Congress Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Nice

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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. nice location right off the lake and very accessible to public transport and lots of restaurants/bars.

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

2. The architecture was beautiful and the lobby was nice.

"Disgusting let down " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/8/2012 Vote

3. The staff was very nice and helpful.

"Funky, good value, but no climate control " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/7/2012 Vote

4. The room had a nice size bay window with sweeping views of the park and we could see out to the lake.

"Surprisingly good hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/31/2012 Vote

5. The lobby and bar area are very nice and updated.

"Great Location, Budget Friendly " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/20/2012 Vote

6. The linens were nice and the usual hotel room fare was present-coffee maker, iron, flat screen tvs (one in each room).

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

7. The pictures were very nice, so I booked it, thinking I was getting a classy old hotel.

"Poor old hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/18/2012 Vote

8. were embroidered with the hotel logo which was kind of nice.

"So much potential yet... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/16/2012 Vote

9. nice antique looking but with bright neon signs flashing from the bar.

"So much potential yet... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/16/2012 Vote

10. Luckily there was nice weather so I could open the windows and get some relief.

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