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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
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Lobby
2 bars/lounges, sports bar, sports bar
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | Lake view
2 bars/lounges, sports bar, sports bar
Junior Suite, City View | City view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking available
    Parking available

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520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Columbia College Chicago
    1 min walk
  • Auditorium Building and Theatre
    2 min walk
  • State Street
    4 min walk
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    37 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite, City View

Junior Suite, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | Living room

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at Congress Plaza Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Columbia College Chicago and Museum of Contemporary Photography. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Auditorium Building and Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Columbia College Chicago - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Auditorium Building and Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grant Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

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

  • ‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fontano's Subs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buddy Guy's Legends - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Columbia College Chicago
Congress Plaza Hotel offers 870 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 870 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, a hair salon, and wedding services.
Grab a bite at Tavern Tap, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 50000 square feet (4645 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.
Tavern Tap - This sports bar serves breakfast only.
Tavern Tap - Onsite sports bar. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 public transport

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 62.00 per night)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekends 6:30 AM–11:00 AM: USD 16-23 for adults and USD 12-18 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Tavern Tap
  • Tavern Tap

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Fitness centre
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (50000 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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 25.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 16 to 23 for adults, and USD 12 to 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 25.0 per day

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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Rating 4 - Poor. 719 out of 8135 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 547 out of 8135 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok hotel for the money. Good location and staff. Both Rooms recently updated but smell of paint in one and the other to the front of the hotel had excessive light coming into it. Dated bathrooms but expected for the age of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Don

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yara Alves de Araujo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Two nights stay
Much lower than my expectation in view of the price. The hotel has passed its old glory. When I arrived, the toilet did not flush, the door could not lock and the safe did not work. Rusty bathroom. It is not ideal for business traveller.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil, Noblesville

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Morristown

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

10/10 Excellent

Izabella

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here 4 times now and each time is better than the last it's my favorite place to stay when I visit Chicago!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous old hotel, updated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great large rooms, comfortable beds, the view from the room ( lake facing) was amazing! Great location. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No bueno
Pretty poor experience. The AC didn't work well and the room had a moldy chemical smell. Bathroom amenities were cheap. This place gets by on location alone as the actual facilities are definitely lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inside of the hotel is very nice. The staff was super friendly. My room did not look like a regular hotel room. It felt like I was at home at a regular room at my house. It had cute bedding, a cute vanity/furniture, a nice chair, big closet, wall decor, and nice flooring. The restroom was clean. Everything was perfect, but I did not like that it took about 15 minutes for the hot water to arrive in my shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A view indeed
Me and a friend stayed there for a concert at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Overall? Very happy with it. The architecture was interesting on the inside, beds were fairly comfortable, and..the view~ Spent the first few minutes just enjoying that. Staff was also friendly and helpfull The only issue, is that our room was on the 14th floor, so the water had to run for 6-8m before a hot shower could be enjoyed. A minor issue at most though
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not like the pictures
The hotel may have been beautiful and look like the pictures at one point but that is no longer the case. The room light in the hallway malfunction during our stay. The carpet had stains and there was only one outlet besides de one in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic and well kept
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

RICHARD, TEMPE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice architecture (from the outside). The Congress bar was lovely. And the food (from the hotel's restaurant) was better than just edible and reasonably-priced (for Chicago). There was a shortage of draft beer, however. Worse negatives: it took a long time to get hot water, and water T was hard to control (at the sink or the tub), tub did not drain, and the deep glass shelf just above the sink was a head-banging hazard. No control over room temperature, so I was quite cold at night (in the summer).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One night stay
Only there for one night. Great location downtown. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room had been updated but it was in whites, purple and turquoise which didn't fit with the feel of the actual hotel. Tried to look modern but felt a little cheap. The hallways were very dingy leading to the rooms. Old wallpaper and carpeting. The hotel downstairs had a beautiful old world feel and clean and neat. Once out of the main hotel it felt much tattier. We were on the 6th floor and I took a cold shower. Just as I was finishing, about 10 minutes in, the water started to warm up. Talk about a waste of water and not eco-friendly! Good job it was summer or I would have frozen! Otherwise, all was good. Comfy bed with firm mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room with a view of the Lake was spectacular! Staff was very friendly to my granddaughters and I. We were kindly given a tour of the Gold Room at request. The breakfast we ate at the brunch spot was delicious with generous portions. We look forward to staying at the Congress again. A beautiful historic hotel conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay as always. Staff is friendly and rooms are always clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I like this hotel for the convenience (close to work & the Park) & its the only hotel i know that still has smoking rooms. It is NOT a luxury hotel & i know what im paying for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked the stay because of the picture online was decent. The room we got is like a dungeon or a jail like room. The window is up high and the restroom door and walls is very old. The musty smell all night like soapy smell and the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024