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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, walk to Millennium Park

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Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior detail
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible
Lobby
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Popular LocationArt Institute of Chicago6 min walk
  • Popular LocationMillennium Park8 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrant Park18 min walk
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)37 min drive
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Room options

Accessible Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 251 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room, Interior View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 251 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 251 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 278 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Near a metro station, Congress Plaza Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a walkable area in Chicago with good shopping. Auditorium Building and Theatre and Museum of Contemporary Photography are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Fine Arts Building and Mergenthaler Lofts. Columbia College Chicago and Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing and sailing adventures can be found near the property. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Harrison Station is 5 minutes by foot and Harold Washington Library Station is 6 minutes.

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk
  • Willis Tower - 17 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 18 min walk
  • Grant Park - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 2 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 5 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fontano's Subs - 3 min walk
  • Buddy Guy's Legends - 5 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 6 min walk
  • The Lounge At Congress Hotel - 2 min walk
  • 720 South Bar & Grill - 4 min walk

About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

Hotel near Columbia College Chicago
Located close to Auditorium Building and Theatre and Museum of Contemporary Photography, Congress Plaza Hotel provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • An elevator, a gift shop, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall value, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 870 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews say good things about the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 62 per night)

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available for a fee: USD 16 to 23 for adults and USD 12 to 18 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Tavern Tap
  • Tavern Tap

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 50,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 14 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 49.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 59.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 16–23 for adults, and USD 12–18 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 62.00 per night
  • Early check-in fee: USD 49.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 59.00 (subject to availability)
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number Hotel License, 60605, 60605

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Congress Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Congress Plaza Hotel?

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Congress Plaza Hotel on May 13, 2024 start from CA $193.47, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 62.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 49.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 59.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Congress Plaza Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps from Columbia College Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Photography, and Auditorium Building and Theatre. Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies and Fine Arts Building are also within 5 minutes. Harrison Station and Chicago Van Buren Street Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 1889 out of 6695 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1122 out of 6695 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 696 out of 6695 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 525 out of 6695 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gurram

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was short ((3days) but it was pleasant. Room condition seemed a bit run down but comfortable and shower was hot which was great!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Have stayed here before and always pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kendra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was nice except there was no heat or hot water when we checked in and they didn’t inform us of that. I had to call the front desk and ask how to work the heat and that’s when I was informed the heat was out in the building and they could bring me up a space heater. That morning when getting ready to start my day the water was freezing. Maintenance had to come in and do something to get the water hot. The cleaning people knocked on the door at 8 am and we were checking out late that day. Why???? I was disturbed about that as well. Other than this the property was nice and I would probably stay again when I’m in town. We were there to visit the Shedd aquarium. Also the parking the terrible 65$ to park with no in and out. Had to find parking garage which was 3 mins walking distance for 31$ with in and out access
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Meghan

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In desperate need of updating. Staff was not friendly. Walls are thin-- could hear everything going on in the room next to me. Halls smelled horrible. Would definitely not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Drain in the shower didn’t work and no hot water. Then, I let the hotel know this and their response was “it’s an old hotel sir. You have to take it up with Expedia”. Very dissapointed. Why am I being asked to revise my review???? It’s being honest which is what you need to be sure that hotel provides the service you would expect. Their is nothing wrong with this review.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint gem
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Rumy

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel looked rundown and poorly maintained. The staff, especially the bellhop, were impolite and seemed more interested in making money than providing good service. The windows and doors were cracked, allowing cold air to seep in, and there was no thermostat to regulate the temperature. Moreover, the doors had significant gaps at the bottom, making it possible to hear everything from the neighboring rooms, including intimate conversations and noises. The hotel needs substantial renovations or a significant reduction in room rent prices. To add to the unprofessionalism, at least four cleaning crew members came next door and overheard them talking negatively about guests' attires and shopping items. Moral: It's best to avoid this hotel as you can find better hotels within a few blocks at similar prices that may lack the view.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.5