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Chicago's Essex Inn

South Loop

800 S. Michigan Ave.

Chicago IL 60605

312 939-2800

Toll Free: 800 621-6909

Fax: 312 922-6153

http://www.essexinn.com

Green Certified Property,No. of Suites 23,No. of Sleeping Rooms 254
No. of Suites 23,No. of Sleeping Rooms 254
No. of Doubles 139,No. of Singles 92,No. of Suites 23,No. of Sleeping Rooms 254

        Capacity Chart

        • 3200

          Largest Meeting Room (square feet)

        • 10

          Minimum Group Number

        • 5

          Number of Meeting Rooms

        • 1605

          Largest Banquet-Style Room (square feet)

        • 1605

          Largest Classroom-Style Room (square feet)

        • 1605

          Largest Theater-Style Room (square feet)

        • 9

          Largest Room’s Ceiling Height (square feet)

        • 1605

          Square Footage, Reception-style

        • 150

          Total Capacity of Meeting Space

        • 3200

          Total Space Square Footage

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        Floor Plans

        Park East Gallery

        • Dimensions

          66' x 26'

        • Squre Feet

          1607

        • Banquet Capacity

          100

        • Theater Capacity

          150

        • Classroom Capacity

          50

        • Ushaped Capacity

          50

        • Conference Capacity

          40

        Essex Court

        • Dimensions

          24' x 21'

        • Squre Feet

          501

        • Banquet Capacity

          30

        • Theater Capacity

          40

        • Classroom Capacity

          20

        • Ushaped Capacity

          15

        • Conference Capacity

          20

        Windsor Court

        • Dimensions

          24' x 21'

        • Squre Feet

          501

        • Banquet Capacity

          30

        • Theater Capacity

          40

        • Classroom Capacity

          20

        • Ushaped Capacity

          15

        • Conference Capacity

          20

        Essex/Windsor Combined

        • Dimensions

          48' x 21'

        • Squre Feet

          1000

        • Banquet Capacity

          80

        • Theater Capacity

          80

        • Classroom Capacity

          40

        • Ushaped Capacity

          30

        • Conference Capacity

          40

        Venetian Room

        • Dimensions

          29' x 23'

        • Squre Feet

          667

        • Banquet Capacity

          50

        • Theater Capacity

          65

        • Classroom Capacity

          30

        • Ushaped Capacity

          30

        • Conference Capacity

          30

        Board Room

        • Dimensions

          13' x 26'

        • Squre Feet

          501

        • Conference Capacity

          12
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        DESCRIPTION:

        Food for Thought is a leading provider of fine catering and event planning. For more than 25 years, it has been driven by two principles: delicious food and gracious hospitality. Food for Thought has access to venues such as The Field Museum and Chicago History Museum, and is the exclusive food service provider for the Adler Planetarium.

        Founded in 1983, Food For Thought Catering enjoys an esteemed place among Chicago special event planners. It is the exclusive caterers for the Adler Planetarium and ThunderHawk Golf Club, and is on the preferred caterer lists for such distinguished venues as The Field Museum, Chicago History Museum, Millennium Park, Caf� Brauer, and the Chicago Cultural Center.

        Food for Thought its expanded into contract foodservice operations in 1989 by developing the Food for Thought Caf� concept. Our caf�s have consistently received high marks for creative menu development, unique marketing, and innovative merchandising.

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        • Hotels/Motels

        • 1-Bedroom Units
        • Connecting Rooms
        • Group Discounts Offered
        • Meeting Room Wi-Fi
        • On-site Audio/Visual Equipment
        • On-site Catering
        • Student Group-friendly
        • Suites
        • 1-Bedroom Units
        • Connecting Rooms
        • Group Discounts Offered
        • Meeting Room Wi-Fi
        • On-site Audio/Visual Equipment
        • On-site Catering
        • Student Group-friendly
        • Suites
        • 1-Bedroom Units
        • Connecting Rooms
        • Group Discounts Offered
        • Meeting Room Wi-Fi
        • On-site Audio/Visual Equipment
        • On-site Catering
        • Student Group-friendly
        • Suites

        • Complimentary Room for Driver
        • Complimentary Room for Guide
        • Complimentary Room Policy
        • Hair Dryer
        • In-room Wi-Fi
        • In-room Coffee Maker
        • Iron/Ironing Board
        • Room Service
        • Complimentary Room for Driver
        • Complimentary Room for Guide
        • Complimentary Room Policy
        • Hair Dryer
        • In-room Wi-Fi
        • In-room Coffee Maker
        • Iron/Ironing Board
        • Room Service
        • Complimentary Room for Driver
        • Complimentary Room for Guide
        • Complimentary Room Policy
        • Hair Dryer
        • In-room Wi-Fi
        • In-room Coffee Maker
        • Iron/Ironing Board
        • Room Service

        • AAA Discount
        • No. of Doubles 139,
        • No. of Singles 92,
        • AARP Discount
        • American Express
        • Discover
        • Master Card
        • Military Discount
        • Public Space Wi-Fi
        • Visa

        Directions

        1 miles to McCormick Place 0 miles to downtown 20 miles to OHare 12 miles to Midway Place 1 miles to Ogilvie 1 miles to Amtrak station Driving South On Lake Shore Drive (Route 41), stay in the right lane and turn right at Balbo. Continue driving for another two blocks to Michigan Avenue and make a left turn. Chicago's Essex Inn is located on the corner of 8th Street and Michigan Avenue. ***** Driving North On Lake Shore Drive (Route 41), stay in the left lane and turn left at Balbo. Continue driving for another two blocks to Michigan Avenue and make a left turn. Chicago's Essex Inn is located on the corner of 8th Street and Michigan Avenue. *****Driving East On the Stevenson (Route 55), continue on the Stevenson as it merges with Lake Shore Drive. Drive north on Lake Shore Drive (Route 41), stay in the left lane and turn left at Balbo. Continue driving for two blocks to Michigan Avenue and make a left turn. Chicago's Essex Inn is located on the corner of 8th Street and Michigan Avenue. *****Driving West On the Dan Ryan Expressway (90/94), exit Congress Parkway East (follow signs for 290-Eisenhower Expressway-Chicago Loop). Follow Congress Parkway to Michigan Avenue, turn right on Michigan Avenue. The Essex Inn is four blocks south on the right side of the street. *****From the Kennedy Expressway (I-94) Exit at Congress Parkway east. Take Congress Parkway to Michigan Avenue. Turn right on Michigan Avenue. The Essex Inn is four blocks south on the right side of the street. *****From the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) I-290 turns into Congress Parkway. Follow Congress Parkway east to Michigan Avenue. Turn right on Michigan Avenue. The Essex Inn is four blocks south on the right side of the street. *****Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and the distance is 12 miles. Head North on SR-50/S Cicero Ave. Continue to I-55 and head northbound. I-55 merges with Lake Shore Dr. Continue on Lake Shore Dr and exit at Roosevelt St, turning left onto Roosevelt. Take a right onto Michigan Avenue and proceed to the hotel on the left. *****O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and the distance is 20 miles. Head east on I-190. Continue east on I-90/Kennedy Expressway. Next take I-290 east (Eisenhower Expressway) toward Chicago Loop. The Eisenhower Expressway becomes Congress Parkway. Continue east on Congress Parkway. Turn right onto Michigan Avenue and proceed to the hotel on the right

        • AAA Discount
        • AARP Discount
        • American Express
        • ATM Machine
        • Bar/Lounge
        • Bell Services
        • Commissionable Rate
        • Complimentary Local Shuttle
        • Concierge Service
        • Discounts Offered
        • Discover
        • Exercise facilities On-site
        • Full-service Business Center
        • Indoor Pool
        • Laundry
        • Master Card
        • Military Discount
        • Motorcoach Parking Off-site
        • Parking Fee
        • Public Space Wi-Fi
        • Restaurant Nearby
        • Restaurant(s) on site
        • Smoking Allowed on site
        • Spa Nearby
        • Valet Parking
        • Visa

        254 rooms. 15 suites. Year-round pool and fitness center and sauna. 1 restaurant. Room service. Free cable and guest shuttle to Water Tower Place. Close to McCormick Place and walking distance to Museum Campus, Soldier Field, Art Institute, downtown shopping and Millennium Park. Vpk, Ha, MS, AMEX, VISA, MC, DC, CB, DIS.

        254 rooms. 15 suites. Year-round pool and fitness center and sauna. 1 restaurant. Room service. Free cable and guest shuttle to Water Tower Place. Close to McCormick Place and walking distance to Museum Campus, Soldier Field, Art Institute, downtown shopping and Millennium Park. Vpk, Ha, MS, AMEX, VISA, MC, DC, CB, DIS.

        Chicago’s Essex Inn is your key to the city, whether for business or sightseeing. The hotel offer amazing views and amazing value with convenient access to shopping, museums, sporting venues, the Loop and McCormick Place.

         Our 254 rooms and suites feature a new, colorful décor, LCD flat screen TVs, wireless internet, sleek desks with ergonomic seating, coffee/tea service, and alarm clock radios complete with iPod and MP3 capability.  Marble countertops and contemporary tiles grace the remodeled bathrooms, along with rich wood accents.

         Guests of Chicago’s Essex Inn can take advantage of our complimentary all-season rooftop pool, fitness center, dry sauna, and garden deck as well as our complimentary shuttle service to area attractions and the Magnificent Mile shopping district.  We also offer a 24-hour business center, 4 meeting rooms and 1 boardroom, a full service restaurant with bar, coin-operated laundry, and same day dry cleaning services. 

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