Essex Inn Completes $4 Million Renovation

With this redesign, each floor boasts its own theme highlighting print works of renowned artists such as Picasso, Andy Warhol and Van Gough. Every room features upscale new wall and floor coverings, furniture, accent decor, bedding, refurbished bathrooms, flat screen TVs and MP3-compatible alarm clock/radios, as well as wireless internet access. The hotel's hallways received a similar refurbishment and the elevators are equipped with TV screens and are finished with brushed metal. Additionally, the business center now has both PC and Mac compatibility and ergonomic chairs, tailoring to the business traveler's needs. Also, a handy kiosk navigates guests throughChicago's attractions with helpful information on everything from the weekend's events and must-see destinations to restaurant and nightclub recommendations.

"The Essex Inn takes pride in the fact that we meet our guests' ever-changing travel needs and offer a uniqueChicago experience," said Andrew Schwebel, general manager, Essex Inn. "Fashionable decor and amenities such as technology upgrades further enhance the experiences for family and business travelers alike and help to create a long-lasting impression of our hotel and the city ofChicago."

The Essex Inn features a host of other amenities such as its one-of-a-kind, all-season rooftop swimming pool that also includes an outdoor sundeck overlooking the sites ofChicago and a state-of-the-art fitness center with sauna. The property has meeting and banquet rooms for small or mid-sized conferences and events, accommodating party sizes from 12 to 150 attendees. The Essex Inn also offers affordable packages that can be customized to fit an individual's or group's specific needs.

Located at 800 South Michigan Avenue, the Essex Inn is conveniently located directly across the street from Buckingham Fountain,Grant Park and Millennium Park, as well as near some ofChicago's prime tourism attractions such as the Art Institute, the Field Museum, John Hancock Observatory, The Sears Tower Skydeck, the Shedd Aquarium, and others. The property features 254 spacious guest rooms and suites and has a unique, all-season rooftop swimming pool that includes an outdoor sundeck and a 1,350 square-foot fitness center with a sauna. Additionally, the hotel has four banquet rooms that offer over 3,000 square feet of meeting and entertainment space. For more information about the Essex Inn call (312) 989-2800, toll-free at (800) 621-6909 or visit http://www.essexinn.com.

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