LOCATION: Situated on Michigan Avenue, right across the street from Grant Park, 1 mile away from popular attractions such as Loop theatres, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Lake Michigan. Essex Inn is also easy walking distance to the Art Institute.

ROOMS / SUITES: All 254 rooms are air-conditioned with cable television, wireless internet access, hairdryer, iron / ironing board, coffee maker, telephone and bath / shower.

FACILITIES: A selection of restaurants and bars, internet access in public areas, valet / dry cleaning service and a free shuttle service to the Magnificent Mile. Other facilities include a sunlit indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, sundeck and rooftop garden. 5 blocks from the hotel is the 20-mile path that runs along Lake Michigan, where guests can run, walk, bike or skate.