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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Columbia College Chicago

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Experience the vibrant energy of Chicago at Congress Plaza Hotel, where shopping and dining meet. Enjoy a meal at one of the two on-site restaurants, unwind with a coffee or cocktail from the coffee shop/cafe or 2 bars, and stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Guests rave about this hotel's central location near Auditorium Building and Theatre.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
$135 nightly
The total price is $161
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(231 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 251 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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
(22 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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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
(572 reviews)
  • 278 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(504 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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
(132 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 251 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

Family Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(73 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(59 reviews)
  • 251 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

Queen Room, Interior View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(161 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Standard Lakefront Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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King Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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Standard Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Two Double Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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Suite with City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Map
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Auditorium Building and Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Columbia College Chicago - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • State Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buckingham Fountain - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 26 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 32 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 37 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

  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fontano's Pizza and Subs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maharaj Indian Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lao Sze Chuan - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at Congress Plaza Hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Columbia College Chicago and Museum of Contemporary Photography. After visiting the fitness center 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, Millennium Park and Auditorium Building and Theatre are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers like the central 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 870 rooms
    • Arranged over 14 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

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

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 62.00 per night)
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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)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

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

Services

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

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1893
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Bicycle parking
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Tavern Tap - This sports bar serves breakfast only.
Tavern Tap - Onsite sports bar. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 16 to 23 for adults, and USD 12 to 18 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 49.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 59.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs USD 62.00 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche

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

This property provides central air conditioning in summer and central heating in the winter. In-room climate control is not available.

Also known as

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Congress Hotel Plaza

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Congress Plaza Chicago

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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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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 62.00 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. 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-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Congress Plaza Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (2-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Congress Plaza Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, sailing, and windsurfing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like 2 bars and a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Congress Plaza Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

Does Congress Plaza Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

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 8 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Reviews

Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Lobby
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Parking

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and value with plenty to offer from check in to check out
Brandon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, beautiful historic hotel with clean, updated rooms.
Jennifer, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room looked great, basically more like a studio than a hotel room.
Esteban, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Building is old- historic with fairly well maintained common areas, but also the guest areas
Laura, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location!! Very friendly staff that are so appreciative when given a tip!
Kathryn, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Friendly staff
Shaneka, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room we stayed in was clean and beautiful! The building had so many beautiful features
Lauren, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is absolutely Beautifulamd have so many onsite accommodation,from dining to gift shopping .Only issue no parking included In stay I think they quoted me 65 a night to park
Beautiful seating Area where you check in next to the restaurant.
The Beautiful high ceiling and old feel makes this place so Beautiful to the eye
Lonnetta, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome location
Ted, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was nice, clean room, nice location
Zyanya, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The amazing view of the water and park!
Catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, helpful staff, and beautiful architecture.
Casandra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, centrally located hotel. Food menu at bar a bit limited but loads of places around to eat at. Great stay
Jeff, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were clean staff was friendly.
Waylon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really interesting place, great price for the location too. Staff was very friendly.
Elise, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Self parking refers to must find public parking, old building in need of some maintenance/updates, end up with a conjoined room where it basically sounded like the people next door where in your room. The location to activities/events and the lake view are the main selling points.
Derek, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Solid stay. Out bathroom was upgraded and awesome. Good water/coffee options. Amazing view. Comfortable bed. Nothing fancy, no frills, but totally a solid stay, especially for the price, and the location was fantastic! Perfect quick in/out for a concert around the corner.
Brad and Derick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I didn't have to park, and the bar selection was decent. A little " pricey " but expected. And check-out was the BEST !! All I did was submit my room key ...
Vincent, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very large and nice. Tge staff and locatiin was great. I will definitely be back. 🙂
Karen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

lovely staff, beautiful spacious historic architecture, classy touches like vintage plates and cutlery
Heidi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was my second time staying. I love this place. Perfect location, pretty clean for how old, amazing staff. My ONLY complaint is that the beds are hard as a rock. Pillows are nice though. Will stay again but will bring a small mattress topper.
Jillian, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was spotless, security was a great help with everything.
Gina, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

So much character in the rooms.
Sara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here because it was very convenient. Right across the street from the auditorium theater. St. Patrick’s Day parade, the next day, not far from the hotel. Very walkable. Terrific room with a great view, only downside it was chilly in the room, would love to have had more heat.
Patrick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and clean rooms. Check in was nice and smooth.
Alondra, 1-night trip