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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property

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Junior Suite, City View | City view
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

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
(232 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

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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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(505 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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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

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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
(161 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

Standard Lakefront Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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

Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

King Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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

Standard Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Two Double Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 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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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

Standard Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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Miscellaneous

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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Interior

King Suite with Lake View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free wired internet

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

Lake View King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

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View from property

Lake View Room with 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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

Standard 2 double beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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

Suite with City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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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Plaza Congress Hotel
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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 24 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Congress Plaza Hotel on 25 May 2026 start from AU$223, 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. 4559 out of 10134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2665 out of 10134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1562 out of 10134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 737 out of 10134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 611 out of 10134 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mariah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great value for cost
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Travelled with family
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elba

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

J Guadalupe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very cold, key didn’t work for the side door
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Thad

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a large nice hotel but the wing I stayed in was under renovation and looked spooky and abandoned. The room was really nice but the bathtub drain was stuck closed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ken

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rickey

B
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Baris

very old, not maintained well, train passing next to the hotel every 5 mins, warm water problematic
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
When you check in they still have plexiglass between you and the front desk clerk - not very welcoming. The hallways and rooms are very dated. But, most important the room was clean and the bed/pillows were comfortable. Probably wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Meredith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Roaches in the rooms and have tried to handle this matter with the hotel manager but she doesn't answer emails or call back when I leave a message. I've attempted to reach out several times.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maeve

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was a beautiful historic property but many parts of it were run down. The room was nice and clean, but we saw several dead bugs and mouse traps throughout the hotel. It was also unfortunate that there was only one microwave for the entire huge hotel. The hotel staff weren't rude, but they weren't very friendly or helpful either. It was ok for our stay but I would definitely not recommend to anyone or stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

asia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was very hot the hallways were sketchy. It was so hot in our room we had to wake up to take cold showers. However the room was very pretty and the hotel itself was in a nice place. Easy checking in and out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness
The room and hotel is a bit run down as most places over a century old
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maxim

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Zachary, Cicero

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No room temperature controls is weird
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Quintina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very clean in good condition and well maintained, the staff was very courteous and willing to help, the amenities were as expected the only thing that I would suggest is to update the corridors and aisles of the hotel because they seemed extremely rundown until you get into the room that was good and the restaurant part was closed so we had to sit down at the bar and we didn’t like that because we were with kids.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tyana

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The family suite was spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026