Congress Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Unfortunate

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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)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (3/5 issues found)

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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. The only plus is, the hotel is right across the Millennium Park, unfortunately our room(suite?) was facing the back wall of another building.

"standard " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/13/2012 Vote

2. unfortunately those are the only positive things I can say about the Congress Plaza.

"Waste of a great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/18/2011 Vote

3. c'mon, two blocks from Buddy Guy's Legends and the Art Institute? I loved the faded glory vibe, but unfortunately no ghosties hung out with us.

"Retro-cool in Chicago touristland " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/27/2011 Vote

4. The hotel reception moved us immediately to another room upon request that had great air conditioning but, unfortunately, no water pressure (I chose the air conditioning.

"Problems? Abundant. A great stay even though... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/25/2011 Vote

5. unfortunately the negative reviews are correct.

"Would NOT recommend this hotel to anyone " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/22/2011 Vote

6. unfortunate experience for such a wonderful city.

"Very disappointed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/5/2011 Vote

7. unfortunately, staff from the hotel is on strike.

"Great Location but..... " Read full review on Expedia 9/25/2009 Vote

8. There was a musty smell in the air and unfortunately the windows were painted shut.

"Compromise Severly for the price you pay. Terrible and DO NOT STAY " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/23/2009 Vote

9. unfortunately, after we walked into the Hotel and saw the room and all that it had to offer, we wanted to checkout and go somewhere else, but everything in Chicago was booked that weekend.

"Hated It!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/29/2009 Vote

10. I normally stay at Hotel's I am accustomed to, unfortunately I followed a friend and this is the Hotel she chose.

"Hated It!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/29/2009 Vote