Congress Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Fancy

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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. Overall an ok place to stay if you aren't looking for fancy stuff.

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

2. It is not as fancy as other local options and I have had my share of 'interesting' experiences there.

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

3. At first I was put off by the fact that the rooms are so dated - they have no mini fridges, no iPod docks, no fancy bathrooms.

"Think of it as the coolest youth hostel ever. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/12/2012 Vote

4. It's not fancy, but it's functional.

"Reasonable value, no frills, extra $49 for early check-in. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/3/2011 Vote

5. ter is nothin to complain about the room tho it was not that fancy .

"we'll b back " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/1/2011 Vote

6. So we were very impressed upon first glance of the lobby and building overall and the 'fancy'' elevators and such.

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

7. :) I would stay there again, it just isn't super-fancy.

"It is haunted and not that bad of an old hotel-it's Chicago history! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/24/2010 Vote

8. The hotel is shrouded in fancy gold and classy old-fashioned decor that totally draws you in to it's time-weathered beauty.

"Waterfront View " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/29/2010 Vote

9. Not really fancy, but who really needs more than a decent bed.

"Great location " Read full review on Expedia 4/3/2009 Vote

10. The location isn`t great especially if you want to go to Navy Pier, American Girl, or the fancy Michigan Ave stores.

"Couldn`t wait to find another hotel room...at another hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/29/2008 Vote