Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
C$124 per night
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Congress Plaza Hotel
520 South Michigan Avenue,
Chicago,
IL
1-855-887-0424
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Congress Plaza Hotel
3.5 out of 5.0
"Without requesting, our room was upgraded when we checked in. The room was lovely and the view spectacular. It was a wonderful surprise! " More
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Hotel Description
City center stay
With a stay at this The Loop hotel, you'll be steps from Auditorium Building and Theatre and Columbia College Chicago. Museum of Contemporary Photography and Fine Arts Building are also within half a mile (1 km).
Dining options, 2 bars/lounges
This smoke-free hotel's 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and fitness center are some of the featured amenities. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. Self parking, a coffee shop, and express check-in are also offered.
Free Internet, soaking tubs
Boasting deep soaking bathtubs, the 870 guestrooms also offer free WiFi and TVs. Free wired Internet, refrigerators, and room service are also available.
Congress Plaza Hotel ratings based on 66 Verified Reviews
Room cleanliness
4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff
4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort
3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition
3.5 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for Congress Plaza Hotel
We stayed here 2 years ago and it was great then. All the staff was very friendly. We had an issue with the bathroom being way to small in our room and went to front desk and they gave us a much nicer room in a matter of minutes. The river side view was amazing! Room we really clean and the bathroom this time was much bigger. The lobby is amazing. If our next visit places us in that area, we will be returning!
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Comment from Hotel Management
18 Jun. 2019 by Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
Thank you for choosing The Congress Plaza Hotel, we are delighted to hear your visit to Chicago was nothing short from exceptional. We look forward to hosting you for a future stay!
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Comment from Hotel Management
17 Jun. 2019 by Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
Thank you for choosing The Congress Plaza Hotel, we look forward to hosting you for a future stay!
I liked the lobby. It was beautiful. The security guards were helpful in my search for a potential missing phone as well. However, the room wasn't cleaned properly before we arrived. The doors on my shower didn't close properly and the bathroom was just awful all together. Staff were initially rude when I arrived because I used booking assurance because I knew I'd check in late, and they informed me I couldn't check in. There was a rather large amount of damage to the toilet in my room as well.
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Comment from Hotel Management
17 Jun. 2019 by Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are extremely sorry that you dealt with so many frustrating and unacceptable issues during your recent visit with us. As you can tell by most of our reviews, these issues are not common to the hotel and we are both surprised and disappointed by the lack of service you experienced. Rest assure your comments will be brought to our hotel management.
the architect was cool
not happy about no heater or furnace in room
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Comment from Hotel Management
17 Jun. 2019 by Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
Thank you for your feedback, we sincerely apologize for the inconveniences encountered during your stay at The Congress Plaza Hotel, we look forward to the opportunity to host you for a future stay!
It's a beautiful property but the a/c doesn't work very well and there was something in the room that set my allergies/asthma off
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Comment from Hotel Management
21 May 2019 by Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
Thank you for your feedback, we sincerely apologize for the inconveniences encountered during your stay at The Congress Plaza Hotel, we look forward to the opportunity to host you for a future stay!
Hotel is in a great location. The oldness of the hotel is charming.
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Comment from Hotel Management
20 May 2019 by Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
Thank you for choosing The Congress Plaza Hotel, we look forward to hosting you for a future stay!
The idea of this Hotel being Historic is amazing. The lack of Quality in the deferred maintenance is horrible. I wish that I could show pictures of the lack of detail to this building. Then drain pipe going into the wall looks like someone chewed through it. The amazing decorative door hardware covered with paint because no one taped it off, no. The dirt and filth on the stairway is gross.
Sitting in the restaurant eating breakfast, OMG. So they sit us in the doorway to the
Kitchen and we were able to here everyone’s family issues and problems with their wigs and then the yelling across the dining room to have their conversation. No, please wait. I went to pay for our breakfast and was told that I would need to go to another restaurant near the lobby because the cashier was no longer available. No wait.
So I walk all the way to lobby and ask if I can pay for my breakfast. Cashier looks at me like a calf at a new gate. Yep, the same cashier that was at the other place yelling across the dining area. So I hand here a $50.00 dollar bill, US. And so the terror starts to build. Two other workers and myself are watching her attempting to count back change, and one of them asked Out-loud (enter name here, do you even know how to count). About peed my pants. I made sure that the waiter Allen would get his tip and was assured yes. I’ll check with him later as he was way down around the hallway at the other restaurant.
After twenty years as a cop, I felt like I was staying in a
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Comment from Hotel Management
21 May 2019 by Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are extremely sorry that you dealt with so many frustrating and unacceptable issues during your recent visit with us. As you can tell by most of our reviews, these issues are not common to the hotel and we are both surprised and disappointed by the lack of service you experienced. Your feedback will be passed onto our management.
You can hear the people through the walls as if they’re in the
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Comment from Hotel Management
20 May 2019 by Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
Thank you for your feedback, we sincerely apologize for the inconveniences encountered during your stay at The Congress Plaza Hotel.
The staff were all pleasant and helpful. Rauchad in particular directed us to a wonderful restaurant, the Exchequer, for some excellent deep dish pizza.
The hotel itself, though a little older, was well kept and was full of charm and character. It also has a long and interesting Chicago history!
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Comment from Hotel Management
21 May 2019 by Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
Thank you for choosing The Congress Plaza Hotel, we appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting you for a future stay!
Very good property, exactly as I expected and more.
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Comment from Hotel Management
13 May 2019 by Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
Thank you for choosing The Congress Plaza Hotel, we appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting you for a future stay!
About the Congress Plaza Hotel
Location 520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605Property Features
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. You'll find a business center on site. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 50000 square feet (4645 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Congress Plaza Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. This 3.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.
- 870 guestrooms or units
- 14 levels
- 2 buildings
- 2 dining venues
- 2 bars or lounges
- 50000 sq ft of conference space
- 4645 sq m of conference space
- Built in 1893
- Coffee shop
- Business facilities
- Conference space
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Dry cleaning
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Express check-in
- Staff is multilingual
- Storage area for luggage
- Front-desk safe
- Concierge
- Wedding services available
- Gift shop
- Onsite shopping
- Bellhop
- Elevator
- No smoking on site
Family Friendly Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Refrigerator
- Free cribs/infant beds
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Parking
Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)
Transport
- Airport: Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
- Train station: Chicago Van Buren Street Station (0.4 km / 0.2 mi)
- Metro station: Harrison Station (0.4 km / 0.2 mi)
- Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge
Room Amenities
Congress Plaza Hotel offers 870 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
- Deep soaking tub
- In-room dining (limited hours)
- Television
- Cable channels
- Premium channels
- Refrigerator
- Coffee maker
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Shower and tub combination
- Cribs (free)
- Rollaway beds (surcharge)
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Hair dryer
- Safe
- Toiletries (free)
- Telephone
- Iron and ironing board
- Desk
- Climate control (air conditioning)
- Ensuite bathroom
- Connecting rooms available
Food & Drink
Guests can enjoy full breakfast for a fee.
Congress Plaza Hotel has 2 restaurants serving breakfast only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Hotel Policies
Check-in
- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out
- Check-out by noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
Pets
- No pets allowed
Policies
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
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, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: between USD 16 and USD 20 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 44.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: USD 49.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Early check-in fee: USD 49.00 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: USD 59.00 (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
Hotel Names
You should know
- Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
