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
  • Gym
  • Bar

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
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is AU$292
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

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
(275 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and large windows with curtains.

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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
(538 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
(145 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Family Suite

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

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

View all photos for Queen Room, Interior View

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Queen Room, Interior View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(185 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) - 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪South Loop Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬4 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

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)

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
  • Bicycle parking
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • 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 and heating
  • 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
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Tavern Tap – This sports bar only serves breakfast. Open select days.
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)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs USD 62.00 per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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.

This property provides central air conditioning in summer and central heating in the winter. In-room climate control is not available.

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Congress Plaza Chicago

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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

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Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

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  • The hotel offers convenient access to public transportation, including a 50-minute ride to O'Hare airport on the Blue Line. (17 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

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

The lady who checked me in was extremely helpful and really nice.
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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

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.
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8/10 Very good

Overall this was a great hotel. The room was clean and all staff were friendly. My only complaints were how much light was still allowed into the room even with the curtains closed and since it's an older building sound carried quite a bit more from room to room than I was expecting.
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8/10 Very good

Close to Millennium Park. Room was OK.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and friendly staff. Convenient location.
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8/10 Very good

The hotel overall was nice and the room is clean. The dining room at the hotel was very slow, and the food was terrible except for that. The experience was good.
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10/10 Exceptional

I had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Congress Plaza Hotel! From the moment you walk into the grand, historic lobby, you feel the incredible history and architectural beauty of the building. I wish I had a Lake front view.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was great, best was comfortable and room was clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was wonderful location, got to see the fire works at Navy pier. Hotel was clean and the breakfast was delicious
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8/10 Very good

Room 406: Clean and quiet.
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8/10 Very good

The room was decently clean, only complain really is the bathroom shower was a bit dirty/rusty but not bad. The bed was nice and big and everything was good for our stay. Staff was very helpful as well.
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8/10 Very good

Quick check in. Accessible to CTA- Redline and great thai resto for lunch and breakfast corner right across hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

I had an amazing stay here while in town for some concerts. Walkable distance to a lot of spots downtown and lots of transportation methods. The hallways did look a bit outdated but the rooms were very clean and spacious! I come to Chicago a lot for concerts and events and would definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a beautiful hotel, perfect location, parking was ok. Would definitely recommend staying again
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8/10 Very good

Clean room and very helpful staff! Some of the common areas are not perfectly clean or maintained exceptionally well, but everything in the room we stayed in was clean and good quality. The staff we interacted with were all kind and accommodating throughout our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

The valets were very helpful in procuring my sister and I with taxis, Uber and Lyft services during our stay. All staff interactions were supremely pleasant. Our room was spotless.
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8/10 Very good

Everything was great. Very happy we were able to store our bikes easily! Bellhop was so helpful and friendly!
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10/10 Exceptional

There is no doubt that this is an older hotel, but it was clean and comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Dated hotel but the rooms are kept clean, updated flooring and really nice bedding. Fantastic location downtown, less than a mile walking distance from Museum Campus.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel - would stay again. Only downside was noise from the street late at night but nothing they could do anything about