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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. If they would put new lighting and some newer furniture in the room it would be better.

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

2. Our second room smelled better, but there were chips on the bathroom door.

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

3. The shower was like a spring rain and the view couldn't be better.

"A step back in time with modern conveniences " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/24/2012 Vote

4. Keep things in perspective and you will probably find your experience to be better than those who are giving low reviews.

"Not as bad as some of the reviews make it sound. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/20/2012 Vote

5. Patty's day morning and went down to a bar/restauant that was 10 times as packed and was able to get better/faster service by far.

"DIRTY, COCKROACHES, TERRIBLE SERVICE ETC... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/18/2012 Vote

6. It's saving grace is its location opposite the park, proximity to downtown (for better food) and the convention centre.

"Good location, needs a facelift " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/9/2011 Vote

7. I have paid less and stayed at far better historic hotels in the city.

"Congress Plaza...never again! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/7/2011 Vote

8. for cheaper and with better amenities for the price.

"WEBSITE DECEIVING! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/6/2011 Vote

9. Anything more, and you are better off spending the extra cash.

"Great For A Really Low Low Price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/4/2011 Vote

10. Location was only good for access to the park and Solder Field, other than that not much better than a travel lodge.

"Tired and Old Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/30/2011 Vote