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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel near Columbia College Chicago in Chicago

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Lobby
Junior Suite, City View | City view
Exterior detail
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

  • 251 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, City View

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

Junior Suite, City View

  • 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

  • 538 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Queen Room, Interior View

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

Queen Room, Interior View

  • 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

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 278 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Front of property
River Hotel
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (3497)
The price is $190
per night
$223 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
River Hotel

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

  • Columbia College Chicago - 1 min walk
  • Auditorium Building and Theatre - 2 min walk
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk
  • Grant Park - 18 min walk

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

  • ‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fontano's Subs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buddy Guy's Legends - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

Hotel near Columbia College Chicago in 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 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 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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

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

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 (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

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)
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee
  • 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 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
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.

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

Congress Hotel
Congress Hotel Plaza
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Congress Plaza Chicago
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Plaza Congress Hotel
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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 Oct 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Congress Plaza Hotel on Oct 31, 2024 start from $161.1, excluding 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 2.6 mi (8-min drive) from Oak Street Beach and 3.7 mi (13-min drive) from North Avenue 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.

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3195 out of 7975 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2257 out of 7975 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1261 out of 7975 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 715 out of 7975 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 547 out of 7975 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kimberlee

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Roland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's close to many of the downtown attractions. You can walk anywhere or hop on a train very easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kimberlee

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The positives are great location & comfortable beds. The negatives are no Internet, no internet/smart device enabled tv, paper thin walls where you can hear everything even a pop can open in the next person’s hotel room, only a sheet & coverlet on the bed (no blanket), terrible room service (employee said they wanted to go home early, so they were closings room service for the night), the hallways on my floor had old stained carpet & a section of damaged stained & curled up wallpaper. The worst of all was upon check in our room had what appears to be a few drops of blood on the light switch & bathroom door as well as our”clean” bath mat (I’m hoping it was something else).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Clifford, ARLINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was my 4th stay at this property this summer. The 3 previous were Excellent. This stay had a couple of minor issues: ice machine on 14th floor did not exist and staff did NOT not know this. It was a minor inconvenience to have to go to the 12th floor for ice. Issue was compounded by one elevator being out of service. The other 3 elevators did a good job getting people up and down.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lkved the character and history that the building has and the staff were exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

RICHARD, TEMPE

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice architecture (from the outside). The Congress bar was lovely. And the food (from the hotel's restaurant) was better than just edible and reasonably-priced (for Chicago). There was a shortage of draft beer, however. Worse negatives: it took a long time to get hot water, and water T was hard to control (at the sink or the tub), tub did not drain, and the deep glass shelf just above the sink was a head-banging hazard. No control over room temperature, so I was quite cold at night (in the summer).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The property was a good location for our event at Solider Field. Our room wasn’t bad but the smell of mold was strong. The bed was very firm and not very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK, San Francisco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and comfortable place to stay in central Chicago, had a great time for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SEAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gladynet Tosado

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I provided a staycation for myself and my daughters. I chose The Congress because I often passed by the hotel on my way to work. athe reviews seemed pretty good so I decided to try it out for myself. We enjoyed our stay and relaxation. I would likely visit again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
great location in downtown Chicago. A little loud and flaky wifi, otherwise a good place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Very old classic hotel. Big if plain rooms. Bath facilities clean and functional. TV, Wi Fi very good. Was easy to get help from doorpeoiple to hail cabs on busy Mich. Ave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julianna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place, will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sudha

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very solid hotel and restaurant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unique design, one of a kind. High ceilings, loved having the water bottles and toiletries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anaiss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area where the hotel was located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older building!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was okay but pillows were too hard for my taste. Parking a car was a little confusing as well. Front desk didn't provide enough details/info.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and low nighty fee
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024