building.

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A river with a city skyline in the background, surrounded by green trees and grass.

Lincoln Park

Upscale national retailers, boutiques, and bookstores abound in this affluent area, alongside numerous restaurants and coffee shops. Must-see attractions include Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago History Museum, and North Avenue Beach. Easily accessible via CTA transit and major roads.

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Top Essex Hotel Reviews

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"The Godfrey was the perfect location for our weekend getaway with friends. We especially loved the rooftop bar for drinks and appetizers."

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

8/10 Good

"First the good: the location is great, right on the river and easily walkable to the Loop of the Magnificent Mile, etc. I arrived early and asked to check my bag, but my room was ready, which was nice. Somehow I got a fabulous upgrade to a comfortable spacious corner room on the 38th floor with the most spectacular views (views plural). When I returned later to rest before dinner, I couldn’t stop looking out the windows—what a show at sunset! The bed was very comfortable, although really really high off the ground. Everything seemed clean. Now the not-so-good: lighting was very sparse in the room—half the room had no lighting at all. No place to charge devices—hello, this is 2026. I had a little trouble with the temperature and there was no way to call downstairs—everything has to be handled in the app. So do stay here, but bring a charging station to plug into the wall—which is far from the bed."

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed my stay here! One of the first things I noticed was how clean and well-kept everything was, which made me feel comfortable right away. The staff was amazing, always friendly, welcoming, and willing to help with anything I needed. I also really appreciated how convenient the location was. It made getting around so much easier. It's always nice to stay somewhere that feels comfortable and where you're treated well. I had a great experience overall and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!"

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Our top choices for Essex hotels

1. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

2. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

3. Hyatt Regency Chicago

4. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

5. Hyatt Place Chicago/River North

6. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

7. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

8. Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

9. Hotel 505 River North

10. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

11. citizenM Chicago Downtown

12. Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile

13. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

14. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

15. Swissotel - Chicago

16. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

17. Eurostars Magnificent Mile

18. Arlo Chicago

19. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

20. Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Compare top hotels in Essex

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Hyatt Place Chicago/River North

Where to stay in Essex

Downtown Chicago

Magnificent Mile

The Loop

River North

Lincoln Park

Top Essex Hotel Reviews

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

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