10/10 Exceptional
Great stay
Kerek
Kerek, 1-night trip
Congress Plaza Hotel
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Columbia College Chicago
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.
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 center
- Self parking
- Room service
- Coffee shop/cafe
- Business center
- Meeting rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Front-desk safe
- ATM/banking services
Feel at home (6)
- Children stay free
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Separate sitting area
- Premium TV channels
- Daily housekeeping
Room options
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Showing 19 of 19 rooms
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View
Very good
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
- 23 sq m
- Lake view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside
Excellent
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
- 50 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Lake view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Family Suite
- Sleeps 6
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Good
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
- 26 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Good
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
- 22 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View
Very good
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
- 23 sq m
- Lake view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Family Suite
Good
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
- 50 sq m
- Sleeps 6
- 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Accessible Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Good
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep soaking bathtub
- 23 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Queen Room, Interior View
Very good
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
- 18 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
Standard Lakefront Suite
- Sleeps 2
Accessible Room
- Sleeps 4
Standard Queen Room
- Sleeps 2
Standard King Room
- Sleeps 2
King Room with Lake View
- Sleeps 2
Standard Two Double Room
- Sleeps 4
Two Double Room with Lake View
- Sleeps 4
Junior Suite, City View
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
- 1 bedroom
- City view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Deluxe Suite
- Sleeps 2
Suite with City View
- Sleeps 2
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About the area
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605
About this property
Congress Plaza Hotel
Congress Plaza Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of State Street and Millennium Park. After visiting the fitness center 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 travelers 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.
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Property amenities
Room amenities
Special features
Dining
Tavern Tap - This sports bar serves breakfast only.
Tavern Tap - Onsite sports bar. Open select days.
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Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very good
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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- The property offers convenient access to various dining options and restaurants within walking distance. (52 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.8/10 Very good
VERY QUIET AND PEACEFUL STAY
DANA
DANA, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The hotel was clean and had had character
Darryl
Darryl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Our stay was great! The room was clean and very accommodating. The hotel overall was very clean. We love staying at Congress because it’s conveniently located and is always clean!
Brittany
Brittany, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean room great staff
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
View was great. Beds still hard as a rock but room is very comfortable otherwise.
Charlene
Charlene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Room was clean. Staff was courteous
Cassandra
Cassandra, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
View and location were awesome. Room and hotel were clearly dated both good and bad. Overall good but missing some modern amenities like air conditioning or climate control
Peyton
Peyton, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
It’s all good and the place is close to a lot things I needed. Would stay again.
PASCAL
PASCAL, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing stay. Loved the building
Tyler
Tyler, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Great location on the Magnificent Mile! Older hotel with lots of character.
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We didn't have breakfast at the hotel, but I'm sure it was delicious.
Julia
Julia, 2-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
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
Joseph, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great location/really good for the price in the area
Earl
Earl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very nice/friendly staff. Very knowledgeable of the history. Very historical building
Cody
Cody, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great location across from Buckingham Fountain. Nice wheelchair accessible room with 2 beds which is sometimes hard to find.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great stay and great value. Shout out the valet guy that helped me find affordable parking!
Marcus
Marcus, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great stay at the congress
All good stay in cool old hotel on the lake
steven
steven, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Great location. Poor quality. Dilapidated doors and bathrooms
sunil
sunil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great place to stay if you have tickets for the Auditorium across the street. Room was spacious and clean. Room service was most excellent with a New York Strip steak, mashed potatos, broccoli and a salad.
STACY
STACY, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Shockingly updated interior of the rooms based on the historic feel of the common areas- I was so pleasantly surprised!
Jill
Jill, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
The elevator was a little unwilling to move floors, but otherwise the hotel was excellent and really well located.
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great hotel
Jessica Meghan
Jessica Meghan, 3-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
Adrienne, 2-night trip
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