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The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center

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Welcome To Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center Check Into Living History On Chicago’s Michigan Ave. Enjoy unparalleled value and gracious hospitality at one of downtown Chicago’s most legendary hotels. Located near Grant Park on Michigan Ave., with views of Lake Michigan, the Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center has been a Windy City icon since 1893, playing host to U.S. presidents, international celebrities and performers, foreign dignitaries and elite travelers from around the world. 

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

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Madeline's profile image
a year ago

Convenient and priced right The decor is outdated and kind of ugly but for the price I don’t actually care. Amazing value right on Michigan ave. There’s a bus stop right outside. I drove into the city and used SpotHero to reserve parking at the parking garage a block away for a good price.. Our room was clean and comfy and the restaurant on site had good and relatively inexpensive food. 

Molly's profile image
a year ago

Location was my favorite part!! The WORKING ice machine was on the top floor of the hotel. So close to Lake Michigan!! 

Tyler's profile image
a year ago

Good Rooms were super warm. With a velvet comforter made it uncomfortable We were pretty in and out. Rooms were nice and big. Hotel looked really beautiful 

Robin's profile image
a year ago

OK hotel but dont expect too much The hotel is getting pretty tired and needs a significant upgrade. Also the rooms at the back are very noisy with the L running close by Excellent location in a fine old building. Has all the basic facilities. 

Amado's profile image
a year ago

Amazing Location - Lukewarm Services and Amenities The hotel's historic sensibilities can be immediately felt via the ornate touches in the lobby and public spaces on the ground floor. Everywhere else, however, is in dire need of a refresh or major overhaul. As Cher Horowitz would put it, the hotel is a "full-on Monet...from far away it's okay, but up close it's a big ol' mess." In many parts of the hotel it truly felt like door jambs, signage, and other structures are held up by staples and scotch tape. I kept thinking it w... read more

Taylor's profile image
a year ago

Very Good I waited in the check in line without a person at the desk for atleast 10 min - might be good to add a bell or somethin The cleanliness and location was convenient. Staff was nice 

Zhang's profile image
a year ago

Exceptional 

Sandra's profile image
a year ago

Very Good Algunos detalles de olor en los pasillos Se encuentra en excelente ubicación. 

Arne's profile image
a year ago

Nette Lage! Das Hotel ist ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen. Was für ein Blick auf Lake Michigan! 

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How is The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center rated?

The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center has a 4.2 star rating with 13,846 reviews. 

When is The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center open?

The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.