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Congress Plaza, Chicago : Summary
Congress Plaza, Chicago Overview
Welcome to the Congress Plaza hotel in the great city of Chicago, Illinois. A 2.5 star property, Congress Plaza has 870 rooms and is conveniently located for business or pleasure at 520 S Michigan Ave.
The Congress Plaza Hotel offers four different room types ranging from the Standard Queen to the Standard Lake Front Suite.
Amenities and features at this hotel include Air conditioning, Climate control, Clock radio, Coffee/tea maker and Complimentary toiletries as well as Cribs (infant beds) available, Desk and Electronic/magnetic keys.
Check-in time for this property is 3 PM and Check-out time is NOON although some hotels might allow you to check-in to your room early if there is a fresh room available earlier in the day. Depending upon how busy the property is the day of your check-out, you might be able to ask for a late check-out one or two hours past normal check-out time if you call early. As of September 7th, 2010 the Sun rises in the morning in Chicago at 6:22 AM and sets at about 7:14 PM in the evening. The current temperature in Chicago is 66 degrees Fahrenheit as of 9/7/10 8:51 AM CDT.
Nearby attractions include Museum, Golf, 7-Eleven and CitiBank and for your dining pleasure, there are nineteen restaurants within 2 miles of this property including Panda Express and Starbucks as well as Bennigan's and Domino's Pizza.
Other Hotels Near Congress Plaza include Hotel Blake, Travelodge Hotel Downtown, Buckingham Athletic Club, Blackstone Renaissance Chicago Hotel, Club Quarters, Central Loop
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Congress Plaza, Chicago : Details
Congress Plaza, 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: Standard Queen , Standard King or Double, Lakeview King, Standard Lake Front Suite
Number of Photos: 43
Star Rating: 2.5
Average Review Rating: 3.94
Number of Customer Reviews: 729
First Customer Review Date: 04/09/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 09/01/2010
Recent Congress Plaza Review: "I read the reviews and took a chance, it paid off!! The hotel is located right across the street from Grant Park, a short walk away to see the light and water show at Buckingham Fountain and a safe walk home at night. A nice morning walk away from Museum Campus and an affordable taxi to Museum of Science on 57th or Hancock Observatory. The union on strike does not bother any one. Our room was on the 11th floor and it was comfortable and quiet, (one thing, if you plan on staying in your room past 9:00 am put the Do Not Disturb Sign because cleaning comes around early). The bathrooms have been renovated and a new 32" flatscreen TV was great. We weren't lucky enough to get a lakefront view, for $20. a night extra you may get one. We saved the money for taxis. There's a gift shop if you need anything, a nice restaurant and a tavern. The kids liked the game room with old fashioned pinballs. The kids didn't miss a pool because they could get wet at Millenia Park, a couple of blocks away."
Check-in Time: 3 PM
Check-out Time: NOON
Sunrise for 9/07/10: 6:22 AM
Sunset for 9/07/10: 7:14 PM
Current Weather: 66 degrees Fahrenheit
Restaurants Near Congress Plaza: Panda Express, Starbucks, Bennigan's, Domino's Pizza, Krispy Kreme
Attractions Near Congress Plaza: Museum, Golf, 7-Eleven, CitiBank, Skyscraper
Other Hotels Near Congress Plaza: Hotel Blake, Travelodge Hotel Downtown, Buckingham Athletic Club, Blackstone Renaissance Chicago Hotel, Club Quarters, Central Loop
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Unionized employees at this hotel are currently on strike. Strikes can involve union picketing and public demonstrations, and can affect hotel services.There are no room charges for children 17 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out. Self parking: US$ 28 per dayValet parking: US$ 33 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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| A short guide to The Loop - Downtown |
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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.
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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 nearbyBasketball nearbyBicycle rentals nearbyBoat launch nearbyGolf - driving range nearbyGolfing nearbyHiking/biking trails nearbyMotor boating nearbyPilates classes/instruction nearbyPlayground nearbyRowing or canoeing nearbyRunning track/path nearbySailing nearbySwimming nearbyVolleyball nearbyWindsurfing nearbyYoga classes/instruction nearby
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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.
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Check-In time is 3 PMCheck-Out time is NoonMinimum Check-In age 18Pets not allowed
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Arcade/game room
ATM/banking
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Concierge desk
Doorman/doorwoman
Fitness facilities
Hair salon
Internet access in public areas - surcharge
Internet access - wireless
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Room service (limited hours)
Safe-deposit box - front desk
Security guard
Self parking
Shoe shine
Wedding services
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 23 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.
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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.
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Congress Plaza, Chicago : Room Types and Amenities
Room Types and Amenities at Congress Plaza
| Congress Plaza is located in The Loop - Downtown, Chicago and is a 2.5 star rated hotel. Book rooms at the Congress Plaza, Chicago now or call us on 1-312-878-4564 to book by phone. |
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One king bed or two double beds. Cable TV. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Pay movies. Coffeemaker. Renovated bathroom (2007)with new tiling, bathtub, and fixtures. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Air conditioning.
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Congress Plaza, Chicago : Property Amenities
List of Room and Property Amenities at Congress Plaza
| Congress Plaza is located in The Loop - Downtown, Chicago and is a 2.5 star rated hotel. Book rooms at the Congress Plaza, Chicago now or call us on 1-312-878-4564 to book by phone. |
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Congress Plaza, Chicago : Customer Reviews Avg Rating
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| We loved our stay at the hotel. The service was phenominal and the hotel was nice. |
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| Guest Review: 2 | by Lise H of Mount Vernon, NY |
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| A must stay for elegant, Old World charm. The view of the lake and the Grant Park Fountain is magnificient. |
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| The bed linens and pillows were awesome! |
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| The hotel is nice. You can stay there for a few nights. The room was big and the bed very comfortable. The bathroom could have been cleaner. We found a few hair, that were not ours. |
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| A once-glorious hotel sadly down on its luck. Unbeatable views from the Michigan Avenue side, terrific location, but a neglected and undermaintained property that seems to have an cavernous aura of excess capacity. If you can get past the different-decades variety of signage, decor, and ambiance, overlook the last five quickly done paint jobs (so many that the bathroom door wouldn't close) and the shower curtains on tension rods (really? Even the Red Roof Inn does better), and look beyond the many different layers of signage and traces of old floor plans, you can still sense the glories of days gone by -- stunning mosaic work in the main lobby, arched windows in the top floors looking out on Buckingham Fountain by night and the blue expanse of Lake Michigan by day. The Auditorium Building (next door), a seeming refugee from the theater district further north, is in fact a vibrant cultural center and a good place to be near. The in-house restaurants leave a little to be desired, and the once smoky Tavern Tap has been cleaned up to resemble nothing so much as the local Elks club -- with weirdly blocked-off doors that no longer allow you out onto Congress Street. Good value -- but someday, given its superb location and commanding views, the Congress Plaza will be a much better (and more expensive) place to say. If your business in Chicago means you'll be spending a bit of time in your room, the lakefront suites are worth the extra money. |
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| Hotel was nice and hotel bar was pretty fun. Internet costs $10 and was the only frustrating issue. |
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| Standard room was huge with a walk-in closet. From what we saw should be higher than a 2 1/2 stars. |
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| The Congress seemed a little old and had some wear but is still a nice place to stay. It is located right across from the parks area and if you luck out with a room on the east side, probably have a great view (unfortunately we did not). The staff was friendly and our 2-day stay went well. The only concerns I had were that for certain room locations, a trip to the ice machine becomes a day long journey, and secondly, for a hotel of their stature, the lack of wireless internet in the rooms is pretty inconvenient. They allow you to buy wireless access but it is only available in the public lobby area. That is the one downfall of an otherwise nice hotel. I might stay here again but would look for other options first.
Also: If you have a car, the nearest parking garage charges almost $30 a day so be prepared to add that to your budget. |
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| Guest Review: 9 | by m n of Northern virginia |
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| It is an old hotel. Has not been renovated. The hallways are dark and a bit smelly, and the bathrooms are old with no counter space for your personals. But it is comfortable enough and clean. For the price you pay in downtown Chicago, it is worth it. |
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| Its definitely a 2 star hotel, but at a 4 star price. The location of the hotel attributes to this increase in price. The rooms are VERY VERY small. We had only the bed in our room and there room for NOTHING else. Very hard to walk around the bed to get to the front door. The windows for the room were very small (makes you feel like you're in one of those old warehouses).
The place definitely has character and what not, but as far as comfort and value of price, definitely NOT worth it. But if you're looking for a place to just rest your head and walk to Millenium park, then you are set.
As for parking, look for a different place to park. The place that they give you that is 24 hour parking (its not really 24 hour parking, its just parking until you check out). But the place clearly says you are paying for 24 hour parking. So i would NEVER park there again.
Anyway overall can't hate it too much, it could be worse. And it definitely added to the experience of the whole trip (experience being don't stay there again..haha). |
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