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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Columbia College Chicago

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Junior Suite, City View | Living area | TV
Exterior
Junior Suite, City View | City view
Accessible Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is SAR 503
SAR 590 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Accessible Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Accessible Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Junior Suite, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room, Interior View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Queen Room, Interior View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Auditorium Building and Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grant Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 2 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 5 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fontano's Subs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buddy Guy's Legends - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

Hotel near Columbia College Chicago
Located close to Auditorium Building and Theatre and Museum of Contemporary Photography, Congress Plaza Hotel provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 870 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 62.00 per night)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekends 6:30 AM–11:00 AM: USD 16-23 for adults and USD 12-18 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Tavern Tap
  • Tavern Tap

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Fitness center
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space (50000 square feet)
  • 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 available
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Congress Hotel Plaza
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Congress Plaza Chicago
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Frequently asked questions

Is Congress Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 62.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 49.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 59.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Congress Plaza Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps from Columbia College Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Photography, and Auditorium Building and Theatre. Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies and Fine Arts Building are just steps away. Harrison Station and Chicago Van Buren Street Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3566 out of 8590 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2405 out of 8590 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1333 out of 8590 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 728 out of 8590 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 558 out of 8590 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, with very clean facilities and bus station right in front of hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, very cute room setup with a nice view of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and staff was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a easy place to stay at
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location Great price Will stay agsin
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Francia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
aside from its location I love the history and the ambience of this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable bed and great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael Levy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our overnight stay and convenience to concert venue.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice rooms for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The historic building is amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SOPHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Quadree

It was a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the view and confort it’s a good place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was really good, the location is perfect if you want to walk around downtown. The staff were nice and friendly. The room was very good and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Wilneaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again! Thx
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was within walking distance of both the Contemporary Art Museym and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to CTA busses. We had a room with 3 beds which was much appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome in overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a very convenient location for nearby attractions. However, the hotel is apparently haunted and we didn't know until we were already there. Otherwise, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Latashea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms & building. Close to restaurants & transportation. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited food around there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got a vintage vibe from the rooms it was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025