On South Michigan Avenue, Le Méridien Essex Chicago places guests beside Grant Park, Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain and the Museum Campus. Rooms are modern and polished, with upscale bedding, espresso machines, smart technology and views across the park, lake or city in many categories. A lobby lounge, restaurant, bar, fitness facilities and compact event spaces support an easy city stay. Soldier Field, the Loop, Magnificent Mile and McCormick Place are all within reach, while higher rooms facing the park and water give the hotel a distinctly Chicago outlook.