Congress Plaza Hotel

3 stars
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Chicago, IL
+1 312 427 3800
7.2
Good
based on 9404 reviews
9,404 reviews
Mon 20/7
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Tue 21/7
2 guests, 1 room
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$160
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Standard Room, 1 queen bed
$160
King room, 1 king bed
$189
Queen room, bed type unknown
$216
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Overview

Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has 2 bars/lounges and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a business center, and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request. Congress Plaza Hotel offers 870 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
7.2
Good
9404 reviews

Latest deals for Congress Plaza Hotel

Mon 20/7
-
Tue 21/7
Standard Room, 1 queen bed
$160
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
$189
nightly with fees
Queen room, 1 queen bed
$239
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
$189
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$231
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
$439
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
$195
nightly with fees
Queen room, 1 queen bed
$218
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
$288
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
$210
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$245
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
$471
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$216
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
$236
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
$271
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$221
nightly with fees
Double room, 2 double beds
$339
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
$563
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 1 queen bed
$233
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$239
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 1 queen bed
$240
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
$324
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 1 queen bed
$240
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 1 king bed
$249
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
$259
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
$494
nightly with fees
Double room, 2 double beds
$731
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
$274
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$280
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 1 king bed
$615
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
$282
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 1 king bed
$293
nightly with fees
Double room, 2 double beds
$450
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
$294
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$302
nightly with fees
Double room, 2 double beds
$409
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
$395
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$400
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
$422
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 2 double beds
$678
nightly with fees
Double room, 2 double beds
$1,753
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 1 king bed
$558
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
$1,363
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Amenities at Congress Plaza Hotel

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking
  • Adapted bath
  • Allergy-free room
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Lake view
  • Landmark view
  • Storage available
  • Quiet street view
  • River view
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini-market on site
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Bicycle hire
  • Beauty salon
  • Windsurfing
  • Shopping

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kid-friendly buffet

Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Gym

Reviews of Congress Plaza Hotel

7.2
Good
9404 verified ratings
Wonderful
2608
Very good
1804
Good
1850
Okay
989
Fair
934
Mediocre
465
Poor
753

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Most guests praised the hotel's outstanding location, noting its proximity to attractions, restaurants, and public transport as a major advantage. The staff received mixed feedback, with some guests finding them friendly and helpful, while others experienced issues with service responsiveness and communication. Cleanliness was also mixed, with some rooms and common areas described as clean and updated, but others mentioned stained linens, musty smells, and outdated decor. Bed comfort and room size were common concerns, with several guests finding the beds uncomfortable and the rooms smaller than expected. Overall, the location stood out as the hotel's strongest feature, making it a convenient choice for visitors despite some service and comfort drawbacks.
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Location10 out of 10
Service5 out of 10
Cleanliness4 out of 10
Bed Comfort3.5 out of 10
Room Size3.5 out of 10
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4.0
Mediocre
Anonymous, Jun 2026
Hotel is tired. VERY tired. Our room was expensive, small and with a bathroom desperately in need of refurbishment. 12th floor. Only 1 working elevator. Gym had broken equipment and wasn’t usable. Staff overall surly. To be honest I would be too if I had to work here!
4.0
Mediocre
Steve, May 2026
The location was good….but the rooms are old and do not have adjustable heat/ air conditioning. Most of the time it was blazing hot in the room. Hot water was a rarity with showers…mostly cold. Two of the entrance doors are broken. The adjoined rooms are separated by only one door and the locks are old and don’t work well. The noise from outside the hotel feels like you don’t even have walls….so l...
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8.0
Very good
Justin, Apr 2026
For an older hotel, the rooms were nicely updated - new flooring, fresh paint, newer furniture, and plenty of places to charge devices - and said updates didn’t take away from the historic character of the building. The shower was a little cramped and the bed was a little firm, but the value for our room rate was rather quite exceptional. We would definitely stay here again. One thing we would not...
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4.0
Mediocre
Ann, Nov 2025
The two good things were it was clean and it was quiet. That's it.
6.0
Okay
Kristin, Jul 2025
Definitely needs an upgrade in the hallways and restaurant. Chipping paint, old musty carpet and very outdated decor make it a sad place to wander through. The room itself was updated and clean, all but the bathroom and closet. While I appreciate a skyline print to decorate an urban room, perhaps Manhattan doesn’t make sense on a wall in Chicago?
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2025
Hotel was great! Good location, clean hotel. Tv was as very small for it being 2025, but we didn’t spend much time in the room anyway. Absolute steal for the price.
4.0
Mediocre
Tom, May 2025
Location was good. Rooms way too hot. WiFi very spotty.
4.0
Mediocre
Anonymous, May 2025
Great base of operations and close to the theater I was attending a show at, which was its biggest plus. Check-in woman had a slight attitude, but check-out woman was very sweet. Hallways showed signs they needed some care (cracks, chipping paint, etc.). Room had no visual appeal; made me feel like I was in a youth hostel. Ice maker on my floor didn't work. One of my heaters/air conditioners didn'...
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2.0
Poor
Mark, Aug 2024
Bad customer Service, at the front desk
8.0
Very good
Henry, Jun 2024
I’m in a wheelchair. Most everything was accessible but the shower/tub was a conventional bathtub so I couldn’t shuffle into it. So I did sponge baths.

Location

520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605

What's nearby

  • Grant Park208 m
  • Art Institute of Chicago0.5 km
  • Chicago Board of Trade Building0.7 km
  • Millennium Park0.9 km
  • Willis Tower1 km
  • Field Museum1.2 km
  • Chicago Theater1.2 km
  • Shedd Aquarium1.2 km
  • Michigan Avenue Bridge1.5 km
  • Magnificent Mile2.2 km
  • Michigan Avenue2.2 km
  • River North2.4 km

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Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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  • How long should you stay at Congress Plaza Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 5 days.

FAQs when booking at Congress Plaza Hotel

  • What deals or special offers can guests receive at the Congress Plaza Hotel?

    If you are hoping to eat some of your meals at the Congress Plaza Hotel during your trip, consider booking the Bed and Breakfast package, which will provide you with free daily breakfast for every member of your party. Depending on how many nights you will be staying at the hotel, you may also be eligible to receive a discount on your booking.

  • What wedding packages are offered by the Congress Plaza Hotel?

    When couples are planning their special day at the Congress Plaza Hotel, there are several reception packages that they can choose from. The basic package provides a selection of amenities, including a personal wedding planner, a sparkling wine toast, decorations, a 4h open bar, and a custom designed wedding cake. Different catering packages can be selected, with the A Moment in Time package costing $129 per guest and providing entree choices such as beef wellington, pot stickers, and crab cakes. For a fancier menu, opt for the An Elegant Affair package, which costs $159 per guest and includes the option of filet mignon and lobster tails.

  • What meeting amenities are offered by the Congress Plaza Hotel?

    For those that are planning on hosting a meeting or workshop at the Congress Plaza Hotel, there are many services that you can take advantage of. For an additional fee, guests can receive access to audio equipment, technical personnel to help with logistical set-ups, lighting, and special effects. It is also possible to purchase access to flip charts, easels, markers, and an AV cart, as well as computer data equipment and video equipment. There is an on-site catering team that will work with you to customize your perfect menu for the event.

  • What popular sites and attractions are located near the Congress Plaza Hotel?

    If you are interested in science, consider visiting the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, a unique experience that is only a 5m drive from the Congress Plaza Hotel. For those that enjoy art, the Museum of Contemporary Art can be reached by car in under 7m and is known for being one of the world’s largest contemporary art venues. The Field Museum is a 6m drive from the hotel and focuses on natural history, making it a popular choice among children.

  • What choices do guests have when traveling from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to the Congress Plaza Hotel?

    If you will be traveling with a lot of luggage or just simply want to go from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to the Congress Plaza Hotel as quickly as possible, it is best to either rent a car or use a ridesharing service. A standard UberX will cost you approximately $31 to $39 each way, while an UberXL will be closer to $50 to $65. If you would like to save money, opt to use public transportation instead, such as the local train. The Blue line will bring you to the hotel in around 50m, and a single-fare ticket will cost $2.50.(Prices checked 06/06/19).

  • Where is Congress Plaza Hotel located?

    Congress Plaza Hotel is located at 520 South Michigan Avenue in Loop, 0.3 km from the centre of Chicago. Grant Park is the closest landmark to Congress Plaza Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Congress Plaza Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Congress Plaza Hotel.

  • Does Congress Plaza Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Congress Plaza Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Congress Plaza Hotel from the airport?

    Congress Plaza Hotel is 14 km from Chicago Midway.

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    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Congress Plaza Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Congress Plaza Hotel.

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Distance to airport

7.3
0.3 km
Chicago Midway
14.0 km

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