Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property

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Aerial view
Junior Suite, City View | City view
Junior Suite, City View | Living area | TV
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Columbia College Chicago
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Auditorium Building and Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • State Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Columbia College Chicago
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has 2 bars/lounges and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a business centre and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.
Congress Plaza Hotel offers 870 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Congress Plaza Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Millennium Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the spaciousness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Columbia College Chicago and Museum of Contemporary Photography
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 50000 square feet (4645 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Congress Plaza Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Chicago hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekends from 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Tavern Tap – This sports bar only serves breakfast.
Tavern Tap – On-site sports bar. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 62 per night)

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 16 to 23 for adults and USD 12 to 18 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Tavern Tap
  • Tavern Tap

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 50,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 49.00
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 59.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 16 to 23 for adults and USD 12 to 18 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 62.00 per night
  • Early check-in fee: USD 49.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 59.00 (subject to availability)
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 553 out of 8432 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JULIO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, close to a lor of places to di activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iuliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is the worst hotel I have ever been to, horrible dirty smelly old. The worsr.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fariddy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, good service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Janice

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt like the beginning scene of a horror film. It smelled weird. I felt unsafe and extremely outdated . The ONLY positive thing about this hotel is the location . Don’t do it !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Arlene

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Johnnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanthicha

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mullika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay nice view from room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Millennium Park
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mildred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rajesh

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Amr

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alamoudi hasan

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

OGUER

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel muy Viejo
Al hotel le falta una remodelación al menos en el piso 12, todo está muy viejo incluyendo la alfombra y eso hace que parezca sucio aún que esté limpio
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vang

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carmen Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was in The older tower. So we had carpet in our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024