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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Columbia College Chicago
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | Lake view
2 bars/lounges, sports bar, sports bar
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite, City View

Junior Suite, City View

Highlights

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

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

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Columbia College Chicago - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Auditorium Building and Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grant Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 2 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 5 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive

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

Hotel near Columbia College Chicago
Located close to Auditorium Building and Theatre and Museum of Contemporary Photography, Congress Plaza Hotel provides shopping on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms and concierge services
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 870 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and deep-soaking baths
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, fridges and coffee/tea makers

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 transport

  • Uncovered 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

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 centre
  • 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
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

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.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Congress Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 3 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Congress Plaza Hotel on 8 Dec 2024 start from AU$189.26, 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.

How much is parking at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Self-parking is available for USD 62.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 49.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for USD 59.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Congress Plaza Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps away from Columbia College Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Photography and Auditorium Building and Theatre. Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies and Fine Arts Building are just steps away. Harrison Station and Chicago Van Buren Street Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3323 out of 8190 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2317 out of 8190 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1286 out of 8190 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 719 out of 8190 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 545 out of 8190 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every year for the hot chocolate run and it’s so convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a good start. The room was very clean and it was easy to check into. The rooms are extremely basic and lack common comforts. For a simple and quick stay it met our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ketul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ISADORA

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steve, the doorman was amazing. He went above and beyond to ensure our stay was great. He made sure to offer assistance even when we didn't request any. The room was clean and comfortable. If you are looking for the character and a little history of Chicago you will find it at the Congress Plaza Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruth Velona

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lourdes Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoshira

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Brad

Liked: Staff & service
The location is ok. The area around it is nice and walkable to some popular places. However, the age of the building is beginning to show. I stayed there 6 years ago and don’t remember seeing it looking as rough. The lobby and entry are very nice, but once you get into the hallways and rooms you notice that it needs some TLC to bring it back to its former glory. For the price and a quick trip to Chicago it did the trick, but I was disappointed it wasn’t as nice and clean as I remember.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Heat was not working correctly in my room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel, convenient location, very good restaurant, helpful staff. Unfortunately the Golden Room was closed and I couldn't see it. Of course the hotel is old, but my room was clean. so everything is fine
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Nae

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was cold. We switched rooms it was half way heated . The vending machine took $5 from me , overnight parking starting at $64. Just never again. They really fell off.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe and Brandi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel and friendly definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean, service great and perfect location to walk around the city near popular attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kijong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s okay to stay. Very good price and walkable around downtown. Very kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I walked into this beautiful, historical hotel I was greeted with a warm welcome. The gentlemen that registered me, I wish I could remember his name, was so very helpful. The reservation was initially going to be for myself, my daughter and her boyfriend. They were in town from England visiting for Thanksgiving. I decided the night before to surprise them with the room as an early Christmas gift so they could have a night in the city alone. So again, the gentleman that checked me in was so nice and understood the situation. Very pleased with how I was treated and my daughter and her beau loved their stay and the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here 3 times and have always had a good experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.5