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Overview of Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5-star property
3.5-star hotel with 2 restaurants, near Columbia College Chicago

7.4/10 Good

3,921 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
The price is £109
Price available on 2/3/2023
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520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605

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About this area

What's nearby

  • In Downtown Chicago
  • Grant Park - 1 min walk
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk
  • Michigan Avenue - 11 min walk
  • Chicago Theatre - 17 min walk
  • Willis Tower - 17 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 18 min walk
  • Soldier Field - 23 min walk
  • McCormick Place - 31 min walk
  • Navy Pier - 35 min walk

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 28 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 32 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 2 min walk
  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 10 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 13 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 5 min walk
  • Harold Washington Library Station - 6 min walk
  • Jackson Station (Red Line) - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • Cafecito - 3 min walk
  • Tamarind - 3 min walk
  • 720 South Bar & Grill - 4 min walk
  • Kitty O'Shea's - 4 min walk
  • Meli - 6 min walk
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About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. After visiting the fitness centre 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, McCormick Place and Michigan Avenue are within a short drive. Fellow travellers like the 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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Protective shields in place at main contact areas

Safety measures

Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 870 rooms
  • Arranged over 14 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3:00 PM until 5:00 AM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Uncovered on-site self-parking (USD 54.00 per night)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (50000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1893
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Hand-held shower heads

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Spanish

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Tavern Tap – This sports bar only serves breakfast.
Tavern Tap – On-site sports bar. Open selected days.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per night

Optional extras

  • Breakfast costs between USD 16 and USD 23 for adults, and USD 12 and USD 18 for children (approximately)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 49.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 59.00 (subject to availability)
  • Fridges are available for an additional charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs USD 54.00 per night

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property.

A shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas and guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Congress Plaza Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Congress Plaza Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
How much does it cost to stay at Congress Plaza Hotel?
As of 30 Jan 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Congress Plaza Hotel on 31 Jan 2023 start from £88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Congress Plaza Hotel?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property and guests are provided with hand sanitiser. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Congress Plaza Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Congress Plaza Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 54.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Congress Plaza Hotel?
You can check in from 3:00 PM - 5:00 AM. There's a charge of USD 49.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 59.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Congress Plaza Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, sailing and windsurfing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as 2 bars and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Congress Plaza Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants. Nearby restaurants include Tamarind (3-min walk), 720 South Bar & Grill (4-min walk) and Kitty O'Shea's (4-min walk).
Does Congress Plaza Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Congress Plaza Hotel like?
Congress Plaza Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a short 5-minute walk from Harrison Station and 6 minutes' walk from Art Institute of Chicago. Travellers say that this hotel is in a good location.

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.5/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.1/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Always a beautiful stay at the congress. Lakeview rooms. Very old but I like that they have original doors and other things.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good stay
It was a good stay the only thing was I couldn’t change the temperature in room it was too hot
Simonia, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Never Staying Here Again.
The Congress Plaza hotel was my favorite hotel to stay at. I come to Chicago a lot, and always stay here. This trip was my last. It is an old hotel, so I can forgive a lot of things. The paint us peeling, the hallways a dirty and the rooms are always 80 degrees... This time was different. I was put into room 1311 and the hotel literally started doing room renovation on the room directly next to mine at 1130pm. They were pounding, drilling and ripping metal parts out of the wall. The dresser that shared a wall was rattling. I also had a conjoined room with this room so the sound was going right through the door. I went down to the front desk around 1am and the gentleman was nice and asked if I wanted to change rooms. Not once did he acknowledge that there was construction next to mine. All he said was "I'll put you on floor 11 away from the noise." Construction doesnt magically happen. They knew that they put people in a room next to the one they were demo-ing. I can forgive a lot, but this was the last straw. I am never staying here again.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I love staying at the Congress!
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Try it!
Easy check-in and helpful staff
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Austin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

George, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice historic hotel, but limited HVAC options
Parking wasn’t at the hotel as we thought from the add. Also, my husband uses air conditioning year around at night and this add said it had air conditioning. When we got there, the room was incredibly warm and the heat wouldn’t turn off. Maintenance came and turned it off for us, which was very appreciated. However, we were told that the whole building is on one unit, so it’s either heat or air. So the air won’t come on until summer. So we ended up having to leave our windows open the entire stay (in January) to try to cool the room down. If we would have known it didn’t have air available, we would have booked a different hotel.
2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

No heat
Thé heat was not working my whole entire stay . I asked for hear they didn’t bit bring it till 8am in the morning. Meaning I didn’t sleep at night was up because it was cold
Foll, 1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

Amanda, 3-night trip
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