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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Columbia College Chicago

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Accessible Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room, Interior View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Queen Room, Interior View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grant Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Soldier Field - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 2 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 5 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fontano's Subs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buddy Guy's Legends - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

Hotel near Columbia College Chicago
Located close to Auditorium Building and Theatre and Museum of Contemporary Photography, Congress Plaza Hotel provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • An elevator, a gift shop, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 870 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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 transportation

  • Uncovered self 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Congress Hotel Plaza
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Congress Plaza Chicago
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Congress Plaza Hotel Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is Congress Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 62.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 49.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 59.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Congress Plaza Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps from Columbia College Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Photography, and Auditorium Building and Theatre. Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies and Fine Arts Building are just steps away. Harrison Station and Chicago Van Buren Street Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3659 out of 8720 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2425 out of 8720 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1349 out of 8720 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 729 out of 8720 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 558 out of 8720 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

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

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

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

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

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

10/10 Excellent

Keshawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, easy check in, and good security
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of the hotel was cool!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

G A

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

8/10 Good

Valentina

We had a good stay for 3 days. The hotel is very beautiful inside and the service was good and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfect, very convenient considering we went to the hwassa concert right across the street at the auditorium. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lessny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Steve the door man was very nice and helpful! Was a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Convenient to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! We always stay here when we come to Chicago!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While it’s an older building, it’s well taken care of for its age. A great price for the area, would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oralia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. The staff were incredibly accommodating and friendly. There is no better value for location and cost
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room with a view and the staff at the Lounge bar they have
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verónica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, the facilities are very comfortable, clean, and the view is beautiful. Definitely a nice place worth visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at The Congress Plaza hotel. The location was perfect for our plans. Everything was very clean, and security did their job well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

VIcki

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

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View and building architecture are exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, with very clean facilities and bus station right in front of hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025