Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago

$$$$||View on mapChicago, United States520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605|
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Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.1Very good
Location9.1
Staff7.9
Who stays here
Couples35%
Families26%
Solo18%
Groups17%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.1Very good
Location9.1
Staff7.9
Who stays here
Couples35%
Families26%
Solo18%
Groups17%

Historic downtown Chicago hotel across from Millennium Park with lake views

Prime Location & Walkability

Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago sits directly across from Millennium Park and on Michigan Avenue. The Art Institute of Chicago, Buckingham Fountain, and Lake Michigan are within walking distance. Shops, dining, and entertainment on the Magnificent Mile are a 10-minute walk away.

Historic Gold Room & Event Spaces

Congress Plaza Hotel includes 2100 m² of contemporary event space. The Gold Room, dating back to the early 1920s, is available for events. The hotel also offers a business centre and multiple seating areas.

On-Site Dining Choices

Rafael's serves American classics and seasonal chef specialties for lunch and dinner. Gazebo offers made-to-order breakfast meals and coffee each morning. The Congress Lounge provides city views, comfortable leather couches, and flat-screen TVs for drinks and games.

Guest Rooms & Comforts

Guest rooms at Congress Plaza Hotel feature high ceilings and expansive bathrooms. Some rooms offer separate living areas and family-friendly bedding layouts. Select rooms provide stunning city and lake views.

Additional Services & Amenities

A 24-hour fitness centre and barbershop are available on-site. Same-day dry cleaning and shoeshine services are provided. Pet-friendly options are available upon request.

  • Location: Across from Millennium Park, 10-minute walk to Magnificent Mile
  • Rooms: High ceilings, expansive bathrooms, city and lake views
  • Dining: Rafael's, Gazebo, Congress Lounge
  • Event Space: 2100 m² including historic Gold Room
  • Services: 24-hour fitness centre, barbershop, pet-friendly options
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 31.95 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Spanish, Hindi
Building
Number of floors:14
Number of rooms:635
Former name
Congress Plaza Hotel
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Rooms and availability

Park King Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds or 1 King-size bed2 Double beds
Quadruple Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Handicap parking

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Room view

  • City view
  • Courtyard view
  • Lake view
  • Interior view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago

💵 Lowest room price 22703 INR
📏 Distance to centre 1.3 km
✈️ Distance to airport 15.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport Midway International, MDW

Location

520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
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520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
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