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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5.0
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 1-844-700-1007
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Wifi
Business
Smoke Free
24/7 Desk
Multilingual
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
237 square feet
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View
251 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View
251 square feet
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible
251 square feet
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lakeside
538 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
194 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
278 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Suite
538 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
3.5-star Chicago hotel in The Loop, walk to Millennium Park

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Business center
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

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 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Auditorium Building and Theatre and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Fine Arts Building.

Make yourself at home in one of the 870 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides 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, wedding services, and a banquet hall.

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/café. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage 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-in. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has facilities measuring 50000 square feet (4645 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Congress Plaza Hotel

520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 50000 square feet (4645 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Congress Plaza Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Express check-in
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Business center
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Meeting rooms
  • Year Built - 1893
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Free wired Internet
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 4645
  • Luggage storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space size (feet) - 50000
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Banquet hall
  • Total number of rooms - 870
  • Number of floors - 14
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Congress Plaza Hotel offers 870 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Refrigerator (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Hand-held showerhead

Where to Eat

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.

Tavern Tap - Onsite sports bar. Open select days.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • In-room accessibility
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 5:00 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

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 20.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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.

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.

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 each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per night

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

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 16 and USD 23 for adults, USD 12 and USD 18 for children (approximately)
  • Self parking fee: USD 46.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 52.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 49.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 59.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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

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We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

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