Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago
Hotel in South Loop, IL
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this hotel
Directly across from Millennium Park and sitting on the iconic Michigan Avenue, Congress Plaza Hotel offers elegance, luxury, and history in the heart of downtown Chicago.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of South Loop, IL
Available Rooms
King Room
1 King • 279 ft²
Sleeps 2
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King Room with Lake View - Non-Smoking
1 King • 247 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Double Room with Two Double Beds
2 Double • 236 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Queen Room
1 Queen • 193 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Double Room with Two Double Beds with Lake View
2 Double • 247 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Ratings and reviews
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5.0 / 10.0
Room was ready when I arrived. Bar was convenient, staff was friendly and the hotel seemed very safe.
Hotel lobby looked nice, the bar and hallways were dated. The rooms were in dire need of a remodel. Fresh paint in the closet in my room smelled like chemicals the entire stay. Bathroom was finished with very cheap faux tile. Mildew growing on the groutlines in the shower. Shower tub had a slow drain. Room had a cold, stale feel - almost clinic-like.
7.0 / 10.0
Localisation parfaite et chambre confortable
Le personnel :
Personnel désagréable à l’accueil et à la consigne bagage. Pas de bonjour , pas d’au revoir et aucun effort avec les voyageurs ne parlant pas couramment l’anglais.
7.0 / 10.0
Situation géographique
Une odeur désagréable flottait dans la chambre au point d'en être incommodé. L'établissement est dans son jus malgré quelques rénovations manquées. Les portes ne ferment plus très bien, salle de bain inadaptée...
8.0 / 10.0
La ubicacio, l’habitacio era molt gran. Es un hotel classic
Sentiem roncar al de l’habitacio del costat. El personal es correcte, sense cap simpatia adicional.
7.0 / 10.0
Great location near Soldier Field. Easy to get to from the airport (Blue Line to La Salle and a 5' walk). bus stops right outside. Millennium Park across the road. Great price.
Bar didn't have draft beer. Rooms a bit dated and tatty.
10.0 / 10.0
Location is brilliant, rooms were quiet spacious and comfortable
8.0 / 10.0
Location: Not far from LaSalle station. Panda Express is near-by. Lake Park is close but under construction, hence NA here.
Room: clean
Bed: comfy.
Location: not the hotel's fault but it was a bit far from my meeting place. ok.
Room: bath tub drain plug was not working. Basin drain plug is weird. (it is there but there is no way to control it unless you crawl down under the basin). A bit noisy as it was 3rd floor from the street. But I sleep through ok.
Bed: the cooling was a bit too strong and there is no way to lessen it. I can turn off the fan but that would make the air stuffy. no blanket was provided but I used the bed linen cover instead.
4.0 / 10.0
The best thing about this hotel is its location, just down the street from the Art Institute and with easy walking distance of the CTA. I can also say the mattress in the room was very comfortable and the view facing Lake Michigan is spectacular.
Be aware that parking is not included in the price quoted. The parking behind the hotel was $62 a day, so for a three-day weekend it added a significant amount to our expenses. But really the most disappointing thing was the room renovation. The rooms in this hotel used to be historically interesting and attractive, like you were stepping back in time to the 1940s-50s. That cool atmosphere, that sense of history is gone - the room renovation looks like any other chain hotel in America. Even though the lobby is the same and still beautiful, because of that change in the room, the Congress has lost its appeal to me, it is no longer special or fun. We likely won't stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Lokacija je top
manje bitno ali evo tepih u hodniku
8.0 / 10.0
Hotelli on loistavalla paikalla keskustassa. Vanha hotelli huokuu historiaa. Huone oli kuitenkin moderni..Erityisesti nautimme siitä että lattialla ei ollut kokolattiamattoa.
Henkilökunta erittäin avuliasta. Pidimme hotellista tosi paljon.
Huoneeseen kuului autojen kovaääninen kaasutus ja tyyttäily. Äänieristys oli huono.
3.0 / 10.0
Rooms were close together location was great
Dirty rooms with bugs in the bathroom and broken showers that weren’t fixed. Spoke with front desk they didn’t help tried contacting managers multiple times no help no room changed and no fixed shower.
7.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was poor choice…location excellent
Location
9.0 / 10.0
Great value for money, cheaper than the local hostel. Good location, comfortable, clean.
Wi-Fi wasn’t great. Breakfast wasn’t included.
4.0 / 10.0
location
run down, wallpaper coming off the walls, needs a makeover
6.0 / 10.0
Good location. I got my room upgraded at no extra cost. Many facilities.
Not very clean, but it’s okay for the price. Sheets and towels were changed every other day.
5.0 / 10.0
The lobby was nice. We did ran a race and we enjoyed the proximity to the race.
Needs more maintenance. The faucets in the shower were leaking. In one room, the tv had no reception. The rooms were hot. We couldn’t set any kind of temperature for the room. We heard a lot of traffic noise making it hard to go to sleep. There was not a lot of light in the room. One of our rooms had only one lamp.
8.0 / 10.0
Rooms were spacious and clean, beds were very comfortable. Fridge worked, safe handy.
The view out the room could have been better.
6.0 / 10.0
L emplacement/ la proximité du centre.
Vétuste. La moquette. Et l aération des chambres, ps possible de ventiler les chambres.
10.0 / 10.0
The staff
No parking
9.0 / 10.0
The friendliness off the staff
No microwave in room
7.0 / 10.0
We liked the location a lot.. right down the street from Buckingham fountain, Grant party, millennium park and the bean! We walked everywhere to several nice restaurants and the Shedd Aquarium -and only half a mile from L-train subway station to go to Wrigley Field! Also liked the ornate older decor the building was beautiful!
Only issue was bathtub didn’t drain well after taking shower… very slow drainage.
6.0 / 10.0
It was in a great location, close to the lake and transport service.
It close to South Michigan Ave and the traffic noise is horrendous at night, especially during the weekend. It also had a train overpass to the rear of the building which is another source of night disturbance.
7.0 / 10.0
View!!
Service in suite nice and unexpected
Hall smelled damp.
Outlets looked scary
Toilet had issues
Window treatments needed besides hard to open drapes
Moisture in carpet near air conditioner
5.0 / 10.0
The location.
You could tell the place was old because you could smell a lot of cleaner in the room, it was too strong. The bathroom had zero counter space and a slope in the shower so you had to be careful. The room wasn’t cold like we normally can make it at other hotels. $58 for overnight parking.
7.0 / 10.0
It was a great location and easy to find after the concert with the sign!
The check-in at 3 was AWFUL! They needed a better way of checking people in early because it was a mad house. The staff kept telling people different things to do. It was VERY disorganized! Also, the parking was outrageous! You have to park your car and it should be included in your stay!
8.0 / 10.0
Location was convenient for downtown
Lack of internet for all devices in each room
8.0 / 10.0
La vista sul lago Michigan
La reception non particolarmente efficiente e gentile
10.0 / 10.0
I love the cosmopolitan mix at the Congress - from staff to fellow travelers - love hearing the different languages, seeing different people. Staff - bellhops, front desk are terribly friendly. It is truly a big city hotel - love the hustle and bustle - love the oldness of it - love the elevators!
nothing
8.0 / 10.0
Value / price and location
Buckingham Room did smell of cigarettes
Big hotel so quite a few new staff who were a bit limited
Hotel was a bit tired
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in South Loop?
The average price for a rental in South Loop is $169 per night. This rental is $66 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and tv.
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