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Our top choices for Essex hotels

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

1. 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, (1,210 reviews)
"Great location from both airports. Lovely hotel clean and convenient"
United Kingdom
Kanokkan
The price is ￥17,776
￥21,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a river.

2. 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, (3,894 reviews)
"Great Location"
United States
Natasha
The price is ￥22,942
￥32,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
A dining table set for six with a cityscape view through large windows.

3. Swissotel - Chicago

Swissotel - Chicago
4.5 star property
14.2 km from Essex
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,585 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Daniel Michael
The price is ￥20,012
￥29,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Swissotel - Chicago
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a vanity with two mirrors, and a towel rack.

4. Hyatt Regency Chicago

Hyatt Regency Chicago
4.0 star property
The Loop, 14.2 km from Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,502 reviews)
"Wonderful will stay again"
United States
Kristee
The price is ￥24,787
￥35,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hyatt Regency 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, (1,907 reviews)
"Great location, clean hotel and overall a great place to stay."
United States
Pamela
The price is ￥20,123
￥23,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hyatt Place Chicago/River North
A modern restaurant interior with a green wall, hanging lights, and a long dining area.

6. 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, (3,020 reviews)
"Great location, reasonably rates and a staff that made us feel like we were home from the minute we pulled up to the front of the hotel."
United States
Melvin
The price is ￥20,447
￥29,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Hotel 505 River North
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

7. 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, (2,081 reviews)
"Hotel location was perfect and the staff was especially helpful with many recommendations for the area! I felt very safe here."
United States
natasha
The price is ￥17,592
￥20,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile
A cityscape at dusk with high-rise buildings, including a Hilton hotel.

8. Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
3.5 star property
Streeterville, 15.6 km from Essex
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,067 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥16,426
￥19,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
A multi-level atrium with a central spiral staircase, multiple seating areas, and a pool.

9. 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, (5,980 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Elyjah James
The price is ￥18,870
￥22,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
The Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel facade with a grand entrance, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

10. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
4.0 star property
Streeterville, 14.9 km from Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (5,706 reviews)
"Great buffet breakfast and friendly staff"
United States
maranda
The price is ￥17,434
￥25,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
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.

11. L7 CHICAGO by LOTTE HOTELS

L7 CHICAGO by LOTTE HOTELS
4.5 star property
Theatre District, 14.2 km from Essex
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5,243 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff. Would stay again."
United States
Cory
The price is ￥22,027
￥26,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
L7 CHICAGO by LOTTE HOTELS
A marble-floored lobby with double doors and elevators, each marked with a 'CQ' sign.

12. River Hotel

River Hotel
4.0 star property
The Loop, 14.3 km from Essex
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5,616 reviews)
"Great location and lovely staff"
United States
Jillian
The price is ￥16,929
￥20,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
River Hotel
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

Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile
3.0 star property
Streeterville, 14.8 km from Essex
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,310 reviews)
"Great location . Would definitely come back there"
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥17,376
￥20,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile
A modern rooftop lounge with white seating, a glass ceiling, and city views.

14. 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, (2,599 reviews)
"Had a great stay , view was beautiful and bed was super comfortable."
United States
Tamiya
The price is ￥16,391
￥23,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
A snack bar with various packaged snacks and beverages.

15. Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District

Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District
4.0 star property
Theatre District, 14 km from Essex
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,720 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, convenient parking"
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥17,514
￥20,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District
A modern building with a colorful facade and a red circular seating area.

16. citizenM Chicago Downtown

citizenM Chicago Downtown
4.0 star property
Theatre District, 14.2 km from Essex
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (4,342 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Alban
The price is ￥18,526
￥22,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
citizenM Chicago Downtown
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall buildings.

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile

DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile
4.0 star property
Streeterville, 14.8 km from Essex
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,588 reviews)
"Great location and beautiful hotel!"
United States
Jodi
The price is ￥15,476
￥18,399 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile
The Intercontinental hotel facade with a large American flag and a floral display.

18. 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, (3,429 reviews)
"Nice stay good staff, great location"
United States
Nellie
The price is ￥27,310
￥38,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG
A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a cityscape view at dusk.

19. 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, (3,694 reviews)
"Excellent hotel in a great location for everything"
United Kingdom
Andy
The price is ￥19,005
￥27,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a waterfront, and a winter setting.

20. 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, (2,432 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
United States
William
The price is ￥14,960
￥22,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
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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 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 dining table set for six with a cityscape view through large windows.

Swissotel - Chicago

4.5 star property
14.2 km from Essex
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A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a vanity with two mirrors, and a towel rack.

Hyatt Regency Chicago

4.0 star property
The Loop, 14.2 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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9.6
Exceptional
1,210 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
3,894 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
3,585 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
3,502 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
1,907 reviews
The price is ￥17,776
￥21,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
The price is ￥22,942
￥32,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The price is ￥20,012
￥29,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
The price is ￥24,787
￥35,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The price is ￥20,123
￥23,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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  • Yes, WiFi included
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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 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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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 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.

Top Essex Hotel Reviews

River Hotel

River Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We had a wonderful experience at the River Hotel in Chicago, but what impressed me most was the exceptional customer service and flexibility we received when our travel plans unexpectedly changed. Due to circumstances entirely outside the hotel’s control, we needed to make adjustments to our reservation. The staff were incredibly understanding, accommodating, and reasonable in helping us navigate the situation. What stood out most was that they went above and beyond to assist us, even though they were under no obligation to do so. It’s easy to provide good hospitality when everything goes according to plan, but I believe the true measure of customer service is how a business responds when things don’t. The River Hotel demonstrated genuine consideration for its guests rather than simply relying on policies and technicalities. We sincerely appreciated their kindness and professionalism. This experience has certainly earned our loyalty, and we would happily stay here again on future visits to Chicago. Highly recommended!"
Benjamin 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
River Hotel

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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