Le Méridien Essex Chicago
Chicago Loop, Chicago
“Mid-century parkside perch”
Vibe
Mid-century lines meet Michigan Avenue energy, where the lively ground-floor Hub lounge looks directly out toward the greenery of Grant Park.
“Mid-century parkside perch”
A landmark 1961 mid-century modern tower listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Hub lobby lounge and ground-floor bistro offer casual counter seating and evening cocktails.
Clean mid-century lines and floor-to-ceiling glass framing views across Grant Park and Lake Michigan.
On South Michigan Avenue directly across from Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain.
Rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass frames direct vistas of Lake Michigan and Grant Park, paired with clean mid-century finishes and Frette bathrobes.
Wellness
A 24-hour fitness center features Peloton bikes, TRX suspension mounts, and cardio machines with personal streaming screens.
Backstory
Built in 1961 as the International Style Essex Inn by the Gecht family, the building now holds landmark status on the National Register.
Eat & drink
Grant Park Bistro serves French-American dishes from morning through dinner, while The Hub offers counter seating and evening cocktails.
The neighborhood
Set along the South Loop's Cultural Mile, Buckingham Fountain and the Art Institute of Chicago are just a short stroll across the park.
The app
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