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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Columbia College Chicago

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Banquet hall
Living area
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Exterior detail
Experience the vibrant energy of Chicago at Congress Plaza Hotel, where shopping and dining meet. Enjoy a meal at one of the two on-site restaurants, unwind with a coffee or cocktail from the coffee shop/cafe or 2 bars, and stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Guests rave about this hotel's central location near Auditorium Building and Theatre.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is S$315
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

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
(208 reviews)

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

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Living room

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(534 reviews)

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(492 reviews)

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(125 reviews)

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 Family Suite

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

Family Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(67 reviews)

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(54 reviews)

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(143 reviews)

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

Standard Lakefront Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

King Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Two Double Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 4

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

Junior Suite, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Suite with City View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Auditorium Building and Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Buckingham Fountain - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grant Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 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

  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fontano's Pizza and Subs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gazebo Restaurant at Grant Park - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kitty O'Sheas - ‬3 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 870 rooms
    • Arranged over 14 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (USD 62.00 per night)
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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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
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
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Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago
Hotel Congress Plaza
Plaza Congress Hotel
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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.

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Reviews

Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property offers convenient access to various dining options and restaurants within walking distance. (52 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
View
Bed
Bathroom
Shower
Lobby
Parking
History

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Kerek, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

VERY QUIET AND PEACEFUL STAY
DANA, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is very dated with a small room, however it is very affordable in a great location.
Douglas, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good inexpensive choice for the location

The condition of the hotel is below average, but the service and cleanliness are outstanding.
Joseph, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice/friendly staff. Very knowledgeable of the history. Very historical building
Cody, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and great value. Shout out the valet guy that helped me find affordable parking!
Marcus, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at the congress

All good stay in cool old hotel on the lake
steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay downtown. Convenient to Grant Park, Millennium Park and the water front. The room was a bit dated but wasn't an issue and we were hardly ever in the room. Will definitely stay again.
Adrienne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Service was great. The only issue was the bathroom sink and tub drainage was not good. Other than that, our stay was great. Room was clean and people were kind.
Zulma, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

King bed was slightly hard. Suite was nice. Overall an ok place to sleep.
Tasha, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was a nice size room great view and price.. breakfast was service was a bit slow but good food
Mark, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant Stay for business

Great location for downtown walking. The bar staff was friendly. I was here on business. The desk area didn't have any electrical outlets nearby for working but I get this isn't strictly a business hotel. If I was on vacation in CHI, this place would be ideal. Great value and the location was perfect. Overall, great stay and will be back in next month for work meetings.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was beautiful, everyone was nice, rooms were clean, great experience. Good location to be able to walk to all the places downtown. Great history experience.
Jada, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very Good

Everything was good, good location and great value for money, shower was a bit inconsistent, sometimes it took a few minutes to heat up.
Padraig, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

LOVED the room and the view was spectacular! The location could not have been any more convenient. Lobby was beautiful. Our room had a separate living room with bay windows looking out over Lake Michigan and the city. The bedroom was fantastic with a comfortable bed and pillows. We slept so well. Nice separate bathroom and an extra walk-in closet. I was so pleased that I didn’t want to leave even after 3 nights. I’ll definitely stay here again.
April, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

Great location
Johabed, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Chicago trip

Hotel is situated in an excellent position. All sites of interest are in easy walking distance. Staff very helpful and polite.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A fabulous hotel in a fabulous location

Very comfortable room. Easy walk to the centre of the city
Phillipa, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location to the football field
Aden, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The air conditioning was excellent.
cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and very large. comfortable bed. Bathroom was clean despite showing signs of wear. Excellent shower. Good location for access to city centre, parks, lakeside and Institute of Art - excellent! Staff were friendly and helpful as needed but not intrusive. Didn’t use cafe or restaurant as lacking vegetarian options.
Ornate interior typical of the period
Hotel near park
Millennium Park, the bean, nearby
Robin, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Awesome lake view, friendly staff, convenient to run lakeside, close to all we needed. It’s old but serves a purpose. They are slowly updating all rooms.
Tricia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Taste of Chicago

The room was clean and comfortable. No shortage on staff willing to assist. Great vibe showcasing old Chicago. We will stay again
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Elizabeth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

i did not use laundry or eat breakfast
John, 1-night trip