Congress Plaza Hotel

Property class: 3.5
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Columbia College Chicago

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You'll be in a fantastic location at Congress Plaza Hotel, only a five-minute walk from Columbia College Chicago and Museum of Contemporary Photography. 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, Millennium Park and Auditorium Building and Theatre are within a short 10-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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(284 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV stand.

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a painting, and a patterned rug.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(629 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the city through a window.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(544 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, each with a blue quilted bedspread and matching pillows. There is a bedside table with a lamp between the beds.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(149 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(86 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

A modern hotel room with two beds, a round dining table, and a small seating area.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(75 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern bedroom with a city view, a large bed with blue bedding, a desk with a computer, and a flat-screen TV.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(200 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a view of a building.

Junior Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Map
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Grant Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Auditorium Building and Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Columbia College Chicago - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Buckingham Fountain - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 26 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 32 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 43 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪South Loop Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buddy Guy's Legends - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at Congress Plaza Hotel, only a five-minute walk from Columbia College Chicago and Museum of Contemporary Photography. 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, Millennium Park and Auditorium Building and Theatre are within a short 10-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

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (USD 62.00 per night)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Convenient airport transportation options were easily accessible from the hotel. (18 reviews)
  • The hotel's gym was renovated and sufficient for maintaining fitness goals while traveling. (13 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

A very convenient location, reasonably priced, and a clean and safe place to stay.
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8/10 Very good

It was a good place to stay, I went for one night and really liked the location. Rooms were clean and I enjoyed the style of the hotel it’s very well maintained
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and staff was helpful. Rooms were shabby and need some work.
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8/10 Very good

Excellent location- within easy walking distance of the art museum, the Bean, the lake and Studebaker Theater. If you don't mind the quirks that come with an historic property, this is a wonderful option. We had an amazing lake view from our room with high ceilings
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Clean convenient hotel.
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean. Food and service in bar was very good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location loved our stay!
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8/10 Very good

Overall good stay with great location. Lack of air control in the room makes it uncomfortable at times, especially being unable to open a window. Would stay here again when in the area however.
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8/10 Very good

The door staff weee excellent! They were helpful with all of my questions.
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8/10 Very good

Historic hotel that has some upgrades and modern amenities. The lobby bar could use some upgrades and a second working elevator on the South tower would have been helpful on busy days.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great location and view! Room was clean and comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property - loved the location, the view of the lake and Buckingham Fountain and the distance to Soldier Field
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Clean and good location especially for the people who like walking by the lake. Breakfast was the only reason for me to rate 4 out of 5.
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10/10 Exceptional

If you’re going to a bears game this place is amazing. About a 25 minute walk not horrible, bed was comfortable room was clean. Not haunted at all despite the rumors. Overall a great experience.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the Victorian vibes this place gives, as well as the updated modern rooms while still giving us that beautiful space to sleep in. Would recommend!
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8/10 Very good

Convenient place to CTA, prompt check in and close to public parking
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Nice staff, clean room, comfortable bed, perfect location. The main downside is the building is dated and needs paint and touch up in many areas. They also had to turn off the hot water for maintenance on our last night. When we needed to be showered by 8 to checkout and head home we still did not have hot water. Otherwise all was well.
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10/10 Exceptional

The lady who checked me in was extremely helpful and really nice.
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6/10 Good

Great location
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8/10 Very good

Our room on the 8th floor appeared to be recently updated. New flooring and tile. We overlooked Grant Park, the fountain and Lake Michigan. The view was awesome. We did feel that the mattress was very firm and the pillows large and firm. We had difficulty getting comfortable. But overall, for the value we would stay there again. The lobby is gorgeous.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was clean, location was fantastic, close walk to some of the sights we wanted to see & the lakeshore. Didn’t have any issues with safety. Service at the restaurant they have there was extremely slow. We would stay at the hotel again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in and check out was convenient. Staff was professional. Hotel location was perfect for event at Soldier Field.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable!
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10/10 Exceptional

Tina in cafe at breakfast was awesome! Made my day! See you-all next time!
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is historic and beautiful. Conveniently located and easy to get to anywhere you need to go in the city. Parking was close and reasonably priced for the city.