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 Midway Airport (MDW) - 26 min drive
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 32 min drive
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive
Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 2 min walk
Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 10 min walk
Millennium Station - 13 min walk
Harrison Station - 5 min walk
Harold Washington Library Station - 6 min walk
Jackson Station (Red Line) - 7 min walk
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
Congress Plaza Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of State Street and Millennium Park. After visiting the fitness centre for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Also, Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's only a short walk to public transportation: Harrison Station is 5 minutes and Harold Washington Library Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
English, Hindi, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
870 rooms
Arranged over 14 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Uncovered on-site self-parking (USD 62.00 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Shopping
Bike rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference space (50000 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bike storage
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 1893
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness centre
Bike parking
100% renewable energy
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Hand-held shower heads
Smooth flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Tavern Tap – This sports bar only serves breakfast.
Tavern Tap – On-site sports bar. Open selected days.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 25.00 per night
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 16 to 23 for adults and USD 12 to 18 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 49.00 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 59.00 (subject to availability)
Fridges are available for an additional charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Parking
Uncovered self-parking costs USD 62.00 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Does Congress Plaza Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Congress Plaza Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Congress Plaza Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Congress Plaza Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 62.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Congress Plaza Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 49.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 59.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Congress Plaza Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (2-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Congress Plaza Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, sailing and windsurfing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as 2 bars and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Congress Plaza Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
Does Congress Plaza Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Congress Plaza Hotel like?
Congress Plaza Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a short 5-minute walk from Harrison Station and 8 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.
Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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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
8/10 Very good
28 November 2024
Pia
Pia, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 November 2024
Worth it
Great location! Cool hotel.
Verified traveller
3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2024
Hanah
Hanah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 November 2024
Anmol
Anmol, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
25 November 2024
Decent
Only things were bathroom was a little dirty and would have loved a smart tv in room . Was messed with by transient in front of hotel.
Brian
Brian, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 November 2024
David
David, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
25 November 2024
Olena
Olena, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 November 2024
Laurie
Laurie, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 November 2024
Good location, clean modern rooms for being such an old hotel.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 November 2024
Jlesia
Jlesia, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2024
Nice place
Nice place to stay close to everything downtown.
Donald
Donald, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2024
Definitely recommend
Quick and easy, check-in and checkout service
Amarna
Amarna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
24 November 2024
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
24 November 2024
They followed us around the hotel Everytime we came back in from running errands and simply stepping out. They gave my children the hardest time being that they are young and black. Others were able to walk in without question. We on the other hand had to show our key card and get followed to the elevator. They even took it as far as to call our room ask if we made it in, each and everytime.
Monishia
Monishia, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2024
Sean
Sean, 5-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
24 November 2024
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2024
Casey
Casey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2024
My stay was comfortable, for an old building the room didn’t have a smell like other hotels do the bed was super comfortable everything was very clean. Location is perfect everything is walking distance
Yolanda
Yolanda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2024
Very clean
Our stay was great! Easy check in, room and all areas were clean and smelled wonderful!
Brittany
Brittany, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
23 November 2024
Van
Van, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 November 2024
Great couples getaway
Beautiful hotel, love the view, never disappoints when we stay. We've stayed here several times. The hotel is very busy so if you're looking for a nice quiet place, this is probably not it.
Monica
Monica, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 November 2024
Jesse
Jesse, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
22 November 2024
The lobby area is very nice, although the rooms are fairly outdated and could use a few upgrades. The curtains did cover the entire windows so it was pretty bright in the room at night. Also, there were two complimentary water bottles, but one was half empty upon my arrival. Lastly, there wasn’t a thermostat in the room and it was quite warm. The positive is the price is typically much less than the surrounding hotels, but a few small changes could make a big difference.