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3.7 out of 5

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"Without requesting, our room was upgraded when we checked in. The room was lovely and the view spectacular. It was a wonderful surprise! " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 01 Sep 2018

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Hotel Description

3.5-star hotel near Columbia College Chicago

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.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

$80* Per night/room Jan 28 - Jan 29

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Congress Plaza Hotel ratings based on 101 Verified Reviews

Review Summary

3.7 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0

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

4 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveler on Jan 1, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 9, 2020 by The 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!

4 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveler on Dec 17, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 18, 2019 by The Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center

Thank you for choosing The Congress Plaza Hotel, we look forward to hosting you for a future stay!

4 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveler on Dec 9, 2019

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Dec 9, 2019 by The Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center

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4 out of 5

Didn't like the maze like floor plan. Staff was pleasant

Posted by a verified traveler on Nov 24, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Nov 25, 2019 by The 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!

4 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveler on Nov 15, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Nov 15, 2019 by The 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!

4 out of 5

Great views of Lake Michigan, Grant Park, The Museum Campus and Navy Pier.

Posted by a verified traveler on Nov 11, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Nov 15, 2019 by The Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center

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4 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveler on Oct 17, 2019

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Oct 18, 2019 by The Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center

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4 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveler on Oct 5, 2019

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Oct 11, 2019 by The Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center

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4 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveler on Sep 30, 2019

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Sep 30, 2019 by The Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center

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4 out of 5

Great location, great view. Excellent breakfast deal Old building, needs some improvements. Elevators were out of order off and on. No way to control room temperature. We had fun anyway.,

Posted by a verified traveler on Sep 27, 2019

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Oct 2, 2019 by Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center

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About the Congress Plaza Hotel

Location 520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605

Property 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. There's an onsite business center. 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. For a fee, parking is available. 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.) (31.6 km / 19.6 mi)
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. Guests can surf the web using the 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

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekends from 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Congress Plaza Hotel has 2 restaurants serving breakfast only.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Windsurfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.

Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Accessible bathroom
Wheelchair accessible parking
In-room accessibility
Assistive listening devices 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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit are 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. Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 23 for adults, USD 12 and USD 18 for children (approximately)
Self parking fee: USD 46.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Valet parking fee: USD 52.00 per night (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.

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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.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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