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Le Méridien Essex Chicago is a 4-star hotel located across from Grant Park in Chicago. It's just a 13-minute walk from the Art Institute of Chicago and 5 minutes from the Metra Museum Campus station. Elegant rooms feature Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, Bluetooth speakers, mini-fridges and coffeemakers. Some rooms offer city views and sitting areas. The hotel offers a restaurant, a chic bar with disco, a gym and a contemporary lounge. Breakfast is available at an additional cost, and valet parking is also available at an additional charge. The hotel offers disabled access, air conditioning and a business center. Traveler reviews are generally positive, with a rating of 4.5 for location and 3.3 for rooms. Nearby tourist attractions include Buckingham Fountain, Chicago Chinatown, Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, Art Institute of Chicago and Cloud Gate.