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Congress Plaza Hotel

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

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Junior Suite, City View | Living area | TV
Lobby
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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

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₹11,223
₹13,175 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

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
(204 reviews)

Highlights

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(530 reviews)

Highlights

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(492 reviews)

Highlights

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(125 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Suite

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

Family Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(54 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(142 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, City View

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Buckingham Fountain - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grant Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 19 min walk - 1.6 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

  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fontano's Pizza and Subs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gazebo Restaurant at Grant Park - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kitty O'Sheas - ‬3 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 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms and concierge services
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe 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

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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

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 14 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Smoke-free property

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
Congress Plaza
Congress Plaza Chicago
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Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago
Hotel Congress Plaza
Plaza Congress Hotel
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Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago
Congress Plaza Hotel Hotel Chicago

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 19 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Congress Plaza Hotel on 2 Nov 2025 start from ₹11,223.25, 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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Reviews

Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4160 out of 9473 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2551 out of 9473 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1455 out of 9473 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 725 out of 9473 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 582 out of 9473 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location very convenient parking nice staff clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

LI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building is beautiful and was perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was top notch, the bed so comfortable, just a great overall stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vedran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merri jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff was so friendly!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ABDULAZIZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Likable place! I enjoyed my stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Easy check in, kind and helpful staff. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stanley

Was conveniently located
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was comfortable, front desk personnel were great. Great bar and food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is nice and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sri Sujana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and services were amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. Would definetly stay here again on my next trip to Chicago
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and clean room, held my bags for the day while I had some business before I left the city
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's an older hotel ... a little shabby in a few ways but clean and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an all around nice place. It is our 3rd stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Amenities
Everything was really nice and close to Grant park which is fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean Hotel, me and my friend enjoyed our stay here. It is an older hotel but the room was really nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar needs to be updated service was great though. Overall great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Amenities
Convenient downtown location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismael Noe Jr.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful and polite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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