Indistinct haunting stories of the Congress Plaza hotel have lurked since the late 1800’s. Locals and tourists have gone their ways to visit the infamous and haunting hotel under their own will. 

 The Congress Plaza (located at 520 South Michigan Ave, Chicago) has received “insurmountable talk” for its haunted rooms and history of suicides and murders.  Spirits have said to linger the halls — causing lights to flicker, leaving deceiving images of people creeping the halls.  Stories date back to when immigrants first starting moving to Chicago back to the violent era of Al Capone.  Paranormal investigators have made claims over the time span of the hotel’s existence, and yes, paranormal activity has been detected. Visitors have vigorously claimed paranoia after the first night and parted ways with the hotel. The Congress Plaza hotel has legitimately made its name widely known on a national scale. In a random survey of 100 students, 86 said they are willing to visit the Congress Plaza hotel. 

 “In Chicago I walk by and I hear rumors on how the Congress Plaza hotel is haunted! It’s a must going for a visit,” senior Lalo Barrera said. 

 People that have stayed a night at the Congress Plaza hotel feel terrified as soon as their night stay has concluded. 

 “You know I’m actually quite intrigued by scenarios involving paranormal activities; I’ve always watched the latest horror/thriller movies. To be present in an environment of such atmosphere and suspense would be a heck of visit,” junior Anthony Medina said. 

 Some may like the idea of visiting the hotel, but others may find this to be absurd because they deny the belief of ghosts and any paranormal activity. 

 “I really don’t understand why people exaggerate so much about the hotel, I won’t deny its history of murder, but I certainly don’t believe “spirits” remain within the hotel haunting visitors,” sophomore Alexis Herrera said.