Congress Plaza Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Columbia College Chicago

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June 2025

July 2025

Junior Suite, City View | Living area | TV

Family Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Very good

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Room service
24/7 front desk
Bar
Housekeeping
Parking available

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Accessible Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

251 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

538 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Queen Room, Interior View

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

194 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

538 sq ft
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

251 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

237 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

251 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

278 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Grant Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Chicago Riverwalk - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Soldier Field - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 2 min walk
Harrison Station - 5 min walk
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬2 min walk
‪Fontano's Subs - ‬3 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
‪Epic Burger - ‬4 min walk
‪Buddy Guy's Legends - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel

Hotel near Columbia College Chicago

Located close to Auditorium Building and Theatre and Museum of Contemporary Photography, Congress Plaza Hotel provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.

Other perks include:

Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
A porter/bellhop, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
A gift shop, multilingual staff, and an elevator
Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff

Room features

All 870 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.

Other amenities include:

Recycling and LED light bulbs
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and deep soaking tubs
TVs with premium channels
Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

$101 nightly

Jul 7 - Jul 8

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

Uncovered self parking on site (USD 62 per night)

Food and drink

Weekend full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 16 to 23 for adults and USD 12 to 18 for children
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

Tavern Tap
Tavern Tap

Things to do

Bicycle storage
Gym
Shopping

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Guidebooks
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Wedding services

Business services

50,000 square feet of conference space
Business center
Meeting rooms

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Elevator
Hand-held showerhead
Smooth flooring in room
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

100% renewable energy
14 floors
3 buildings
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Built in 1893
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 49.00

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 59.00

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: USD 25.00 per night

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

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 16 to 23 for adults, and USD 12 to 18 for children
Uncovered self parking fee: USD 62.00 per night
Early check-in fee: USD 49.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 59.00 (subject to availability)
An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Congress Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Congress Plaza Hotel?

As of Jun 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Congress Plaza Hotel on Jul 2, 2025 start from $134.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 62.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 49.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Congress Plaza Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 59.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Congress Plaza Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps from Columbia College Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Photography, and Auditorium Building and Theatre. Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies and Fine Arts Building are just steps away. Harrison Station and Chicago Van Buren Street Station are within a 5-minute walk.