Congress Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Decent

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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 WiFi is either free nor of a decent quality.

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

2. Overall I actually didn't have much of a problem with the rooms since they were decent size and clean.

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

3. Looks very scary and old but the rooms and bathroom were pretty decent.

"ok .... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/11/2012 Vote

4. Very clean, huge rooms and decent location near the loop and right next to Millennium Park.

"Decent location, good large, clean hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/9/2012 Vote

5. If you want a decent, affordable place to sleep while you explore the city then the Congress may well be for you.

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

6. All in all, it was a decent stay.

"Felt bad for this hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/9/2012 Vote

7. I agree with previous raters in that the moulding needed work, the carpet needs to be taken out, the bed wasn't all that comfortable but honestly it was decent for the price (the bed that is, I've had worse beds in more expensive hotels).

"Felt bad for this hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/9/2012 Vote

8. It's decent for the pricing.

"Location is the best " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/2/2011 Vote

9. The location is decent, directly across from Millenium Park and on the south end of Michigan Ave.

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

10. The beds were decent, the sheets were clean.

"Great location, remember what you paid. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/29/2011 Vote