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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. Our room looked like it hadn't got a fresh coat of paint in years.

"Great location, very historic feel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/26/2011 Vote

2. The hotel smelt fresh and nice throughout, would love to know which air freshner they use.

"Amazing hotel! Ignore the bad (and fake) reviews!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/23/2011 Vote

3. The windows were stuck and it took tremendous effort to open them to get fresh air.

"Stay away unless you're desperate! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/6/2010 Vote

4. The room and bathroom were clean and fresh, the bed comfortable and the view to die for.

"Don't be put off. Get a lake view room. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/23/2009 Vote

5. LOCATION, SPECATACULAR VIEWS, HIGH CEILING, FRESH LINENGREAT SERVICE.

"WE CANT WAIT TO GO BACK " Read full review on YahooTravel 4/20/2009 Vote

6. There was no way to control the temperature in the room and we were told we could open the windows for some fresh air.

"Not Impressed " Read full review on Expedia 12/10/2008 Vote

7. The only issue we had was that the room smelled strongly of fresh plaster, almost to the point of giving us headaches.

"Good Location " Read full review on Travelocity 10/1/2008 Vote

8. There were fresh towels neatly folded and small cakes of soap and other sundries neatly placed in al ittle dish.

"Loved this hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/5/2008 Vote

9. I looked around the bed and the carpet was clean, fresh smelling and had just been vacuumed.

"Loved this hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/5/2008 Vote

10. The halls smelled extremely fresh and clean every time we entered.

"Very Satisfied " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/15/2008 Vote