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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Columbia College Chicago

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Lobby
Banquet hall
Exterior detail
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Junior Suite, City View | City view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, Auditorium Building and Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, State Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(231 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 251 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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
(22 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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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
(572 reviews)
  • 278 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(504 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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
(132 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 251 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

Family Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(73 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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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
(59 reviews)
  • 251 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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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
(161 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Standard Lakefront Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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

Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

King Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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

Standard Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Two Double Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite with City View

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

Suite with City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

City center stay.With a stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel, you'll be steps from Auditorium Building and Theatre and Columbia College Chicago. Museum of Contemporary Photography and Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Auditorium Building and Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Columbia College Chicago - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • State Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Buckingham Fountain - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

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

  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fontano's Pizza and Subs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maharaj Indian Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lao Sze Chuan - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Columbia College Chicago
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. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

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, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Congress Plaza Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 870 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 50000 sq ft of conference space
  • 4645 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1893
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Congress Plaza Hotel offers 870 air-conditioned 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.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wired 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Shopping

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be 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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

This property provides central air conditioning in summer and central heating in the winter. In-room climate control is not available.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Congress Plaza Chicago

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Congress Plaza Hotel to the airport?

Congress Plaza Hotel is 12 mi (26-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Congress Plaza Hotel?

As of May 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Congress Plaza Hotel on May 25, 2026 start from $161, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Congress Plaza Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Congress Plaza Hotel.

How close is Congress Plaza Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.2 mi (8-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach and 2.6 mi (8-min drive) from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Congress Plaza Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Congress Plaza Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 16 and 23 for adults, USD 12 and 18 for children.

Is there a casino at Congress Plaza Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (2-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 49.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 62.00 per night.

Does Congress Plaza Hotel have a pool?

Congress Plaza Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Congress Plaza Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Congress Plaza Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Congress Plaza Hotel to downtown Chicago?

Congress Plaza Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Chicago.

Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4568 out of 10145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2664 out of 10145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1556 out of 10145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 742 out of 10145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 615 out of 10145 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Linda Coley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t waste your money. While the location is great, the lack of concern, from staff, with major problems that we encountered was unacceptable! There are numerous other hotels in this vicinity. I highly suggest you book with them.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

2/10 Terrible

Benet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tareska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not much food to eat IN the hotel, The restaurant was closed alot but there's great food around the property. Staff are friendly, room was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra, Deerfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is always clean, staff friendly and conveniently located for running races that begin in grant park
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, BRIGHTON

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

2/10 Terrible

Michael and Barbara

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room service restaurant closed. Property NOT as advertised. Old. Our trip was prepaid and upon check -in,staff charged my card $600 that was on hold until check out even after numerous “escalations to upper management” after checkout my card was charged ANOTHER $155. Staff unhelpful. Shower didn’t drain. Pillows were awful. Only positive was comfy mattress and quick elevator. Go elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lamont

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lamont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Clean rooms ,great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

RUSSELL, WHITEFISH BAY

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and amazing view of lake Michigan. Very clean and staff was friendly. Only down side was our room was extremely hot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Bad room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean. A bit dated, bathroom a bit tight. But great location and value for funds expended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Kseniia

Traveled with partner
The room was extremely small and felt cramped. There were almost no windows, and the ones that existed were tiny and provided little light or fresh air. It was also very hot and stuffy inside, making it uncomfortable to stay in the room for long. In the middle of the night, the toilet burst and water started pouring out uncontrollably, forcing us to deal with the situation ourselves. The sink stopper was broken as well, which added to the inconvenience. The staff eventually responded, but far too slowly for an emergency situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yaman, MAHOMET

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Olise

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Elevator broke, ice machine didn’t work, I paid for two rooms to be connected and they weren’t. Door greeter was very friendly but check in lady was rude . I gave it 3 stars just because the location is downtown and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Margo

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay for the most part. Room was clean and location was convenient. The only problem was there was no way to control the thermostat and it was EXTREMELY hot. They did provide a fan to us and offered to crack the window for us, they dropped one fan off but did not open the window so it was still very hot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Overall, experience was great! Hotel is in a great area and close to tourist attractions. There is a parking lot located behind the hotel for your car that unfortunately cost $62 a night. Room was a little outdated and muggy. Staff was accommodating. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Lamaya

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Amelia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small compared to pictures and the heater was extremely loud. The walls were so thin our neighbor was screaming on the phone all day for our entire stay. The location was great and the staff seemed nice enough. This was our second time staying here but we much preferred the first. Don’t know if we will return after this experience :(
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

angela

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
no tv power in the room no outlets where working even didnt turn one i couldn’t charge my phone the shower was super small no hot water i couldn’t even shower the shower felt like it was gonna fall to the next room no microwave i ask for a lake view didnt get that either tv in living room channels where frozen need smart tvs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026