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Congress Plaza Hotel

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

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Exterior
Junior Suite, City View | City view
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible
Junior Suite, City View | Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
The current price is €124
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite, City View

Junior Suite, City View

Highlights

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

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

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Auditorium Building and Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grant Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 2 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 5 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International 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. 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
  • A lift, smoke-free property and wedding services
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 870 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and deep-soaking baths
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, fridges 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 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
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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.

Payment types at the property

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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

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Congress Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Congress Plaza Hotel?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Congress Plaza Hotel on 23 Mar 2025 start from €124.02, 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.

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?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for USD 59.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Congress Plaza Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps away 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3570 out of 8608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2411 out of 8608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1335 out of 8608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 729 out of 8608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 563 out of 8608 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

Jennifer

Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Very nice hotel, with very clean facilities and bus station right in front of hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karli

Good hotel, very cute room setup with a nice view of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Hotel was very clean and staff was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Just a easy place to stay at
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Great location Great price Will stay agsin
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Francia

aside from its location I love the history and the ambience of this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael Levy

We enjoyed our overnight stay and convenience to concert venue.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Clean, comfortable bed and great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenya

Very clean nice rooms for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

The historic building is amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Loved this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SOPHIA

I love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Cecil

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Quadree

It was a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

I like the view and confort it’s a good place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

The hotel was really good, the location is perfect if you want to walk around downtown. The staff were nice and friendly. The room was very good and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Wilneaya

Will stay again! Thx
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Easy access to CTA busses. We had a room with 3 beds which was much appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jackson

The property is in a very convenient location for nearby attractions. However, the hotel is apparently haunted and we didn't know until we were already there. Otherwise, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Latashea

Nice rooms & building. Close to restaurants & transportation. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Absolutely perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

I got a vintage vibe from the rooms it was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

It was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica J.

The week stay was very quiet and room service is very attentive and they stop by everyday. The only miss was not having dinner options available in the hotel during the week but the restaurant was open on the weekend
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025