Congress Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Convenient

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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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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. There was an el line about 2-3 blocks away - convenient.

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

2. We had a dinner event there so it was convenient, we didn't need the more popular north Michigan Ave.

"Old world charm " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/26/2012 Vote

3. However, it was very clean and was outfitted with modern conveniences.

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

4. I visited Chicago during January, 2012 and chose the Congress Plaza for its convenience to the McCormick Center.

"This Place is a DUMP! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/26/2012 Vote

5. The hotel is located conveniently adjacent Grant Park, but the rooms looking west (like the one I had booked) are looking and listening to the 'loop'.

"Good location, proud past, but lacks renovation " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/13/2011 Vote

6. This hotel is conveniently located to shopping and restaurants.

"Congress Plaza Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/19/2011 Vote

7. If you are looking for a convenient location for a race like the Chicago Marathon and want to be near Grant Park, and all that this area has to offer I highly suggest this hotel.

"Best hotel for Chicago Marathon " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/11/2011 Vote

8. If you just need a bed for a night or two, why not stay at the Congress? It is very conveniently located - right in the center of the loop, across from the Park, the lake.

"Step back to 1946 " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/15/2011 Vote

9. This is very convenient if you're trying to maximize vacation time.

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

10. Do NOT stay at this hotel in spite of its convenient location.

"Avoid at all costs " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/3/2011 Vote