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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Columbia College Chicago
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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February 2025

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Junior Suite, City View | Living area
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible
Exterior
Junior Suite, City View | City view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Children stay free
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan

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

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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
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

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

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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About the area

Map
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Auditorium Building and Theatre - 2 min walk
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk
  • Michigan Avenue - 11 min walk
  • Grant Park - 18 min walk

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 Art Institute of Chicago 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

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 Exceptional

Heather, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Marlon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sabrina, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Panacea, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Barbara, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Ammar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kathryn, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Damian, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

It was just okay.
I thought it was a decent place to stay. I expected a little more decor in the room i stayed in. It was quiet. But the heat was overwhelming. You could only turn it to fan or heat from what we could tell. Thankfully we were able to open the window a little but it still made the stay uncomfortable temperature wise. I do admire the nostalgic beauty of the hotel and the stories that go along with it.
kelly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay here in Chicago
Great hotel, great price, GREAT location.
Leeandra, 8-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

OMG! The hotel is so old and decrepit! This property needs a ton of work and updating. Beds were hard and extremely uncomfortable. I felt like I was walking down the hall of the hall of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. Stair wells were makeshift and not up to code. Also felt uneasy about how the room doors locked.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Marissa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Luis, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Felicia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place and deal, but the room was freezing and the heater wasnt working.
Fernando, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

waited for a drain stopper that never came despite two calls down stairs
Sam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Taneha, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Definitely a historic hotel, not in pristine condition but that’s to be expected. Hallway had a small (1-2”) chunk of decorative wall molding that had broken off, small area of wallpaper by the elevator lifting from the wall, etc. Remodeled to be modern style, room was very nice but in an instagram way—(looks great in pics but closer look in real life makes it feel less magazine worthy and more ‘normal’)—flooring slightly bowed in one area, chain lock missing a screw, light above one of the beds didn’t work for some reason, tub fixtures obviously well worn over time. Being in a big city, noise cannot be helped. Room was facing the train tracks so decent amount of rumble from that but ended up almost being white noise it was so frequent. Overall, fun being in a historic hotel in an awesome location and reasonable price. Worth it for 1 night getaway but not sure if I’d do more or not
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
Convenient location for our needs. Room was very nice. Breakfast was not great.
Diane, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
Khaled, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Susan, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Great service.
Staff were all very friendly and very helpful!!! The doormen were phenomenal with any questions we had about places to go and how to navigate the city. Bartender was equally friendly and gave good service. Lobby area is very classy. Breakfast was your typical continental, nothing special. The room itself did have updated furniture and a nice view of Grant Park and the harbor. My only complaint from out stay is the bathroom in our room could use some updates for cleanliness/counter area. Also the toilet was the size they put in preschool bathrooms. My elbows rested on my knees that were way above my hips when sitting on it. Could cause problems for anyone with mobility/knee issues. Very very short!
Michelle, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great rates and clean rooms
It's not a flashy hotel. In fact it's rather old school. But it's clean and the rates are very reasonable. If I ever come back to Chicago I'll be staying here again.
Matthew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice older hotel
Great older hotel thats walking distance to soldier field and museums.
douglas, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Room clean , bed was comfortable, bell man was great, elevator was quick! Great Location Museum Campus, Soldiers Field, Grant Park….etc
Julian, 1-night family trip
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