First let me say, if you are reading some of these reviews you are most likely feeling ike I was feeling,doubtful and nervous! I booked this hotel for a first time trip to Chicago for myself, my best friend, my mother-in-law and her best friend. After reading some of the horrible reviews on here I was so nervous that I... more

I read all the bad reviews before i booked my stay at this hotel.. and i was preparing for the worse.. I did wanted to stay at this hotel because of the price and location, I just stayed for one weekend and i gotta say that everything turned out to be great.. Location: excelent, I went to chicago to participate... more

Stayed here for one night for Obama's ralley. Stayed in a king size room with lakefront view. Beautiful view of Grant Park and the lake. The bed was very comfortable. Room was clean. There was a Flatscreen TV. Bathroom was clean, but old and dated fixtures with some wear. Baseboard in room had been newly replaced, but was not painted... more

Review of this hotel depends on your expectations. I stay here when I'm in Chicago to see a Bears game. For this purpose it is very good - reasonably cheap, good location and clean. I would not stay at the Congress Plaza if I was staying on business or trying to impress my wife. I don't agree with all the... more

I stayed at the Congress on a Saturday night, October 25 while attending the play Dirty Dancing. I searched high and low for a hotel in downtown Chicago that didnt cost over $350.00 a night or that wasnt a dump. Being a travel agent I had a lot of resources at my disposal. Upon entering the hotel I was in... more

Chicago Ill.: Congress Plaza Hotel: Great Little Hotel We were a party of 4 and checked in Friday, October 24, 2008. The entire staff was friendly and helpful. They asked if they could help without our even having to ask, and volunteered directions, restaurant selections, cab service with a smile. The hotel was built in 1893, so you have to... more

I hated this hotel, it was horrible. I would never stay here again. The only good about the hotel is its location. I went to Chicago with my boyfriend. We stayed here because of the price and the location. Never again. The hotel was run down and old. There was paint peeling and holes in the walls. The beds were... more

The power went out 4 times in our unit. The shower made horrific noises. However, the staff was very accomodating. They upgraded us and deducted $30 from the room fee. The hotel is in a great location and is relatively cheap for Chicao. We may have had back luck but I would not stay there again. more

Disgusting from the moment we pulled up. The place was being picketed by it's employees, so we had to cross the line to get in. The front entrance was dark and dingy, and the check in staff were cold and unfriendly. The entire hotel appears to not have been updated since it was opened in 1895, dark creepy corridors with... more