Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$72 per night
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Congress Plaza Hotel
520 South Michigan Avenue,
Chicago,
1-855-201-7819
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Congress Plaza Hotel
3.5 out of 5.0
"Without requesting, our room was upgraded when we checked in. The room was lovely and the view spectacular. It was a wonderful surprise! " More
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Hotel Description
City center stay
With a stay at this The Loop hotel, you'll be steps from Auditorium Building and Theatre and Columbia College Chicago. Museum of Contemporary Photography and Fine Arts Building are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Dining options, 2 bars/lounges
This smoke-free hotel's 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and fitness center are some of the featured amenities. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. Self parking, a coffee shop, and express check-in are also offered.
Free Internet, soaking tubs
Boasting deep soaking bathtubs, the 870 guestrooms also offer free WiFi and TVs. Free wired Internet, room service, and coffee/tea makers are also available.
Congress Plaza Hotel ratings based on 40 Verified Reviews
Room cleanliness
4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff
4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort
3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition
3.5 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for Congress Plaza Hotel
We had stayed at the Congress Plaza hotel before and were just as impressed on this visit. It is not new, shiny and modern but has a very nostalgic feeling. The upper floor views of the lake and Buckingham Fountain are priceless. The only complaint is that the parking is a bit expensive but it is Chicago.
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We enjoyed our room here. It was old and charming, I don't think it was updated particularly recently but nice. It was small but pleasant and safe feeling - also very quiet - often a perk of older buildings - nice thick walls.
Great location to park and the museums - easy walking. Plenty of coffee shops close by but would have been nice to have one on premise. Easy parking.
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Excellent in every way possible.
Highly recommend
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Nice hotel with character. Easy check in, decent room with a lake view. Plan to stay again.
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Old and classic hotel in downtown Chicago. Everything has been updated with an eye toward ascetics. Great location near all major transportation facilities makes getting around this city outstanding. For those of us getting to this city via Amtrak, there are direct CTA connections available.
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Expensive parking- $44 for one day. Soda machine on our floor was broken. Otherwise super cute historic hotel with nice staff, high ceilings, deep soaker tub, beautiful views of city or lake. Was walkable to everywhere I wanted to be (Millenium Park, Navy Pier). Would definitely come back!
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Okay so the hotel is very old, I fully understand that. The staff was as nice as they could be and I feel bad they probably deal with so many complaints because they hotel is terrible. The lobby, beautiful. Beyond that, it’s a total dump. The carpet is stained & lumpy throughout. Damage on walls and doors just painted over with white paint. The rooms have like no lights and no way to control the temperature. No hot water, stand in ankle deep water to shower. After our room had been cleaned, I was walked in on by a hotel employee while I was in the shower, I attempted contacting management and they wouldn’t reply. The $20 breakfast buffet is also awful! I will never stay at this hotel ever again!!!
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Great location! Needs a little bit of a facelift though -- rooms could be more modern. i.e. Pillows were awful. Otherwise, great stay!
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Without requesting, our room was upgraded when we checked in. The room was lovely and the view spectacular. It was a wonderful surprise!
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About the Congress Plaza Hotel
Location 520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605Property Features
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. You'll find a business center on site. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 50000 square feet (4645 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Congress Plaza Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. This 3.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.
- 870 guestrooms or units
- 14 levels
- 2 buildings
- 2 dining venues
- 2 bars or lounges
- 50000 sq ft of conference space
- 4645 sq m of conference space
- Built in 1893
- Coffee shop
- Business facilities
- Conference space
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Dry cleaning
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Express check-in
- Staff is multilingual
- Storage area for luggage
- Front-desk safe
- Concierge
- Wedding services available
- Gift shop
- Onsite shopping
- Bellhop
- Elevator
- No smoking on site
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Property
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Parking
Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)
Transport
- Airport: Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) (30.4 km / 18.9 mi)
- Train station: Chicago Van Buren Street Station (0.4 km / 0.3 mi)
- Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge
Room Amenities
Congress Plaza Hotel offers 870 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
- Deep soaking tub
- In-room dining (limited hours)
- Television
- Cable channels
- Premium channels
- Coffee maker
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Shower and tub combination
- Cribs (free)
- Rollaway beds (surcharge)
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Hair dryer
- Safe
- Toiletries (free)
- Telephone
- Iron and ironing board
- Desk
- Climate control (air conditioning)
- Ensuite bathroom
- Connecting rooms available
Food & Drink
Guests can enjoy full breakfast for a fee.
Congress Plaza Hotel has 2 restaurants serving breakfast only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Activities
A fitness center on the lower level of the Congress Plaza Hotel is open 24 hours a day.
Guests can run, walk, bicycle, or skate on a path that runs along Lake Michigan for 20 miles. It's accessed via Grant Park, across the street from the hotel. Bikes, in-line skates, and pedal-powered buggies can be rented at several beachfront locations. During the summer, Oak Street Beach, about two miles north, is a popular swimming spot when lifeguards are on duty. Canoeing, kayaking, and rowing equipment is available for rent at the Lincoln Park Boathouse, four miles north of the hotel. A public golf course is located six miles north.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Sailing nearby
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in
- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out
- Check-out by noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
Pets
- No pets allowed
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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. Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Deposit: USD 25.00 per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: between USD 16 and USD 20 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 44.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: USD 49.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Early check-in fee: USD 49.00 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: USD 59.00 (subject to availability)
- Refrigerator fee: USD 10.00 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
Hotel Names
- 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
You should know
- Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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