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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property

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Aerial view
Junior Suite, City View | Living area | TV
Accessible Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Junior Suite, City View | City view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Accessible Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Accessible Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(35 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(109 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(56 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
(156 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
(424 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(96 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
(432 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
  • 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 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 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. 718 out of 8430 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 553 out of 8430 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is the worst hotel I have ever been to, horrible dirty smelly old. The worsr.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fariddy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, good service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Janice

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt like the beginning scene of a horror film. It smelled weird. I felt unsafe and extremely outdated . The ONLY positive thing about this hotel is the location . Don’t do it !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Arlene

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Johnnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanthicha

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mullika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay nice view from room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Millennium Park
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mildred

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rajesh

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Amr

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alamoudi hasan

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

OGUER

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel muy Viejo
Al hotel le falta una remodelación al menos en el piso 12, todo está muy viejo incluyendo la alfombra y eso hace que parezca sucio aún que esté limpio
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vang

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carmen Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was in The older tower. So we had carpet in our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chau Tran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Double room but there is one bathroom only
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024