Hotel Essex includes a terrace with city views and free high speed WiFi access. Ideally located within steps of the best Chicago experiences, the Essex is 1.4 mi away from the world famous Chicago Museum Campus. An iPod/MP3 dock and a flat-screen cable TV are standard in every guest room with colorful décor and rich wood accents at the Hotel Essex. Rooms include a refrigerator, and a desk as well. At the Hotel Essex you will find a modern fitness center with state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment. The hotel is 1969 feet from Grant Park, 2625 feet from Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and 2625 feet from DePaul University. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 16 mi away.