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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
January 2025

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Lobby
2 bars/lounges, sports bar, sports bar
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | Lake view
2 bars/lounges, sports bar, sports bar
Junior Suite, City View | City view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
The price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep-soaking bath
  • 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
Blackout 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

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605

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 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 porter/bellboy, meeting rooms and a front desk safe
  • A gift shop, a 24-hour front desk and wedding 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
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

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 11 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Congress Plaza Hotel on 16 Dec 2024 start from AU$190.38, 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.

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3347 out of 8233 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2333 out of 8233 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1288 out of 8233 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 719 out of 8233 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 546 out of 8233 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

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful work and great job for your project team!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here when in Chicago.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jane, Madison

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location and for the price and convenience this place worked well and I would stay again. We had a beautiful view of the lake. The room was pretty warm at night and was at times uncomforable sleeping. There didn't seem to be a way to control the room temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice and conveniently located only thing is the TV was extra small luckily I wasn't there for leisure
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Zelma

Liked: Cleanliness
The property has a great charm and it is a historical building. Great location. I golpe is in the process of being renovated. It would be a shame to loose a historical landmark like that. I does need A LOT of work!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Williams Abrahan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen, Tacoma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, walkable to many places with bus stops near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

isaac

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

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower made a squeaky noise and the toilet kept running
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vaclav

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The time has left its marks on that famous hotel. Still the location is worth picking up this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suvanno

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Josee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was well situated and convenient for me. Room was quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Davy

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Narasimman

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not clean inside
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

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

8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and convenient location. Rooms are clean and comfortable and the front desk staff are friendly and helpful. Lots of L train stops, city bus stops and ride shares make for easy transport around the city. The are many restaurants and theaters within walking distance as well. The only downside is that unlike other chain hotels, there is no continental breakfast. It’s not a huge deal but saving money is always nice and getting your morning coffee without having to trek outside in the cold would be lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything kind convenient and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's an old building but this was not a deal breaker... I was assigned a room in the south tower and I unpacked my luggage and was about to leave the room and noticed the door strike plate was flapping away with only 1 screw in it. I went to the front desk and they put me into a new room right away... but this door wouldn't close all the way by itself... you needed to manually ensure it was closed. Everything else (staff, cleanliness, view of the lake, noise levels, air temp) was good. The only other minus was the room was quite dark with no overhead lighting. You needed to leave the bathroom light on to illuminate the room. Overall ... a 3 out of 5
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omolade O

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean ,the staff were polite and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and hopefully, we will be back soon
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Half a star
Stayed 8 nights 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