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Reviews of Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL 60605 , United States of America

#161 of 181 hotels in Chicago

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 3889 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    6.0
    Beautiful view, quick check in, did not like that the rooms wete very hot ans uncomfortable due to heat was on and no a
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Lake View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That you could not adjust the ac to go on. Was told the heat was on and that can not control that.

    Beautiful view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedding and room making every 2 days

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    8.0
    Hotel was absolutely fine and uni would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was ok

    It was big but clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Check in was supposed to be at 3 and our room was not ready. Waiting with a bunch of kids after a long day is not ideal.

    As my 14 year old put it, it was "bougie"

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our original room had no water so we were moved to a different one. The heater didn’t work and was producing cold air.

    The staff was very welcoming and the rooms were clean. The location was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    8.0
    Really nice hotel in a great location. Hallways are a bit dated but that can be overlooked by the great staff and nice r
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Lake View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had to request our room to be serviced. If we didn’t, it wasn’t done, which happened once.

    Friendly and helpful staff. Good size rooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    6.0
    We were cold at night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No heating

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Lovely hotel clean great location near metro

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Person checking us in wasn't friendly at all. Booked 2 rooms and 1 was in one tower and the 2nd was in the other tower. Only one elevator working in the north tower. Rooms need updated

    Location and price

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Breakfast was poor choice…location excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    8.0
    Great location in Chicago for a fun trip!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathtub (which is simultaneously also the shower) didn’t drain the dirty water properly.

    Amazing location! Many restaurants and shops within walking distance. Public transportation was easy to reach and nearby. Great size rooms. Friendly staff. Small fridge in room to keep some food and drinks refrigerated. Clean rooms. Gorgeous view of the city.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Lake View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was very warm and we couldn’t seem to adjust the portable unit to cool it.

    Location and staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    7.0
    The hotel worked well for my needs.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights

    However, I noticed some deferred maintenance/repair that needs addressing: e.g broken and crumbling plaster in the fourth (?) floor hallway that make the place look like it's falling apart.

    The hotel was fine for my needs at the time. The staff at the reception and in the restaurant at breakfast were especially helpful and pleasant. The somewhat older decor and atmosphere of the interior were a good change from cookie-cutter, more "modern" hotels.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and excellent location for a brief stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms need to be updated. No ice functional machines on every floor. We had to get ice from the main floor bar.

    Location and price

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Lake View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom sink drained very slowly and the tub faucet was stuck on shower function.

    We have stayed here many times and really enjoy it.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Disability Access
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water to take a shower was cold. I ask for service but the answer was “The building is too big”

    The restaurant is amazing, with great customer service, great food, and convenient prices. The cleanliness in the room and common areas were great.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    7.0
    Great location, clean rooms, needs updating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Check in was a bit of a nightmare - I had pre-paid and they tried to tell me I hadn't and wanted me to pay again, then when I went to pay the $50 holding fee (what is this for anyway?) I paid and then they realised that I had been charged too much but they would not refund it there and then. It finally got refunded a week later (after a bit of chasing). Lots of CHA people in the lobby (to the point there was not where to sit and wait for our friends one night). That was a bit annoying but I like that the hotel was multi purpose.

    The location of this hotel is awesome. Room is clean and tidy, although we we entered it was like 1000 degrees - had trouble turning the heating down, but managed in the end!! Bellman - Steve - was amazing. Super helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    6.0
    Over priced. Wouldn't stay for long duration.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel does not offer washcloths for use. No enough blankets for warmth while sleeping. Hotel is very old and it shows it's age.

    Very close destination for my purpose of my visit to Chicago

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More heat

    It was ok

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Lake View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This hotel has a great 130 year history and is a bit rough around the edges for it. It's a little clunky. I like to think it has a patina to it. This I'm sure is not for everyone but it's perfect for me, I enjoy the history. The location is great. I walked to the Chicago institute of arts and the field museum from here and used a bus stop nearby to go to the science and industry museum. I ate breakfast at the hotel every morning, the staff was cheery.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    6.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff attention was less than average

    Locación

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The heater in the hotel wasn't adjustable. The adjustment knob wasn't even attached, and there was no way to turn off the heat. The temperature of the room was more than 85F.

    The location is perfect for visiting downtown Chicago.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 24, 2023

    7.0
    It’s alright stay. Not supper exciting, but not the worst.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel needs to upgrade their light! The room was lack of light source. In the room there was no heat thermostat. The room during night time was pretty hot and during daytime pretty chill.

    The location is great, pretty closed to everything, and able to walk to places. The star was friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not all staff was friendly

    Some super friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2023

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