35th-Bronzeville-IIT Station accommodation from AU$193

The valet staff were excellent. The breakfast and drink vouchers make the hotel a great value. The breakfast is better than most hotels offer. The hotel is conveniently located to get to walking tours and other downtown attractions. Hotel staff are dedicated to meeting guest needs.

The Congress Hotel in Chicago is a nice, older hotel. Big on the outside and bigger on the inside, the room we stayed in was a basic hotel room that faced inward. If you can get a lake view room, go for it. The hotel is older and shows some wear and tear. The location is terrific as it is on Michigan Ave., just across the street from Grant Park. An easy walk to several EL stops, and also an easy walk to the Van Buren St. Metra station. The hotel oozes history and if that it your thing, then it is definitely worth staying at the Congress. We didn't drive a car into the city, so I have no idea about parking. The hotel bar is nice and the drinks were well-priced.

This is a beautiful hotel and wonderful staff. We loved the design and the decor. The coffee area was so well set up and very thoughtful with honey, almond milk, lemons for water and tea. Very clean and delicious. The gym was a bit small but had all of the equipment and weights needed. They had chilled eucalyptus face towels that I loved so much at the end of my workout. The location was great. We loved the Nederlander theater and seeing The Notebook! My husband and I had an amazing time. Chicago was great! This hotel will not disappoint.