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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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1. (We had gotten a great rate compared to other hotels).

"Decent hotels stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

2. 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

3. Overall our stay was novel and not horrible considering the good rate we got on such short notice and so close to where we needed to be.

"Good deal on short notice, but we had no time to shop around " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/23/2011 Vote

4. Older outdated hotel with great location and decent rates.

"Charged me $250 extra for stain in carpet that was already there. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/15/2011 Vote

5. I had found an offer for a great rate for the Congress Plaza and booked it based on their own website and another (Expedia?) site's reviews.

"Nice older hotel - Great Location - Helpful Staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/2/2011 Vote

6. My rating has nothing to do with the stay itself; we're not picky, and we loved the rate and location.

"Charged us for preexisting damages! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/27/2010 Vote

7. Clean room, reasonable rates, but as a self-employed business woman, I need internet access which didn't work in my room.

"Don’t stay at The Congress if you truly need internet service " Read full review on Expedia 9/21/2009 Vote

8. The hotel do not give good rates when you approach direct.

"Central location at reasonable price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/9/2009 Vote

9. I got quite a good rate for a room facing to the back yard.

"Average " Read full review on Expedia 3/17/2009 Vote

10. So, overall, I would rate this hotel very good for the price.

"Very Satisfied " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/15/2008 Vote