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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property

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Banquet hall
Junior Suite, City View | Living area | TV
Lobby
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Accessible Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Accessible Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(49 reviews)
  • 251 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room, Interior View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Queen Room, Interior View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(128 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(62 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(182 reviews)
  • 251 sq ft
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(460 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(114 reviews)
  • 251 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(482 reviews)
  • 278 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

Hotel in Downtown Chicago
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has 2 bars/lounges and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a business center, and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 50000 square feet (4645 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Congress Plaza Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM 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
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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 at the property

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

Property 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 Hotel Plaza
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Congress Plaza Chicago
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Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3833 out of 8931 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2446 out of 8931 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1375 out of 8931 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 710 out of 8931 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 567 out of 8931 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KENZA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strategic position
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

VIcki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were not there for very long but the hotel was beautiful and safe. I loved the charm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

G A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
accessible to a lot of attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kamala

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms is not up to date
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice. You can tell it's all a little outdated. facilities were overall good. The room was really hot and not able to be regulated within the room, but they helped by opening a window and providing a fan
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Luis Narvik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karmen, Loretto

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
I loved the old feel and that the windows opened a little to allow in the sound of the city. It was a beautiful room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benito

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I always have a wonderful time here. Thank you to the staff for always accommodating me and being kind. Truly enjoy it here and definitely will continue to stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at The Congress Plaza hotel. The location was perfect for our plans. Everything was very clean, and security did their job well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need to put micro waves in the rooms and have working ice machine
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uniquoa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean tight security
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super safe for me and my family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Valentina

Traveled with family
We had a good stay for 3 days. The hotel is very beautiful inside and the service was good and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room with a view and the staff at the Lounge bar they have
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mahsa

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No ac unit, but everything else was great. The old school feel was awesome. The shower could use a little restructure for water leakage. But bravo otherwise
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LuTisha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room gave a homey feeling
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

asia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Zamaya

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I rated the service high due to Steve, the bell person, he is friendly, helpful and very good at his job. The rooms are small, not up to date and not the cleanest. There was hair on the towels, in the shower. I do clean the shower and things when I arrive but it is still unsettling the hair wasn’t noticed. There wasn’t a lot of counter space in the bathroom which is not preferred. The person who checked me in was having a bad day or something they just set a paper in front of me and I was to assume what was needed until they finally told me a signature was needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
A darling vintage hotel, with vintage charm. Everything felt… a little rundown. But nothing extreme. You could tell they were updating the property in chunks. Our room had a fan, but no AC. During the summer, this would be a nightmare. But it was 40° at night while we were here, and the windows crack.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025