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American cuisine, alfresco dining
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property
River North, 9.4 mi from Essex
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1900)
$110 nightly
The price is $129
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
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When is the best time to visit Chicago?

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Check out reviews of Essex hotels guests love

Warwick Allerton - Chicago

Warwick Allerton - Chicago

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean, we got an unexpected upgrade, which was lovely."
Katie 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Warwick Allerton - Chicago

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Is Essex expensive to stay in?
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Essex hotel booking?
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Is it worth staying in Essex?
Basing yourself in Essex makes it easy to explore Chicago, including the neighborhoods of Hyde Park and Bronzeville.
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Find out more about Essex

What's Essex Like?

If you want to find the perfect area to explore, why not consider Essex? Top places in the larger area to visit include Michigan Avenue and McCormick Place. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Soldier Field and Navy Pier.

How to Get to Essex

Flying to:

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 8 mi (12.9 km) from Essex
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), 22 mi (35.4 km) from Essex
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 29.2 mi (47.1 km) from Essex

Things to See and Do in and around Essex

Things to See near Essex:

  • University of Chicago (2 mi/3.2 km away)
  • Robie House (2 mi/3.2 km away)
  • Rainbow Beach (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
  • 4944 S Woodlawn Ave (3 mi/4.8 km away)
  • Ida B Wells House (4.8 mi/7.7 km away)

Things to Do near Essex:

  • Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (2 mi/3.2 km away)
  • South Shore Cultural Center (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
  • Martin Luther King Drive (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
  • Renaissance Society (2 mi/3.2 km away)
  • DuSable Museum of African-American History (2.2 mi/3.6 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Chicago?

  • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 70°F)
  • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 31°F)
  • Rainiest months: June, May, April, October (average 6 inches of rainfall)

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