I read the reviews before and knew that it was once a grand hotel that had degraded over the years--that was clear. I was only concerned with the location and the price. It was VERY reasonable for a downtown hotel. I parked a block away using SpotHero and found a garage that was in/out without penalty for $35/day vs. $54/day in their parking. (Must pre-pay that website, but VERY worth it!) Amenities VERY limited, but only wanted a place to sleep and shower someplace that was walkable to many things. Hilton is 2 short blocks away and they have all the amenities/food for $60 more a night. I'm satisified with the Congress because I knew what I wanted and what I was getting.