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Our top choices for Essex hotels

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

1. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
The Loop, 14.3 km from Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,860 reviews)
"It was a very nice stay! We enjoyed the hotel The views were amazing"
United States
James
The price is ￥32,573
￥43,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
A modern hotel lobby with a long blue sofa, numbered cushions, and hanging planters.

2. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago
4.0 star property
The Loop, 13 km from Essex
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,208 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Mario
The price is ￥28,696
￥34,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago
A spacious bar area with high ceilings and large windows, offering views of a cityscape.

3. Hyatt Regency Chicago

Hyatt Regency Chicago
4.0 star property
The Loop, 14.2 km from Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,521 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful, great location"
United States
Addison
The price is ￥40,203
￥53,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Hyatt Regency Chicago
The Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel facade with a grand entrance, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

4. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
4.0 star property
Streeterville, 14.9 km from Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (5,568 reviews)
"Excellent staff, excellent location, great resort style breakfast buffet"
United States
Scott E
The price is ￥24,787
￥33,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a green vine-covered ceiling.

5. Hyatt Place Chicago/River North

Hyatt Place Chicago/River North
3.5 star property
River North, 14.8 km from Essex
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,923 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Nilofar
The price is ￥27,224
￥32,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Hyatt Place Chicago/River North
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.

6. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

L7 Chicago by LOTTE
4.5 star property
Theatre District, 14.2 km from Essex
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5,076 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. The location is great and we enjoyed the amenities and our room."
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥27,438
￥32,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
L7 Chicago by LOTTE
A modern restaurant interior with a green wall, hanging lights, and a long dining area.

7. Hotel 505 River North

Hotel 505 River North
4.5 star property
River North, 14.7 km from Essex
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,971 reviews)
"Ideal location, excellent large rooms."
United Kingdom
Jordan
The price is ￥27,126
￥37,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel 505 River North
A multi-level atrium with a central spiral staircase, multiple seating areas, and a pool.

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
4.0 star property
River North, 14.9 km from Essex
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (5,973 reviews)
"I’d stay here again."
United States
Eliana
The price is ￥24,082
￥28,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
The Intercontinental hotel facade with a large American flag and a floral display.

9. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG
4.5 star property
Magnificent Mile, 14.7 km from Essex
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,388 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Said Lopez
The price is ￥33,555
￥45,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG
A room with two chairs and a small table, a large window with a city view at night.

10. Eurostars Magnificent Mile

Eurostars Magnificent Mile
4.0 star property
River North, 15.1 km from Essex
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,959 reviews)
"Always a great stay at Eurostars, excellent location"
United States
Kelby
The price is ￥25,325
￥30,109 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and potted plants.

11. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
4.5 star property
14.1 km from Essex
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,161 reviews)
"Loved the hotel!"
United States
Shannon
The price is ￥37,468
￥49,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
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

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile
3.0 star property
Streeterville, 14.9 km from Essex
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,092 reviews)
"Great location Staff was terrific"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥21,661
￥25,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile
A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a cityscape view at dusk.

13. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
4.0 star property
The Loop, 14.3 km from Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,649 reviews)
"Great location, clean rooms, great staff… and it smelled so good every time we walked into the hotel."
United States
Ebony
The price is ￥26,749
￥36,868 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
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.

14. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile
3.0 star property
Streeterville, 14.8 km from Essex
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,337 reviews)
"nice chic clean place to stay near navy pier"
United States
Jonathan M
The price is ￥23,766
￥28,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, marble flooring, and elegant chandeliers.

15. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
4.0 star property
Theatre District, 13.7 km from Essex
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,426 reviews)
"Great location, great staff very pleasant stay in a historical building"
United States
Guy
The price is ￥20,161
￥28,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
A modern kitchen with a marble island, fruit bowls, and a city view.

16. Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park
4.5 star property
The Loop, 14.1 km from Essex
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,311 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and great location."
United States
Ruby
The price is ￥47,326
￥61,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park
A modern rooftop lounge with white seating, a glass ceiling, and city views.

17. The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
4.5 star property
River North, 15.2 km from Essex
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,583 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Hector
The price is ￥15,595
￥22,099 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
A restaurant interior with brick walls, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a visible kitchen area.

18. Arlo Chicago

Arlo Chicago
4.0 star property
Theatre District, 14 km from Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,422 reviews)
"Outstanding hotel highly recommend staying here!!!!"
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥27,544
￥37,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Arlo Chicago
A modern building with a black facade and multiple windows. There is a sign for Hilton Garden Inn and a flagpole with flags.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
3.0 star property
The Loop, 14.2 km from Essex
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,215 reviews)
"Great stay great stay great location"
United States
Brittney
The price is ￥25,828
￥30,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
A spacious lobby with a central sofa, multiple seating areas, and a decorative ceiling.

20. Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel
3.5 star property
The Loop, 12.9 km from Essex
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (10,176 reviews)
"It was a wonderful stay!"
United States
Ashya
The price is ￥16,747
￥19,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Congress Plaza Hotel
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Compare top hotels in Essex

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

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 star property
The Loop, 14.3 km from Essex
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A modern hotel lobby with a long blue sofa, numbered cushions, and hanging planters.

Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

4.0 star property
The Loop, 13 km from Essex
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A spacious bar area with high ceilings and large windows, offering views of a cityscape.

Hyatt Regency Chicago

4.0 star property
The Loop, 14.2 km from Essex
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The Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel facade with a grand entrance, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

4.0 star property
Streeterville, 14.9 km from Essex
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A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a green vine-covered ceiling.

Hyatt Place Chicago/River North

3.5 star property
River North, 14.8 km from Essex
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9.4
Exceptional
3,860 reviews
9.6
Exceptional
1,208 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
3,521 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
5,568 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
1,923 reviews
The price is ￥32,573
￥43,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The price is ￥28,696
￥34,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
The price is ￥40,203
￥53,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
The price is ￥24,787
￥33,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
The price is ￥27,224
￥32,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
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Where to stay in Essex

Find the best Essex areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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.

A busy urban street at dusk with tall buildings, a historic tower, and pedestrians.
Photo by © City of Chicago
Open Photo by © City of Chicago

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.

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.

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.

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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The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

10/10 Excellent
"calm environment Bar section is nice for some drinks"
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Frequently asked questions

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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