What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Essex?

A motel is a good choice if you're planning to travel around Essex. These properties are usually located close to highways and airports, offer on-site parking and have basic amenities and services. Spend your break at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger choice of rooms and welcome amenities such as a fitness center, lobby and free WiFi, you can expect to pay more for hotel accommodations.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Essex?

Stay within your budget at one of our 3-star hotels with breakfast included in Essex. Wake up and grab a juice or coffee at Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center , which comes with designer toiletries and a cafe. Best Western Plus Hyde Park Chicago Hotel is another getaway that provides your morning drinks and food without an additional cost.

Do any 3-star hotels in Essex have a pool?

Expedia has some fabulous 3-star accommodations in Essex where you can enjoy a relaxing dip, including Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place and Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center . June, July and August, which are the summer months here, are perfect for checking in to a 3-star property with a pool. If you're craving the warmest weather for your poolside vacation, come in July when average temperatures range from 68ºF at night to 81ºF during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Essex have an on-site restaurant?

Following a day of discoveries, reward yourself with a delicious meal at Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center 's on-site restaurant. This 3-star Essex option also offers a swimming pool and a cafe. Or dine without venturing beyond Chicago Lake Shore Hotel . WiFi and a pillowtop mattress are just a couple of the other amenities available here.

Do any 3-star hotels in Essex have WiFi?

Whether you want to stay connected with friends and family, stream movies or access information on the go, surfing the web is a cinch at one of our 3-star hotels. You can use the WiFi at Expedia's collection of accommodations like Best Western Plus Hyde Park Chicago Hotel and Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center .

What 3-star hotels in Essex have parking?

Spend more time relaxing and less time looking for a space for your ride at a 3-star hotel with parking. Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center and Best Western Plus Hyde Park Chicago Hotel are popular picks in Essex. Looking for some sightseeing away from the city? Get behind the wheel and hit the road. Six Flags Great America and Chicago Premium Outlets are leading day trip options from central Essex.

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Relaxation is easy in 3-star hotels in Essex. As well as comfy surroundings, these lower-priced lodgings come with an array of welcome amenities like free WiFi, coffee maker and on-site gym. A 4-star hotel offers a more sophisticated ambience with superior features such as an on-site spa, outdoor or indoor pool and larger rooms. No matter your desired hotel style or how much you want to spend, we have what you're searching for.

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