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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Columbia College Chicago

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $117
includes taxes & fees
$99 per night
Feb 13 - Feb 14

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

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

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk
  • Grant Park - 18 min walk
  • Shedd Aquarium - 19 min walk
  • Soldier Field - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 26 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 32 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 2 min walk
  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 10 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 13 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 5 min walk
  • Harold Washington Library Station - 6 min walk
  • Jackson Station (Red Line) - 7 min walk

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

Congress Plaza Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of State Street and Millennium Park. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Also, Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's only a short walk to public transportation: Harrison Station is 5 minutes and Harold Washington Library Station is 6 minutes.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 870 rooms
    • Arranged over 14 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 62.00 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1893
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Bicycle parking
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Tavern Tap - This sports bar serves breakfast only.
Tavern Tap - Onsite sports bar. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 16 to 23 for adults, and USD 12 to 18 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 49.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 59.00 (subject to availability)
  • Refrigerators are available for an additional charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs USD 62.00 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Congress Hotel
Congress Hotel Plaza
Congress Plaza
Congress Plaza Chicago
Congress Plaza Hotel
Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago
Hotel Congress Plaza
Plaza Congress Hotel
Congress Hotel Chicago
Congress Plaza Hotel Hotel
Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago
Congress Plaza Hotel Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Does Congress Plaza Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Congress Plaza Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Congress Plaza Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Congress Plaza Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 62.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Congress Plaza Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 49.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 59.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Congress Plaza Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (2-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Congress Plaza Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, sailing, and windsurfing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like 2 bars and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Congress Plaza Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
Does Congress Plaza Hotel have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Congress Plaza Hotel like?
Congress Plaza Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a short 5-minute walk from Harrison Station and 8 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

Reviews

7.8

Good

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

6/10 Good

Clean and comfortable enough
Clean, comfortable and staff usually responds quickly. The walls are very thin, there were a lot of people in the lobby constantly but there is a lot of security and staff present so it still felt safe. My bathtub had no stopper in it so I couldn’t take a bath, that was a bummer, but there was a shower.
Elizabeth, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff was wonderful and accommodating. I had high hopes that since i had booked the rooms several months in advanced that they would have been together, but I'm sure that is not something that can be helped. I had a wonderful stay and that is what mattered the most.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Luis, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

UPDATE THIS PLACE
The staff was AMAZING! The hotel, on the oter hand, is terribly out dated. I expected better accommodations for a hotel that's located on Michigan Ave. There's LOTS of room for improvement with the hotel.
Star, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cool hotel.
It was great.
Christopher, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Echo, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mehemiah, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, great rates
Wonderful, friendly staff. Our room amd view were amazing. Great prices, too!
Melissa, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Ruth, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great!
Great accommodations!
Mike, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Breakfast is really poor. Why no fireplace?
Stig, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Jeffrey, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Adriana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeffrey, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Annalise, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yessica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christy A, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location and easy access to subway stations
I'm so glad I booked with Congress Plaza. Every time I come to Chicago I always pass this hotel. So I figured I'd give it a try. Check into the hotel was super efficient and easy. Front desk was very accommodating at anytime that I had a question or concern. The room that I had was very big. Tall ceilings, clean linens. The building itself is older but it is well maintained and renovated. Upon checking out, I was unable to get my room safe unlocked. So I called front desk to get it unlocked. Within a couple of minutes, security was able to help and assist. I will definitely book again at the Congress because of easy walking access to the train station and right in the heart of Chicago Loop.
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

It's definitely clear the property is older, but it still has charm. Heat was turned up too high and was difficult to turn off, but the staff was very helpful. Overall, the stay was good.
Anita, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jackson, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The first night my room was freezing cold. The heat was blowing cold air and I have stayed here before no problems before. Called they gave us a space heater. The next day we just sitting and talking the power goes out in our room because of the space heater I guess and we had to wait 30 minutes before the light came back on. The longer we waited the colder the room hot and it got cold fast. The maintenance man said our window was broken and it wasn’t safe for us to stay in the room anymore and the space heater wasn’t safe either. Eventually they gave us a better room after the whole ordeal but I feel like it could’ve easily been avoided instead just offering us a space heater.
Lauryn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

10 outta 10 no notes
My partner and I decided on a last minute weekend trip, and I'm so pleased with our decision to stay at the Congress Plaza. The hotel itself was absolutely beautiful- but the team was so kind and accomodating. We ate in the lounge and requested a late check out. We will definitely be back!
Rosette, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carl, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"The location and restaurants inside were very good."
Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM