The Essex Inn- Chicago Downtown's Stylish Accomodations

 

You’ve come to visit Chicago’s downtown tourist attractions, famed boutiques and hidden gems. You have drawn a map and an itinerary to match, so you can see everything possible in just one weekend. Word of advice, you will need a central location like The Essex Inn to reach everything easily

The Essex Inn is a well-established and renowned location, frequented by families searching for affordability, concert attendees seeking shelter between bands at Lollapalooza or sports enthusiast in town for a playoff or championship game. Whatever the reason you have decided to visit our fair city, the Essex is the place to make your HQ.

For starters, you can check out Soldier Field on any given NFL Sunday the Bears are playing and not worry about having a few too many beers or getting lost; the Essex Inn is only a 15 minute walk along historic Chicago parks and high-rises. If by chance you’ve come into town for NBA, MLB, MLS or NHL; no worries, they are all close by and easily accessed.

For a tempting tour to tantalize your taste buds, you can easily walk from the Essex Inn to Gino’s East and have a slice of Chicago’s Best. Gino’s has been featured on everything from Man vs Food to Diners, Dives and Drive-ins and is close enough to grab a carry out to enjoy in your room or relax at the restaurant. Back at “HQ” you can decide on an after dinner or lunch refreshment at our lobby bar or one of the historical locales in the area.

Haven’t planned ahead for your visit? No worries, at the Essex Inn you can rest assured our experienced and knowledgeable staff can assist you in booking a city tour on one of the Double-Deckers, historic architecture, scary ghost and gangster crimes of our past. If you feel that Google Maps can guide you along the streets and you can make your own way, Navy Pier provides Bike rentals for tandems and even foursomes to enjoy. You can also check out the Segway tours or grab a city pass and visit the museums steps away from our front entrance.

Whatever you decide, the Essex Inn can provide you, your family or friends a wonderful stay at a renowned hotel, centrally located in the heart of Chicago.

Here are some more locations to check out during your visit to our fair city:

·      Lucky’s Sandwich Shop- 3472 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60657

A sandwich legend in our fair city, try some of their regular oversized masterpieces or take on an eating challenge.

·      You can’t leave Chicago without visiting Al’s Beef! Al has been around for over 70 years, making unforgettable sandwiches for Chicagoans and tourists alike.

·      Start an evening with Cheeseburger, Chips and a Pepsi at the world famous Billy Goat Tavern. This tavern was made famous on SNL by John Belushi and Dan Akroyd and seemed like just a passing joke. The Billy Goat is no joke and their Cheeseburgers, Chips and other beverages are well worth the visit.

·      Recently discovered in our city by Guy Fieri, the Umami Burger is both weird and delicious. Made from traditional Korean recipes combinations, the Umami burger is an experience like no other.

For any travel you plan to make through the city, feel free to approach anyone at our front desk or available tour providers so you too can get the most of your visit to the Essex Inn!