Congress Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Location

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

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Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction, Remodeling, Renovation.
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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Location

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96% wrote positive comments about location

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1. Everything was clean, I had a sensational view across the parkland to Lake Michigan, the bed was comfortable, the room quiet and this hotel is located within walking distance of some good little cafes and shopping neighborhoods.

"Surprisingly ok despite the many bad reviews " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/14/2012 Vote

2. Nice location right off the lake and very accessible to public transport and lots of restaurants/bars.

"Good location ... mediocre hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/14/2012 Vote

3. It was a good location close to the action and on the side of town nearest Mccormick.

"Good location clean but dated " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/10/2012 Vote

4. Yes, the hotel is aged and shows it, but the location is great (across from the park and lake) and there is something to be said for that historic feel at times.

"Good Location, Older "Historic" Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

5. We chose the hotel for its excellent location and it is certainly positioned in a beautiful spot.

"Sad but true " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/23/2012 Vote

6. Not to mention the lake, the shops, the Loop - an ideal location and the staff are excellent.

"Great hotel, perfect location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/23/2012 Vote

7. Found Congress Plaza had great rates during their stay and was in a great location.

"Visiting Family Had Good Experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/19/2012 Vote

8. Location is outstanding and the price was great for Chicago standards.

"Fine old hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/13/2012 Vote

9. The price is very good for the location.

"Great value and location, but truly haunted. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/11/2012 Vote

10. The hotel is in an excellent location.

"Great value and location, but truly haunted. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/11/2012 Vote