The Congress Plaza Hotel, a historic Chicago hotel on Michigan Avenue, was originally designed and built to accommodate visitors to the World' s Columbian Exposition in 1893. Over the years, this 14-story property has catered to our nation' s Presidents, foreign dignitaries, opera performers, stage and movie celebrities, business travelers, and a multitude of conventions. Located on a picturesque setting on Michigan Avenue, adjacent to Grant Park, this hotel is ideal for visitors wanting a taste of Chicago.

Many guests have found the features of this Congress Plaza Hotel to be beneficial.  While the layout of this property lends itself to groups arriving for a big game, the location is ideal for frequenting the Museum Campus. Business travelers will enjoy the wireless internet connection in the lobby, and shoppers will love the proximity to the stores on State Street and Michigan Avenue.

Families are excited to view Buckingham Fountain, with the Lake in the background. Architecture enthusiasts will gaze in awe at the mosaic tiles on the ceiling of Congress Plaza Hotel Lobby. History buffs can peruse the spots where famous Presidents addressed their legions of supporters.

The Congress Plaza Hotel boasts 23 meeting and banquet rooms that can accommodate 20 to 2000 people. The Congress Plaza Hotel has over 50,000 square feet of meeting space, including an 8,300 square foot Ballroom. The famous Gold Room, one of Chicago' s most beautiful ballrooms, is an architectural marvel. Our function space has been the setting for all types of events, from business meetings to weddings.

For dining and entertainment, Congress Plaza Hotel features two restaurants and a lounge. The Gazebo Restaurant serves American favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a casual environment. Rafael' s offers the same cuisine in a more intimate atmosphere. Tavern Tap Lounge is a great place to greet old friends and watch your favorite team on the big screen. We have room service available for the travelers that prefer to watch the big game in their guestroom. Other amenities include a gift shop, barbershop, game room, and cash machine on property.

The Congress Plaza Hotel offer Meeting facilities :

• The Gold Room The Gold Room at the Congress Plaza Hotel is famous for its architecture and for its place in the history of Chicago. The Gold Room is an elegant Chicago banquet facility that was restored in 1997 by the Italian artist Lido Lippi, restorer of the Sistine Chapel, to its original splendor. The elegance of the room is ideal for formal events and is often selected for wedding receptions and banquets.
  
  
• Catering Our rich heritage of award winning cuisine sets the standard for all of our culinary services. Our professional staff of catering executives will customize all of your specialty menus for any corporate, convention, or social gathering.
  
  
• Weddings The Congress Plaza Hotel has made thousands of weddings special with our fabulous Chicago wedding reception site. Our Gold Room is a popular choice amongst bridal couples. The elegance of the room is ideal for formal events and is often selected for wedding receptions and banquets. 

The Congress Plaza Hotel offer Services and Facilities :

• 850 Spacious Guest Rooms
• 36 Classic Suites - Ideal for Hospitality Functions
• 50,000 Square Feet of Function Space
• 23 Function Rooms with Capacities of 20 to 2,000
• Electronic Key Locks
• Modern Exercise Facilities - Open 24 Hours
• Room Service from 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Complimentary Cable Television Including HBO, CNN, and ESPN
• Hair Dryers and Coffee Makers in every room
• Children Under 17 Stay Free
• Same Day Valet Dry Cleaning
• Valet Parking
• Gift Shop
• Barber Shop
• Valet Shoe Shine
• Continental Air Transport to/from Midway Airport & O'Hare International Airport,
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• Easily Accessible from Interstates 90/94, 290, and 55

The Congress Plaza Hotel offer Restaurants :

• Gazebo Restaurant - Serving a variety of American Cuisine in a casual atmosphere.
  Open daily from 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  
  
• The Tavern Tap Pub - Serving imported and domestic beer, wine, and specialty cocktails. Complimentary popcorn. Open Sunday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to midnight. Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., and Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to midnight.

The guestrooms and suites of The Congress Plaza Hotel are truly spacious by today' s standards, and many overlook the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan. Over half of our 850-room downtown Chicago accommodations have multiple bedding, perfect for families or extra occupants. Requests for high floors, low floors, connecting rooms, or even for more closet space, can all be accommodated at our hotel.

The Congress Plaza Hotel - Lakefront Suite

The downtown Chicago accommodations have 36 suites, 15 of them are lakefront.  These suites are characterized by their residential ambiance and, of course, the fabulous view of Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, and Lake Michigan.  They feature a large parlor room or sitting area, a bar or dinette area, and a separate bedroom with one (1) king size bed.

• Lakeview King - These rooms are similar to Standard Kings in size and configuration, but feature a fabulous view of Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, and Lake Michigan.  Lakeview Kings are located in all three towers, on the Michigan Avenue side of the building.
  
  
• Standard Double - Congress Plaza Hotel have over 300 Double Rooms, primarily in the south tower, that feature two (2) double beds.   These rooms are perfect for families or groups with multiple occupants. They have an abundance of space and a roomy feel.
  
  
• Standard King - Congress Plaza Hotel have over 300 Standard King Rooms, spread over three towers, that feature one (1) king size bed.  Standard Kings come with a decorative round table and two chairs.  Business travelers may want to request a Business Class King, which includes a work desk and chair.  Multiple bedded rooms (some with king beds) and connecting rooms are also available.