Hotel★★★
Congress Plaza Hotel
Chicago, Chicago (IL), United States
About Congress Plaza Hotel
Congress Plaza Hotel is a hotel in Chicago, Chicago (IL), United States. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 2,663 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, bar, gym. It is 720 m from the centre of Chicago (IL). The nearest beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), is 15 km away.
- Type
- Hotel
- Star rating
- ★★★
- Check-in from
- 15:00
- Check-out until
- 12:00
- Rooms
- 871
- Floors
- 14
- Opened
- 1893
- Last renovated
- 2008
- Smoking
- Smoke-free property
- Other stays within 500 m
- 8
Ranked #35 of 37 hotels in The Loop by StayVersus score
Hotel prices in Chicago (IL) by month
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Prices
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Congress Plaza Hotel: nightly price by month
- Cheapest month: December, about €116 a night on average
- Most expensive month: June, about €334 a night on average
- Lowest price we found: €115 for the night of 10 November
- Saturday nights cost about 9% more than Tuesday nights
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Congress Plaza Hotel prices by month
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
How Congress Plaza Hotel scores
Better rated than 15% of hotels in Chicago (IL)
- Guest rating 7.9
- Location 8.4
- Facilities 5.8
- Spa & wellness 1.5
- Beach access 4.1
- Public transport 10.0
Chicago (IL) average
Amenities
RestaurantBarGym
Pool & wellness
- Gym
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
Internet
- Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Parking
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Coffee or tea maker
- Blackout curtains
Policies
- Smoke-free
Business
- Meeting rooms
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 8.4/10
- Walk grade
- 99/100 Great for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 150
- Shops within 500 m
- 2
- Sights within 1 km
- 34
| Nearest beach12th Street Beach | 1.8 km4 min drive |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationMichigan & Van Buren | 130 m2 min walk |
| Nearest airportChicago Midway International Airport (MDW) | 15 km33 min drive |
| Distance to the centreChicago (IL) | 720 m12 min walk |
Main sights of Chicago (IL)
| Chicago Theatre | 1.1 km18 min walk |
|---|---|
| Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago | 2.4 km5 min drive |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopUrvi Corporation | 340 m5 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyCVS Pharmacy | 290 m5 min walk |
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Questions about Congress Plaza Hotel
How do guests rate Congress Plaza Hotel?
Congress Plaza Hotel has a guest rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 2,663 reviews, which is better than 15% of rated hotels in Chicago (IL).
What are the check-in and check-out times at Congress Plaza Hotel?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
Does Congress Plaza Hotel include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Is there parking at Congress Plaza Hotel?
Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.
How far is Congress Plaza Hotel from the airport?
The nearest airport, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), is 15 km away in a straight line.
Is Congress Plaza Hotel close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 1.8 km from the hotel.
When did Congress Plaza Hotel open?
Congress Plaza Hotel opened in 1893 and was last renovated in 2008.
How many rooms does Congress Plaza Hotel have?
Congress Plaza Hotel has 871 rooms on 14 floors.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Congress Plaza Hotel?
Yes: Urvi Corporation, about 340 m away (5 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Congress Plaza Hotel?
CVS Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 290 m away (5 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score