Congress Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Great

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Out of 415

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. and a great view of the lake.

"very tired old queen " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/18/2012 Vote

2. Overall, great value, I would return.

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

3. This hotel is in a great position on S Michigan Avenue, opposite Grant Park and close to Van Buren metra station.

"Faded Grandeur " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/9/2012 Vote

4. (We had gotten a great rate compared to other hotels).

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

5. Yes, the hotel is aged and shows it, but the location is great (across from the park and lake) and there is something to be said for that historic feel at times.

"Good Location, Older "Historic" Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

6. We had a suite with our friends with a shared corner living room which had a wonderful view & was a great place for a pre/post party.

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

7. great history in this hotel.

"Sad but true " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/23/2012 Vote

8. We were given a great room with a view over the lake.

"Great hotel, perfect location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/23/2012 Vote

9. Due to another Tripadvisor review that encouaged to ask for a room with a view on a higher floor, we did so, and they were on a high floor with a great view.

"Visiting Family Had Good Experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/19/2012 Vote

10. Found Congress Plaza had great rates during their stay and was in a great location.

"Visiting Family Had Good Experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/19/2012 Vote