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Congress Hotel Chicago	Average Price: $173 Check Rates

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520 South Michigan Avenue

Chicago, 60605 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 13 of 49
Average review rating: 2.59

OpinionWell Value Index: 5

Traveler reviews analyzed: YahooTravel (98) , MyTravelGuide (87) , Travelocity (42) , Expedia (72) , TripAdvisor (595) , BedBugRegistry (3)

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Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	Recent comments complained about room smell.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. They can afford an automated self check in/check out machine but can't replace carpet or repair a bathroom door.

"Disgusting let down " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/8/2012 Vote

2. We asked immediately to check out next day and get the hell out of the hell the Congress Plaza so elegantly provided.

"Too hot, too small, too expensive, too bad! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/28/2011 Vote

3. Over all a nice place to just sleep and check out great architecture, but if looking for more than that you should stay somewhere else.

"All right for One Night " Read full review on Travelocity 7/1/2008 Vote

4. courteous and helpful from check in to check out.

"Good Experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/26/2007 Vote

5. Cockroaches rummaging through our room as we packed to check out.

"The worst hotel I have ever stayed at. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/21/2012 Vote

6. check out the Congress Plaza next time you're in Chicago.

"Historic Hotel At A Great Price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/6/2011 Vote

7. They offer an early (1:00) check in and for $50 you can check out as late.

"Some great services but the hotel is worn out. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/2/2011 Vote

8. I actually check out and moved to the airport Hilton the second night after paying for the Congress plaza for 2 nights.

"You will be sorry if you stay here! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/9/2011 Vote

9. I was not bothered by housekeeping (an issue I've experienced in other hotels, and I never allow housekeeping in my room until I check out because I had items stolen at a Courtyard Marriot once).

"great experience, highly recommended " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/8/2011 Vote

10. But if you want something with some character, you need to check out this hotel.

"Don't let the negative reviews steer you away " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/25/2010 Vote