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Congress Plaza Hotel

3.0 of 5
520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
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Congress Plaza Hotel
Ranked #114 of 167 hotels in Chicago
3.0 of 5 stars 550 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Grant park(20)
  • HOT WATER(11)
  • Flat screen TV(9)
  • Very nice(9)
  • Michigan avenue(7)
  • Art Institute(6)
  • Great location(6)
  • Lake view room(6)
  • Navy pier(6)
  • Would definitely stay(5)
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New York
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

I imagine that generations ago, this hotel was a five star joint, with it's large lobby and state rooms to cater for grand affairs, weddings and the like. Now, it's as if they've dropped the prices dramatically to get as many people in there as possible. Somehow we ended up in the smoking wing (think called Buckingham wing), which was... More

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Westwood Los Angeles County, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012 NEW

Nice location right off the lake and very accessible to public transport and lots of restaurants/bars. The rooms were clean but a bit dark and dingy. Overall I actually didn't have much of a problem with the rooms since they were decent size and clean. My main problem with the place was FINDING my room and the shady feeling of... More

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Geelong, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012 NEW

A colleague booked this hotel for me and when I then read the reviews I must admit I was not looking forward to my 6 night stay. BUT what a pleasant surprise! Everything was clean, I had a sensational view across the parkland to Lake Michigan, the bed was comfortable, the room quiet and this hotel is located within walking... More

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012 NEW

Stayed at Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago this week. When I arrived on Sunday night I sensed a weird feeling in my room; as if something was looking at me in the mirror on the other side of my room. Didn't think anything of it until I woke up after a very vivid dream of me walking around my room... More

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Lake Wylie
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012 NEW

The bed was good the lighting was very dated and poor. It was a good location close to the action and on the side of town nearest Mccormick. If they would put new lighting and some newer furniture in the room it would be better More

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worthing
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012 NEW

This hotel is in a great position on S Michigan Avenue, opposite Grant Park and close to Van Buren metra station. A room at the back of the hotel gives you a view of the El and the Sears Tower and you can almost imagine the gangsters doing drive bys. The lobby and reception is just pure Americana. However when... More

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Chicago
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

This room was something out of the 1940's. Bathroom completely outdated. But the bed is my worst complaint. Didn't get any sleep due to the bed being too hard to sleep on . Cheap 2 " mattress thrown on a board was pretty much it. Next time I'll book the Travelodge around the corner, can't be much worse !! Run... More

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Charleston, SC
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

A true roach motel- with a welcoming roach in my disgusting bathroom. With just plain nasty rooms, scary hallways and uncomfortable beds, I could not get out of here faster (booked 3 nights, stayed 8 sleepless hours). Rude front desk, filthy elevators, cold shower, gross over priced buffet breakfast. Worst hotel. Would not recommend this sketchy place to anyone ever. More

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46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

We decided upon the Congress as we had a problem with a previous reservation at another hotel and had to make a last minute selection on a very busy convention weekend. We chose the Congress based upon location and comments that the hotel was clean, which it was and knew it was going to be older. We used the bellman... More

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Address: 520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
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