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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property

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Banquet hall
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior detail
Lobby
Junior Suite, City View | Living area | TV

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(49 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | Living room | TV

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(129 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(62 reviews)
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(183 reviews)
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(461 reviews)
  • 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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(484 reviews)
  • 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

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 14 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Smoke-free property

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 Chicago
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Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3846 out of 8964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2457 out of 8964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1381 out of 8964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 712 out of 8964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 568 out of 8964 reviews

8.2/10

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

Miguel, Trujillo alto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the style decor of the hotel lobby.Room was pretty good except for the running water after each toilet flush.Overall it was quiet didn't see any bugs cleanliness was great.Now the king size bed was uncomfortable for me.It was nice pleasant stay I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Josean

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ezer

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was no hot water I did go to meeting without shower was the worst experience in my life
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Danny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No air conditioning. Staff brought a fan up, which helped. Soap and shampoo was watered down and barely lathered. Clean though. Good place for thr price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed

There was no hot water to take a shower
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

KIM

The property is older..but nice..there was no HOT WATER. and they shoved it off like it was nothing..and the staff were polite, however they did nothing to compensate for the inconvenience .. no hot water is a big deal for me
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was wonderful and view of lake was amazing. I got to watch sunrise
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tressa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very Good hotel

Affordable hotel in a great location to walk everywhere. Love this historical building.Rooms were cozy. Kinda was outdated in the breakfast restaurant but was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again. Awesome location. A lot to do in the area. Super convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person at check in was so nice and helpful, they even let me check in early! I also got a room with a partial lake view which was so exciting!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice but rooms a little run down
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seanelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENZA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strategic position
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

VIcki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were not there for very long but the hotel was beautiful and safe. I loved the charm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

G A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
accessible to a lot of attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kamala

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms is not up to date
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025