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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)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (3/5 issues found)

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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. that they can't manage simple renovations? They can afford an automated self check in/check out machine but can't replace carpet or repair a bathroom door?? The woman at Expedia and the hotels website led me to believe the hotel was nicer than it actually was.

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

2. Many of the more affordable chain-hotels were already booked and some were just too grungy for our taste.

"Wonderful family weekend " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2012 Vote

3. If you want a decent, affordable place to sleep while you explore the city then the Congress may well be for you.

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

4. If you're coming to Chicago to be in the middle of it all and pay an amazingly affordable price, then do stay here.

"Location, location, location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/19/2011 Vote

5. There are reasons why it is so affordable.

"Picket lines and paper thin walls " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/5/2011 Vote

6. This is a property ripe for restoration - but, for now, exists as a very affordable locale for the business and leasure traveler.

"Second Time - Last Time? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/1/2010 Vote

7. So, I would not recommend this to anyone who can't walk a ways or afford to take a cab.

"You are only paying for location.......nothing else. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/14/2010 Vote

8. We were looking for an affordable hotel for a week-long vacation in Chicago.

"Not too bad " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/18/2008 Vote

9. You are only a block or two from good morning coffee and affordable cafes.

"Pleasantly suprised " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/8/2007 Vote

10. And for such an affordable price, you are right on Michigan Ave, close to all the good shopping and dining.

"If you`re looking for History & Character " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/7/2006 Vote