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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Banquet hall
Junior Suite, City View | City view
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, Auditorium Building and Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbia College Chicago
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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
(212 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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
(22 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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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
(550 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(493 reviews)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(128 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Family Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(70 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(55 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
(146 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Lakefront Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

King Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Two Double Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 4

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

Junior Suite, City View

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

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

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Suite with City View

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Columbia College Chicago
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has 2 bars/lounges and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a business centre and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.
Congress Plaza Hotel offers 870 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Congress Plaza Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Millennium Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the spaciousness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Columbia College Chicago and Museum of Contemporary Photography
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 50000 square feet (4645 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Congress Plaza Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Chicago hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekends from 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Tavern Tap – This sports bar only serves breakfast.
Tavern Tap – On-site sports bar. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 62 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
This property provides central air conditioning in summer and central heating in the winter. In-room climate control is not available.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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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Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4368 out of 9804 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2618 out of 9804 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1502 out of 9804 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 717 out of 9804 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 599 out of 9804 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was spotless and comfortable. The only complaint I have is that breakfast was buffet only, not a menu, so you pay $35 even if you just want toast and some eggs. Also, they were too short-staffed to do in-room dining and were out of a lot of food items. The lake view rooms are super nice, and the view is great, but be aware that the street noise is very loud. The noise quieted down around 2:00 am and I was able to sleep just fine, though, and I would definitely stay again. Also - the bathrooms are very nice, but the bathtubs are just regular tubs, not “deep-soaking” tubs like they advertise. I stayed for a weekend and enjoyed my stay. It’s a very old hotel so you have to understand that even with renovations the building still has issues like the street noise, plumbing, and heating. The food at the on-site restaurant is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older hotel and I think it’s beautiful, but certainly it’s not fancy. But with that location, I don’t need fancy and the view of the lake and the fountain was awesome. From when we entered, and Stephen took care of us, pointed us in the right direction and told us the best place to park… every staff member after that was friendly and looked out for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zach

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lobby and elevator smelled like weed, zero hot water in my room even after calling to complain, and rude staff all around. So unimpressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Enver Işık

Liked: Cleanliness
Average
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marcelino

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
didnt like the confusing room numbers
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pieces of the wall were falling off. The bed was very uncomfortable. The curtains were broken, the rod was falling off the wall. Felt very unmaintained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had 4 adults in the Family Suite plenty of room. Could use larger TV's. We requested more towels and coffee and were delivered promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
a/c unit in room 807 not working well
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family suite worked out really well for us (husband, wife, and 3 young kids). The staff was very helpful for the most part. The lounge and restaurant were understaffed so we couldn’t really use either. Great location and nice room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathon

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

10/10 Excellent

ZIYING

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great location for everything!!!
Bears Game
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have a great time relaxing in a beautiful room that gave us a spectacular view of the lake. Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fairly clean the front desk staff was rude but its Chicago so it's normal the breakfast restaurant supposedly had a menu but our last day we went there a our only option was a breakfast buffet which was absolutely horrible then when we got our bill it was 83 dollars we were charged for a large group 2 people like 12 dollars to summarize they got all the money they'll ever get from me one star overall
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher Thayne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DANA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
VERY QUIET AND PEACEFUL STAY
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly and helpful saff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

STACY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay if you have tickets for the Auditorium across the street. Room was spacious and clean. Room service was most excellent with a New York Strip steak, mashed potatos, broccoli and a salad.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Area is great and walkable distance to touring areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025