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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. I noticed that there were several functions going on while staying there and it made me wonder; why if they make money on renting out rooms/dining halls for conventions or weddings etc.

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

2. 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

3. ) that offered a wonderful view of the city.

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

4. Our room was warm and inviting with wonderful linens.

"Old World Charm, Convenient Location, and Million Dollar Views " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/5/2012 Vote

5. Older hotel but very clean, comfortable with wonderful views.

"Wonderful view " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/6/2011 Vote

6. the hotels old ballroom, it was wonderful and exuded charm and an historic sense of occasion.

"Great Iconic hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/31/2011 Vote

7. The location is wonderful, and the room is good enough.

"Very good, but needs some reforms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/23/2011 Vote

8. I can't say enough about how wonderful the staff was.

"I can't wait to come back! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/30/2011 Vote

9. The staff was wonderful, especially Deborah, she showed us the Gold room and told us some great history about this hotel.

"I can't wait to come back! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/30/2011 Vote

10. wonderful location which allowed us to visit Chicago as long as we wanted.

"Could be better! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/8/2011 Vote