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.
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| 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 |
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| Photos - The Congress Plaza Hotel |
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| Map of The Congress Plaza Hotel - Driving Directions |
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| Hotel Reviews for The Congress Plaza Hotel |
 3.0 out of 5
Based on 678 guest reviews, Average
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| 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: |
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| Suites: |
36 |
| Room Windows: |
Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: |
As Needed |
| Meeting Rooms: |
22 |
| Meeting Space at The 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 |
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| Policies / Expenses |
Cancellation:
30 days for groups |
| Nightly Parking: |
$35 |
| Typical Group Deposit: |
25% |
| Total Taxes: |
15.40% |
| Total Misc Fees: |
$0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: |
11.90%
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| Occupancy Tax: |
0.00%
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| City Tax: |
4.50%
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| Food and Beverage Tax: |
10.75%
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| Audio Visual Tax: |
0.08%
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| Parking Fee: |
39.00 Per Night (Valet Parking)
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| Porterage Fee: |
5.00 Per Person
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| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: |
11.34 Per Day (Per device inclu.tax & sc)
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| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: |
11.34 Per Day (Per device inclu.tax & sc)
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| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: |
150.00 Per Day
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| Meeting Wired Internet Fee: |
400.00 Per Day
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| Food and Beverage Service Charge: |
10.75% (Non commissionable)
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| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: |
20.75 Per Person
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| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: |
21.50 VAT % Inclusive (per pp)
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| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: |
25.00 Per Person
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| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: |
32.00 Per Person
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| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: |
39.00 Per Person
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| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: |
25.00 Per Person
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| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: |
47.50 Per Person
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| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: |
51.75 Per Person
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| Morning Break Cost: |
7.00 Per Person
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| Afternoon Break Cost: |
7.00 Per Person
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| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: |
57.50 Per Item
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| Banquet Soda: |
3.50 Per Item
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| Banquet Bottled Water: |
3.50 Per Item
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| Banquet Hosted Bar: |
18.50 Per Person/Per Hour
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| Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: |
32.00 Per Person/Per Hour
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Room Types - The Congress Plaza Hotel
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 Standard Two Doubles
This room includes 2 double beds, and various views are available. The bathroom includes a shower/tub combination, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. An iron/ironing board is conveniently provided for use in the room. The flat-panel television offers in-room entertainment: satellite channels and pay movies. The room is equipped with a desk, phone with voicemail, in-room safe, and clock radio. High-speed Internet access (surcharge) can keep you connected, and you can relax with complimentary in-room coffee and tea service. Refrigerators are available on request and for a surcharge. Hypo-allergenic bedding is available. The guestroom is comfortably air conditioned and includes climate control; the window(s) open. Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds can be requested, and daily housekeeping and wake-up calls are available.
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 Standard Queen
One queen bed. May have city view. Smaller room. Cable TV. Pay movies. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Coffeemaker. Renovated bathroom (2007)with new tiling, bathtub, and fixtures. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Air conditioning.
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 Standard Lakefront Suite
1 king bed in bedroom separated by door from living room. View of Lake Michigan and Buckingham Fountain. Walk-in closet. Cable TV. Pay movies. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Coffeemaker. Renovated bathroom (2007)with new tiling, bathtub, and fixtures. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Air conditioning. Nonsmoking.
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 Lakeview King
One king bed. View of Lake Michigan and Grant Park. Cable TV. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Pay movies. Coffeemaker. Renovated bathroom (2007)with new tiling, bathtub, and fixtures. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Air conditioning.
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 Family Suite
This suite consists of 2 bedrooms and includes 1 king bed and 2 double beds. Windows open to a courtyard view. The bathroom includes a shower/tub combination, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. Each bedroom in the suite is equipped with a flat-panel television with cable service, premium television channels, and pay movies. The suite includes a desk, phone with voicemail, in-room safe, and clock radio. High-speed Internet access (surcharge) can keep you connected. A refrigerator is provided, as well as a coffee/tea maker. Hypo-allergenic bedding is available. The suite is comfortably air conditioned and includes climate control. Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds can be requested, and daily housekeeping and wake-up calls are available. This suite is non-smoking.
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 Standard King
This room includes 1 king bed, and various views are available. The bathroom includes a shower/tub combination, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. An iron/ironing board is conveniently provided for use in the room. The flat-panel television offers in-room entertainment: satellite channels and pay movies. The room is equipped with a desk, phone with voicemail, in-room safe, and clock radio. High-speed Internet access (surcharge) can keep you connected, and you can relax with complimentary in-room coffee and tea service. Refrigerators are available on request and for a surcharge. Hypo-allergenic bedding is available. The guestroom is comfortably air conditioned and includes climate control; the window(s) open. Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds can be requested, and daily housekeeping and wake-up calls are available.
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 Standard Two Double Beds Lake View
This room includes 2 double beds and offers views of Lake Michigan, Grant Park, and Buckingham Fountain. The bathroom includes a shower/tub combination, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. An iron/ironing board is conveniently provided for use in the room. The flat-panel television offers in-room entertainment: satellite channels and pay movies. The room is equipped with a desk, phone with voicemail, in-room safe, and clock radio. High-speed Internet access (surcharge) can keep you connected, and you can relax with complimentary in-room coffee and tea. The renovated bathroom (2009) has new tiling, bathtub, and fixtures. Hypo-allergenic bedding is available. The guestroom is comfortably air conditioned and includes climate control; the window(s) open. Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds can be requested, and daily housekeeping and wake-up calls are available. This room is non-smoking.
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| Amenities - The 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 center
- Games room
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
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- 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
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Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
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| Airport & Shuttle Information - The Congress Plaza Hotel |
Midway Airport - 11 miles
O'Hare Airport - 18 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.
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Previously Known As: Congress Plaza Hotel, Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
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