Congress Plaza Hotel

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A spacious lobby with a central sofa, multiple seating areas, and a decorative ceiling.

A cityscape with various buildings, including a prominent skyscraper and a classical building with arched windows.

Outdoor seating with yellow umbrellas labeled "Twisted Tea," wicker chairs, and tables.

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 grand ballroom with ornate ceiling decorations, multiple chandeliers, and a central table with a white tablecloth.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Gym
Breakfast available
Parking available
Business services

$123 nightly

$147 total

Total with taxes and fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Explore the area

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.)
‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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

Very good

Lake view
251 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free wired internet

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

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

Excellent

Lake view
538 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free wired internet

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

Family Suite

Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Good

278 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
Free wired internet

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Good

237 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free wired internet

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

Very good

Lake view
251 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free wired internet

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

Family Suite

Very good

538 sq ft
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Free wired internet

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

Accessible Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Good

251 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free wired internet

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

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

Queen Room, Interior View

Very good

194 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
Free wired internet

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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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

$131 nightly

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Total with taxes and fees

About the neighborhood

Chicago

With a stay at Congress Plaza Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Columbia College Chicago and Museum of Contemporary Photography. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Auditorium Building and Theatre.

What's nearby

Grant Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Auditorium Building and Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Columbia College Chicago - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Buckingham Fountain - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

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

‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
‪South Loop Club - ‬6 min walk
‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk
‪Epic Burger - ‬4 min walk
‪Buddy Guy's Legends - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 870 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, a hair salon, and wedding services.

Grab a bite at Tavern Tap, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 50000 square feet (4645 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.

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 transportation

Uncovered self parking on site (USD 62 per night)

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 center
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
Elevator
Hand-held showerhead
Smooth flooring in room
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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

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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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)
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

This property provides central air conditioning in summer and central heating in the winter. In-room climate control is not available.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location, safe, clean and reasonable price.

Older hotel but well maintained. Rooms took a bit to cool off during the summer but the view was great!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

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About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

Property amenities

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Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

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Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

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