CONGRESS PLAZA HOTEL

a chicago landmark The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center was originally designed and built in 1893 to accommodate visitors to the World’s Columbian Exposition. We have catered to our nation’s Presidents, foreign dignitaries, opera, stage and movie celebrities, and a multitude of conventions, business travelers, and folks who love coming to Chicago with families and friends for the absolute delight of it. The guestrooms and suites of the Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center are truly spacious by today’s standards. There are 871 guest accommodations, including 36 deluxe suites, many of which overlook the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan. location ? Centrally located on the world famous Michigan Avenue over-looking Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain with a majestic view of Lake Michigan ? Recreation and shopping just steps away. Shop on the “Magnificent Mile” Or stroll in Grant Park on your way to relax on the beaches of Lake Michigan. Take in a show at the Shubert, Auditorium or Goodman Theater, The options are endless. ? Within a mile, experience Navy Pier, Water Tower Place, Sears Tower, Orchestra Hall, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium. We are in the heart of it all. ? O’Hare and Midway Airports are just 25 minutes away (Airport Express available) accommodations ? The Congress Plaza Hotel has 853 Guestrooms including 36 deluxe suites, many of which over-look Lake Michigan. ? Built in 1893 for the World Columbian Exposition ? The Gold Room, one of the most grand and historic ball rooms in Chicago. ? The Great Hall, this colossal room is perfect for a reception of 2000 or a Banquet for 700.

Star Rating:   Local Attractions:   Museum of Contemporary Photography Auditorium Building and Theatre Grant Park Fine Arts Building Buckingham Fountain Chicago Public Library (Harold Washington Library Center) South Loop Symphony Center Art Institute of Chicago The Loop Printer's Row Pritzker Pavilion Millennium Park Chicago Cultural Center John G. Shedd Aquarium Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum Field Museum Picasso Statue Sears Tower Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre Chicago City Hall Goodman Theater Children's Memorial Hospital Chicago Theater Soldier Field - Chicago Bears Theatre District Union Station Chicago Amtrak Station Civic Opera House Magnificent Mile - Michigan Ave Michigan Avenue Bridge Wrigley Building Merchandising Mart Tribune Tower University of Illinois Chicago National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum Greektown Ohio Street Beach Northwestern Memorial Hospital 1.4 Merrill C Meigs Airport (CGX) 1.4 Navy Pier 1 Check Rates   Check In   Check Out   Rooms   Adults   Children       1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9+     1 2 3 4   0 1 2 3 Need 10+ Rooms for Group Travel?

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Map is loading... Congress Plaza Hotel What's Near by? Miles Auditorium Building and Theatre 0.0 Museum of Contemporary Photography 0.1 Fine Arts Building 0.1 Grant Park 0.1 Chicago Public Library (Harold Washington Library Center) 0.2 Buckingham Fountain 0.2 South Loop 0.3 Symphony Center 0.3 Fisher Building 0.3 Old Colony Building 0.3 Worth 0.3 Monadnock Building 0.3 Art Institute of Chicago 0.3 The Loop 0.4 Printer's Row 0.4 Haskell Building 0.4 Jay Pritzker Pavilion 0.5 Millennium Park 0.5 Chicago Cultural Center 0.5 John G. Shedd Aquarium 0.6 Picasso Statue 0.6 Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum 0.6 311 S Wacker Dr 0.6 Aon Center 0.6 Field Museum 0.7 Sears Tower 0.7 Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre 0.7 Chicago City Hall 0.7 Goodman Theater 0.7 Children's Memorial Hospital 0.7 Chicago Theater 0.7 Theatre District 0.7 Union Station 0.8 Soldier Field - Chicago Bears 0.8 Chicago Amtrak Station 0.8 Civic Opera House 0.8 Magnificent Mile - Michigan Ave 0.9 Michigan Avenue Bridge 0.9 Wrigley Building 1.0 Merchandising Mart 1.0 Tribune Tower 1.1 University of Illinois Chicago 1.2 Greektown 1.2 National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum 1.2 Near Southside 1.3 Ohio Street Beach 1.3 Northwestern Memorial Hospital 1.4 Navy Pier 1.4 Chicago Children's Museum 1.4 Merrill C Meigs Airport (CGX) 1.4 Museum of Contemporary Art 1.5 River North 1.5 Chicago Water Tower 1.5 River East 1.5 Architech Gallery 1.5 Chicago Shakespeare Theater 1.5 Fulton Market 1.6 Water Tower Place 1.6 American Police Center Museum 1.6 Hancock Tower 1.6 Near North Side 1.6 Streeterville 1.6 Museum of Holography 1.7 Newberry Library 1.7 Oprah Winfrey Show 1.7 Gold Coast 1.8 McCormick Convention Center 1.8 Chicago Center for the Performing Arts 1.9 River West 2.0 Chicago Harbor Lighthouse 2.0 University Village 2.0 Chinatown 2.1 Near West Side 2.1 Cabrini Green 2.3 Old Town 2.3 International Museum of Surgical Science 2.4 Goose Island 2.4 Cook County Hospital 2.5 Noble Square 2.5 Legacy Motors Automotive Art Gallery 2.5 Chicago History Museum 2.6 United Center - Chicago Bulls 2.6 North Avenue Beach 2.6 House of Crosses 2.6 Pilsen 2.7 Royal George Theater 2.8 Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum 2.8 Bronzeville 2.8 Douglas 2.8 Bridgeport 2.9 Tri Taylor 3.0 Ukrainian Village 3.1 US Cellular Field - Chicago White Sox 3.1 Lincoln Park Zoo 3.1 Lincoln Park Conservatory 3.5 Wicker Park 3.5 Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 3.6 Oakland 3.7 DePaul University 3.7 Lincoln Park 3.7

Details Check In: 3:00pm Check Out: 12:00pm Year of Last Renovation: 2008 Floors: 14 Rooms: 871 Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways Non Smoking Rooms: 835 Handicap Rooms: Suites: 36 Room Windows: Windows Do Open Cleaning Frequency: As Needed Meeting Rooms: 22 Meeting Space at Congress Plaza Hotel Meeting Space: 50000 sq. feet Banquet Space: Holds 550 people Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.5 Mi Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.5 Mi Lounge/Bar Hours: 4pm-12am Policies / Expenses Cancellation: 30 days for groups Nightly Parking: $28 Typical Group Deposit: 25% Total Taxes: 15.40% Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) State Tax: 11.90% Occupancy Tax: 3.50% Porterage Fee: 5.00 Per Person Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 9.95 Per Day Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 12.92 VAT % Inclusive Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 21.95 VAT % Inclusive

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Amenities - Congress Plaza Hotel

Air conditioning Alarm clock ATM Baggage storage facilities Breakfast in room Central location Concierge service Conference facilities Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa Credit card accepted: American Express Credit card accepted: Discover Credit card accepted: Diners Club Dinner available Electronic key card Elevator Express Check-Out Facilities for the disabled Fax available Fitness and health centre Games room Garage Hairdryer available Handicap accessible Central heating Ice Maker Internet - wireless Internet - ethernet Laundry facilities Licensed bar Movies in room Non-smoking rooms 24 hours opened Private bathroom in room Restaurant Safe in rooms Shower Tea and coffee making facilities Telephone Telephone in all rooms Television Travellers cheques accepted Valet Parking Voicemail Pet Friendly? Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Airport & Shuttle Information - Congress Plaza Hotel

Midway Airport - 11 miles O'Hare Airport - 17 miles **Taxi cab One way to/from O’Hare $30.00-$35.00 One way to/from Midway $22.00-$28.00 **Airport Express One way from O’Hare $27.00 each way, $49.00 round trip One way from Midway $22.00 each way, $37.00 round trip Call Airport Express for group rates Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info: Shuttle is not available.

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