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Congress Plaza Hotel

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

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Aerial view
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Junior Suite, City View | City view
Exterior
Junior Suite, City View | Living area | TV

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ₹12,217
₹14,342 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Junior Suite, City View

Highlights

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

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

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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

Family Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
  • 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

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grant Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Soldier Field - 2 min drive - 1.8 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
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • A lift, a gift shop and a vending machine
  • 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

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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

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

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

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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Congress Hotel Plaza
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Congress Plaza Chicago
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Plaza Congress Hotel
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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 25 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Congress Plaza Hotel on 1 May 2025 start from ₹12,217.31, excluding 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3649 out of 8722 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2427 out of 8722 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1355 out of 8722 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 728 out of 8722 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 563 out of 8722 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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keshawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, easy check in, and good security
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

G A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
accessible to a lot of attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Valentina

We had a good stay for 3 days. The hotel is very beautiful inside and the service was good and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfect, very convenient considering we went to the hwassa concert right across the street at the auditorium. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Steve the door man was very nice and helpful! Was a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! We always stay here when we come to Chicago!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While it’s an older building, it’s well taken care of for its age. A great price for the area, would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. The staff were incredibly accommodating and friendly. There is no better value for location and cost
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oralia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room with a view and the staff at the Lounge bar they have
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verónica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, the facilities are very comfortable, clean, and the view is beautiful. Definitely a nice place worth visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at The Congress Plaza hotel. The location was perfect for our plans. Everything was very clean, and security did their job well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

VIcki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were not there for very long but the hotel was beautiful and safe. I loved the charm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View and building architecture are exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, with very clean facilities and bus station right in front of hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Amenities
Nice room and view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
property, and staff met and exceeded all expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Amenities
I like that it’s downtown and the view is really pretty
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool OLD hotel with a dynamite vibe. Not the most pristine hotel but it more than makes up for it with style and charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time in Chicago, and loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good location for Auditorium performances.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LuTisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room gave a homey feeling
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was above and beyond. We really enjoy our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025