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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property

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A spacious lobby with a central sofa, multiple seating areas, and a decorative ceiling.
Outdoor seating with yellow umbrellas labeled "Twisted Tea," wicker chairs, and tables.
A grand ballroom with ornate ceiling decorations, multiple chandeliers, and a central table with a white tablecloth.
A spacious bar area with a central bar, multiple seating options including bar stools and tables, and a well-lit ceiling with recessed lighting.
A cityscape with various buildings, including a prominent skyscraper and a classical building with arched windows.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Auditorium Building and Theatre
    ‪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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and large windows with curtains.

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV stand.

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

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

View all photos for Family Suite

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

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a painting, and a patterned rug.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the city through a window.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, each with a blue quilted bedspread and matching pillows. There is a bedside table with a lamp between the beds.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(139 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(83 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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a round dining table, and a small seating area.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

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

View all photos for Queen Room, Interior View

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Queen Room, Interior View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern bedroom with a city view, a large bed with blue bedding, a desk with a computer, and a flat-screen TV.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, City View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a view of a building.

Junior Suite, City View

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

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About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Congress Plaza Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grant Park. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodations for the spaciousness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Columbia College Chicago and Museum of Contemporary Photography
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 50000 square feet (4645 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekends from 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Tavern Tap - This sports bar serves breakfast only. Open select days.
Tavern Tap - Onsite sports bar. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • 14 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
This property provides central air conditioning in summer and central heating in the winter. In-room climate control is not available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4595 out of 10284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2676 out of 10284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1612 out of 10284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 757 out of 10284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 644 out of 10284 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Marquis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel an a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, safe, clean and reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay and i will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

liosbel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was super comfy and location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, great location, beautiful views from the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel clean room comfy beds. Definitely would stay here again for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and views!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noor

great location, helpful staff, room was clean and modern
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So good place and so central
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel in Chicago!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in a great location and the staff is always nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The bar being open late is nice and the staff are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good geographic location. Easy access, clean room, quick and easy check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but good historical feel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Santiago Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Super friendly staff. Recently renovated room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a little difficult, but the location is great and there was a lot to do in the area. The staff was wonderful and we enjoyed the history of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be Staying Here Again 😎
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

skyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! It’s very clean and very beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful architecture and haunted! Wonderful hotel in downtown Chicago with amazing views of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Avonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The elevator is faster than the Artemis II but the stay was great! It was quiet and we had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026