Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 32 min drive
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive
Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 2 min walk
Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 10 min walk
Millennium Station - 13 min walk
Harrison Station - 5 min walk
Harold Washington Library Station - 6 min walk
Jackson Station (Red Line) - 7 min walk
Restaurants
The Lounge At Congress Hotel - 2 min walk
Fontano's Subs - 3 min walk
Epic Burger - 4 min walk
Buddy Guy's Legends - 5 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
About this property
Congress Plaza Hotel
Congress Plaza Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of State Street and Millennium Park. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Also, Michigan Avenue and Art Institute of Chicago are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's only a short walk to public transportation: Harrison Station is 5 minutes and Harold Washington Library Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
English, Hindi, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
870 rooms
Arranged over 14 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Uncovered on-site self-parking (USD 62.00 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Shopping
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space (50000 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bike storage
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 1893
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
Bicycle parking
100% renewable energy
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Hand-held showerheads
Smooth flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Tavern Tap - This sports bar serves breakfast only.
Tavern Tap - Onsite sports bar. Open select days.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 25.00 per night
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 16 to 23 for adults, and USD 12 to 18 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 49.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 59.00 (subject to availability)
Refrigerators are available for an additional charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs USD 62.00 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Congress Hotel
Congress Hotel Plaza
Congress Plaza
Congress Plaza Chicago
Congress Plaza Hotel
Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago
Hotel Congress Plaza
Plaza Congress Hotel
Congress Hotel Chicago
Congress Plaza Hotel Hotel
Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago
Congress Plaza Hotel Hotel Chicago
Frequently asked questions
Does Congress Plaza Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Congress Plaza Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Congress Plaza Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Congress Plaza Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 62.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Congress Plaza Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 49.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 59.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Congress Plaza Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (2-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Congress Plaza Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, sailing, and windsurfing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like 2 bars and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Congress Plaza Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
Does Congress Plaza Hotel have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Congress Plaza Hotel like?
Congress Plaza Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a short 5-minute walk from Harrison Station and 8 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.
Congress Plaza Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
18 December 2024
Staff was nowhere to be found
Stayed at the Congress plaza hotel a for 3 nights and the service was pretty terrible. It took us 30 minutes to get checked in because there wasn’t anyone at the front desk. House keeping came day 3 of our 3 night stay, took all the washcloths and didn’t leave any clean ones. I went to get a drink from the bar to take up to my room and there wasn’t anyone to be found for a good 10 minutes. While the hotel itself is historic, it felt like I was staying at the overlook hotel from “The Shining” as there wasn’t any staff to be found.
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 December 2024
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 December 2024
Xmas trip 2024=
a very economical The Congress is an old hotel. The mgmt appear to be doing their best to maintain what was once a queen of Chicago hotels. My room was small by current standards but very comfortable. At –5below wind chill outdoors my room was warm. The shower/toilet small but adequate. The complimentary breakfast was nothing exceptional but I was impress by the attendant. She appeared to care for what the customer was wanting/needing.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 December 2024
Mario
Mario, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 December 2024
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 December 2024
Shannon
Shannon, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 December 2024
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 December 2024
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
16 December 2024
Meh
It's an old hotel, lots of character, but you can hear your neighbors. The room was hot, but you could open the windows And the bar was not well stocked. But comfortable beds and reasonable price.
PATRICIA
PATRICIA, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
16 December 2024
Hotel was fine except for the fact that they served expired milk and food at breakfast
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 December 2024
Tyler
Tyler, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
15 December 2024
shalon
shalon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 December 2024
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
15 December 2024
Meh
Meh
Oliver
Oliver, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2024
Amazing Hotel
Is an old hotel but is pretty and classic, clean and very big hotel, has great ubication highly recomended.
Afnel R
Afnel R, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2024
Heather
Heather, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2024
Orlando
Orlando, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 December 2024
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2024
franchasity
franchasity, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 December 2024
Great time on Michigan Ave
A great room overlooking the Buckingam Fiuntain, and the lakefront
Robb
Robb, 2-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
10 December 2024
It's fine for the price
Everything looked nice but the building is pretty old, we could hear our neighbors when they got a little loud and the toilet kept making a weird running noise. The AC was ineffective so the room felt stuffy most of the time. The view was nice though.