Very pleased
We were very pleased with our stay at Essex Inn. 
Upon arrival, we were greeted pleasantly. When we checked in, the woman at the desk was informative, and gave out a useful and detailed map and a restaurant guide of the area compiled by the hotel, categorised by meal and cuisine, which was very helpful. 
Our room had two double beds so the second one was handy for all our stuff! There was plenty of room; we had a tv and fridge, desk and lamp, full length mirror and a tall standing lamp. The bathroom was clean and had bathroom complimentries; a toilet and a shower were separate from the sink and mirror - also handy. An iron, ironing board and a hairdryer were provided. 
My partner used the fitness room and the pool a few mornings and loved it; there were other people using these facilities too.
The location is fantastic - there is nothing south (besides Yolk the breakfast restaurant) and everything is north within about a 20 minute walk. We were on the 15th floor looking onto the Hilton hotel, and then onto the lake. We heard no street noise. 
We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it.