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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

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.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(233 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(572 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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
(507 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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
(132 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Family Suite

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(74 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(60 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

Queen Room, Interior View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(163 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Junior Suite, City View

Junior Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Chicago

Congress Plaza Hotel puts you in the heart of Chicago, within steps of Auditorium Building and Theatre and Columbia College Chicago. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. .Tavern Tap is open for breakfast. Tavern Tap is the hotel's own sports bar. 50000 square feet (4645 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available at weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a short walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown Chicago hotel include Museum of Contemporary Photography and Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies.

What's nearby

  • Auditorium Building and Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Columbia College Chicago - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • State Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buckingham Fountain - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fontano's Pizza and Subs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maharaj Indian Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lao Sze Chuan - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

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 3.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 870 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 50000 sq ft of conference space
  • 4645 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1893
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
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.

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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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Congress Plaza Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Congress Plaza Hotel?

As of 31 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Congress Plaza Hotel on 29 June 2026 start from AU$215, including 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.

Is parking available at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Yep, Congress Plaza Hotel has an uncovered self car park for USD 62.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Congress Plaza Hotel?

The closest beach to Congress Plaza Hotel is Ohio Street Beach (2.3 km).

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Congress Plaza Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Congress Plaza Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is offered at weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Congress Plaza Hotel?

No, Congress Plaza Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Yep, Congress Plaza Hotel has 2 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Congress Plaza Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4558 out of 10135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2664 out of 10135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1567 out of 10135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 736 out of 10135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 610 out of 10135 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabbriella

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Ashton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was friendly, the rooms are dated but the lobby and history of the building is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes love the old fashioned look and the way the whole room was thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

veronica

Travelled with family
Location is perfect and rooms are average. I didn’t like that housekeeping stopped late at night once in my 3 day stay to only pick up trash and we had to ask for towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anadalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
The amazing view of the water and park!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

marshay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Elijah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Roman

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We mainly go to Chicago for medical appointments and it is *so awesome* that you can actually open the windows here.That is the main reason we chose it. Because Dad has cancer we aired it out and then ran our own air purifier. No bad smells or anything, we're just being cautious because of his health. The staff are helpful and our room was very clean but the infrastructure *is* 133 years old and remodeled several times, so there are quirks like gaps in the room door itself where the wood panels have been reattached to the door. This is NBD for us, but I can believe the reviews that say you could hear hallway noise on busy nights. It was slow on a weeknight in Feb, we slept in. For wheelchair users: make sure you confirm details with the front desk. We got an accessible room which did have grab bars and extra space with a wide bathroom door, but with a standard tub. The listing shows a roll-in shower, which we didn't need, but fyi for others. There was a small bump from the room to the bathroom. Also, the towel rack and soap ledge above the sink were very high, I think a wheelchair user would have had trouble. The elevator should work but it's a close fit, and our floor had a deep carpet. PS we realized after we got settled that *this* is Chicago's most haunted hotel. Total ripoff. We slept on the 4th floor and not one single apparition or ghostly wail. ;) Not to worry, we'll be back.
One of the N tower elevators was originally a little narrow and has been modded to be wheelchair-accessible.
Very cushiony carpet
Original and updated door plate
Those high ceilings! And the famous opening windows.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Clean rooms ,great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rose

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Octavia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff and a nice view of the city, close to a ton of things in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Anita

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Shortly after our check in when noticed our room did not have heat called the operator only to be told the hotels boiler was out, had to call a 2nd time because the toilet wouldn't flush finally when the maintenance guy came to fix the toilet he said he could get us a space heater we was so excited to get the heater because we was literally jogging in place to warm up when we got the heater we turned it up to 90 degrees unfortunately the room was so cold the heater didn't help we slept in our clothes we had to spend extra money for delivery fees because the hotel restaurants were closed due to the boiler issues I wish the hotel would have informed us/guests during check in allowing us to decide if we wanted to still stay or make other plans we didn't stay any longer the day of check out we slept fully clothed because the room was like a freezer horrible experience for what it cost, I would hope your hotel can make this right.....
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lobby and bar were beautiful. My room was spacious. Comfortable bed. Great view. Rm572 My only complaint is that it took forever for the hot water. At first I thought I was going to have to take a cold shower. It made it up eventually. Great location. Close to CTA & museums.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Noelia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026