Right in the
heart of the action, the intimate Essex Inn provides
guests with excellent views of the city, Grant Park
and Lake Michigan, along with convenient access
to Chicago's Magnificent Mile, world-famous museums
and theaters, sporting venues, the Loop and McCormick
Place. Complimentary shuttles stop along the Mag
Mile. About five blocks from the hotel is the 20-
mile path that runs along Lake Michigan, where guests
can run, walk, bike or skate. They can rent bicycles,
in-line skates and pedal-powered buggies at beachfront
locations.
One of the focal points
is the garden pool and Fitness Center on the fourth-floor
rooftop, where guests can get breathtaking views
of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline.
For the hungry, Chicago drips with premiere restaurants,
but at the hotel's Savoy Bar and Grill, guests
can watch the nifty activity in Grant Park as
they enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner while listening
to tunes on the old-fashioned jukebox. For dinner,
they can enjoy their fill of Greek, Mexican and
Italian specialties, as well as ribs, roast sirloin
and fried shrimp. The bar features an original
mural representing the city's jazz history.
Back in their rooms, guests will love the art-deco
style accentuated by framed art and museum posters
collected by the hotel owner. Rooms come complete
with boldly patterned bedspreads, floor-to-ceiling
windows and dial-up Internet access.
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