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Congress Plaza Hotel
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605 US
near Exit 51h-i on I-90 (~1.1mi)
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Reservations: (515) 203-2690
3.5 Star Property Near Grant Park
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Average
3.0/5
Based on 3983 guest reviews
- Free wired internet
- Free WiFi
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Fitness facilities
- Smoke-free property
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04/18/2024 - 04/19/2024
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Verified Reviews of Congress Plaza Hotel
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Always a great time !"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Awesome time, thanks.
Amy C. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from 
12-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Mar 09 to Sun Mar 10 2024 at a $166.99 average nightly rate. 
"Decent Clean Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
It was clean and decent.
Debbie S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
08-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Nov 04 to Mon Nov 06 2023 at a $181.99 average nightly rate. "Beautiful Hotel!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
This beautiful hotel has the best location, beautiful lobby. Excellent for the price!
Diane S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
06-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Nov 04 to Sun Nov 05 2023 at a $125.99 average nightly rate. "Good Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Good hotel.
Yosihei C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
11-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Oct 07 to Mon Oct 09 2023 at a $296.49 average nightly rate. "Nice clean restful room."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Room was more than adequate for breaks and sleeping during our visit. Hotel location was great for us. We had a very good experience.
Kimberly K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
26-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 21 to Fri Jun 23 2023 at a $151.99 average nightly rate. "Quick & Easy Registration"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We are part of the Thanksgiving Parade. We reserve every year. This is our fifth year. Thank you.
Sandra M. (Group coordinator, booked 5 rooms), from
27-Nov-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Nov 23 to Thu Nov 24 2022 at a $118.30 average nightly rate. Summary of Verified Reviews
Property Description
With a stay at Congress Plaza Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Columbia College Chicago and Museum of Contemporary Photography. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Auditorium Building and Theatre.
Grab a bite at Tavern Tap, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Make yourself at home in one of the 870 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Roosevelt University - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Columbia College Chicago - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Museum of Contemporary Photography - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Auditorium Building and Theatre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Fine Arts Building - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
State Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Chicago Architecture Foundation - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Mergenthaler Lofts - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Harold Washington Library Center - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Art Institute of Chicago - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Buckingham Fountain - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Millennium Park - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Dearborn St Station - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Lakefront Trail - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 19.3 km / 12 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 30.3 km / 18.9 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 38.1 km / 23.7 mi
The preferred airport for Congress Plaza Hotel is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 50000 square feet (4645 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, a hair salon, and wedding services.
Amenities / Features
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Conference space size (meters) - 4645
- Free wired internet
- Sailing nearby
- Free WiFi
- Bicycle parking available
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Assistive listening devices available
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- Recycling
- LED light bulbs
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Multilingual staff
- Secured bicycle storage
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- Uncovered parking
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Year Built - 1893
- Number of buildings/towers - 3
- Total number of rooms - 870
- Number of floors - 14
- Professional property host/manager
- Banquet hall
- Vending machine
- Meeting rooms
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Windsurfing nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Change of towels (on request)
- Wedding services
- Luggage storage
- Express check-out
- Porter/bellhop
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of restaurants - 2
- Housekeeping on request
- Golfing nearby
- Smoke-free property
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Conference space
- Hair salon
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
- ATM/banking
- Conference space size (feet) - 50000
- Concierge services
Airport & Shuttle Information
Midway Airport - 11 milesO'Hare Airport - 18 miles**Taxi cabOne way to/from O’Hare$30.00-$35.00One way to/from Midway$22.00-$28.00**Airport Express One way from O’Hare $27.00 each way, $49.00 round trip One way from Midway $22.00 each way, $37.00 round trip Call Airport Express for group rates
Local Shuttle Info: Shuttle is not available.
Breakfast Information
American Breakfast per person inclusive tax & service charge at $21.95 - Coupons through sales department
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets not allowed
No pets allowed.
Misc Fees / Policies
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 16–23 for adults, and USD 12–18 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 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Deposit: USD 25.00 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
- Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Cleaning Policies
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Essential workers only - NO
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
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