Congress Plaza Hotel

Name: Congress Plaza Hotel
Address: 520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605, US
Rating: 3

855-229-5934

520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, US

3.0Good

Hotel amenities

Gym

Laundry

Non-Smoking

Parking

Lounge

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About this property

Congress Plaza Hotel is a 3.5-star independent property located in central Chicago, steps from Columbia College Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Photography. The hotel sits 0.1 miles from the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies and 0.2 miles from the Auditorium Building and Theatre, positioning guests near the city's cultural and architectural landmarks.

The hotel features 871 air-conditioned rooms, including 36 suites. Each room includes a refrigerator, complimentary wired internet access, and cable television. Bathrooms are appointed with shower/tub combinations, deep soaking bathtubs, and complimentary toiletries. Rooms also provide phones, safes, and desks for guest convenience.

Dining options include two on-site restaurants, with Tavern Tap among them, plus a coffee shop and café for casual meals. Two bars and lounges serve refreshing drinks, and room service is available during limited hours. Full breakfasts are served weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. The property offers a fitness center, complimentary wireless internet, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a hair salon, gift shop, safe-deposit boxes, and a business center. The hotel provides 50,000 square feet of conference and meeting space, making it suitable for events and gatherings. Wheelchair accessibility is available throughout the property, including public areas, the fitness center, and on-site dining. Service animals are permitted and exempt from fees.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and is available anytime; check-out is at 12:00 PM. Midway Airport is 11 miles away with taxi service averaging $22–$28 one way, or Airport Express service at $22 each way. O'Hare Airport is 18 miles away with taxi service at $30–$35 one way, or Airport Express at $27 each way. Self-parking is available for a surcharge.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Congress Plaza Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Columbia College Chicago and Museum of Contemporary Photography. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Auditorium Building and Theatre.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Roosevelt University - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Columbia College Chicago - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Museum of Contemporary Photography - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Auditorium Building and Theatre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Fine Arts Building - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
State Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Chicago Architecture Foundation - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Mergenthaler Lofts - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Harold Washington Library Center - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Art Institute of Chicago - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Buckingham Fountain - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Millennium Park - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Dearborn Station - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 19.3 km / 12 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 30.3 km / 18.9 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 38.1 km / 23.7 mi

The preferred airport for Congress Plaza Hotel is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 870 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Dining

Grab a bite at Tavern Tap, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, a hair salon, and wedding services.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 50000 square feet (4645 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Getting here

Midway Airport - 11 miles O'Hare Airport - 18 miles **Taxi cab One way to/from O’Hare $30.00-$35.00 One way to/from Midway $22.00-$28.00 **Airport Express One way from O’Hare $27.00 each way, $49.00 round trip One way from Midway $22.00 each way, $37.00 round trip Call Airport Express for group rates

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - anytime

Check-out 12:00 PM

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

This property provides central air conditioning in summer and central heating in the winter. In-room climate control is not available.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
No pets allowed.
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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

Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 25.00 per night

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<

Know before you go

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.