Comfort Suites, Chicago Details

Property Name: Congress Plaza Hotel
Hotel Chain Name: TravelCLICK
Address: 520 S Michigan Ave
Number of Rooms: 870
Number of Floors: 1
Longitude & Latitude: -87.62, 41.88
Room Types Available: Non Refundable King or Double, Standard King, Standard Lakefront Suite, Standard Two Double Beds Lake View, Standard Two Doubles
Bed Types Available: 1 King, 2 Doubles
Number of Photos: 87

Weekday Room Price Range: $125 to $289
Weekend Room Price Range: $125 to $279

Star Rating: 3.0
Average Review Rating: 3.94
Number of Customer Reviews: 1,271
First Customer Review Date: 04/09/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 04/30/2012

Recent Congress Plaza Hotel Review: "An ideal location for exploring Chicago on foot and by "el." We just left the car in the parking garage (next door) the whole time. (The price is reasonable for a downtown parking location. You have the option of taking the car in and out of the parking garage if you want to.). The hotel has a nice lobby area and a helpful staff. We never tried the  in-house restaurant since there are many other interesting options nearby. This is a classy, older hotel - it was nice to see it being kept up so well. Considering the central location the price seemed quite reasonable (although this varies so check!). For us, having a clean, well maintained place with all the major conveniences at a reasonable price was much more important than super deluxe furniture or bedding or whatever it is that drives the price of so many downtown hotels out of sight. A few doors up Michigan Ave from the hotel is the Chicago Architecture Foundation which offers a great walking tour of the older skyscrapers in the Loop (among many other tours). This was a delightful way to be introduced to Chicago's architectural history. Only one complaint: extra cost for internet in the room (about $10 a day) - while I appreciate the hotel's efforts to preserve the glories of the past, this is one "old fashioned" leftover that should be eliminated! (There was free wireless in the lobby, which made it a popular place to hang out)."


Check-in Time: 3 PM
Check-out Time: NOON

Restaurants Near Congress Plaza Hotel: Panda Express, Diner's, Panera Bread, $40 a Day, Hard Rock Cafe
Attractions Near Congress Plaza Hotel: Museum, Golf, CVS, Park, 7-Eleven
Other Hotels Near Congress Plaza Hotel: Blackstone Renaissance Chicago Hotel, Club Quarters, Central Loop, Chicago Athletic Association, Silversmith Hotel And Suites, Palmer House Hilton
Please note
Unionized employees at this hotel are currently on strike. Strikes can involve union picketing and public demonstrations, and can affect hotel services.

  • There are no room charges for children 17 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
    • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.
  • Self parking: US$ 28 per day
  • Valet parking: US$ 33 per day

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

    A short guide to The Loop - Downtown

    Locals call downtown Chicago “The Loop.” The famous Marshall Field’s, now a Macy’s, is on State Street. Cultural attractions include the Art Institute of Chicago, the Lyric Opera, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Grant and Millennium parks are along the lakefront. Visitors can enjoy complimentary concerts (summer only) and the annual, two-week “Taste of Chicago” in June at Grant Park.

    Recreation

    A fitness center on the lower level of the Congress Plaza Hotel is open 24 hours a day.

    Guests can run, walk, bicycle, or skate on a path that runs along Lake Michigan for 20 miles. It's accessed via Grant Park, across the street from the hotel. Bikes, in-line skates, and pedal-powered buggies can be rented at several beachfront locations. During the summer, Oak Street Beach, about two miles north, is a popular swimming spot when lifeguards are on duty. Canoeing, kayaking, and rowing equipment is available for rent at the Lincoln Park Boathouse, four miles north of the hotel. A public golf course is located six miles north.

    The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Aerobics nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat launch nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
    • Dining at Congress Plaza Hotel

    Gazebo Restaurant - Casual ambience, American cuisine. Open for breakfast and lunch.

    Rafael Steak House - Serving Midwestern cuisine. Open late afternoon through late evening for dinner only.

    Congress Lounge - Located just off the lobby. Cocktails, beer, wine, and light fare. Open daily.
    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    Notification and fees

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.


  • Self parking fee: USD 28 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Self parking fee for large vehicle: USD 33.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 33 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee for large vehicle: USD 39.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per night
  • Early Check-In fee: USD 49.00
  • Late Check-Out fee: USD 49.00
  • Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: USD 7.75 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 9.95 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night

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

    Services
  • Airport transportation
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Room service
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Security guard
  • Self-parking
  • Shoe shine
  • Wedding services
  • Arcade/game room
  • ATM/banking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Concierge desk
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express Check-In
  • Fitness facilities
  • Hair salon
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    Business & Event
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business services
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
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    General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Coffee shop or café;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Gift shops or newsstand;
  • Number of rooms: 870;
  • Pool table;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Shopping on site;
  • Year Built 1893
    • Check-In time is
    Check-Out time is
    Minimum Check-In age is
    Pets not allowed

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    Know before you go

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    • Hotel Rooms

    Rooms provide tiled bathrooms with hair dryers and shower/tub combinations. All rooms offer high-speed Internet access (surcharge), pay movies, and premium TV channels. Extra touches include in-room safes and coffeemakers.

    Location

    Originally built in 1893 to house visitors to the World's Columbian Exposition, this hotel is across the street from Grant Park and less than 2 miles from Navy Pier.

    Hotel Features

    Congress Plaza Hotel provides a lounge just off the lobby along with 2 restaurants. Gazebo Restaurant serves American cuisine in a casual setting for breakfast and lunch, while Rafael Steak House features Midwestern cuisine for dinner only. 25 conference rooms offer 50,000 square feet of event space and banquet facilities. Of special note is the hotel's Gold Room, decorated with gold-leaf trim and chandeliers, used for formal events. Wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

    Property Facts
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-In time starts at: 3 PM
  • Minimum Check-In age is: 18
  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

  • There are no room charges for children 17 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.