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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
4.213,850 reviews
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Ricarda's profile image
a year ago

insgesamt positiv, die Vorteile der guten Lage überwiegen Leider ist das Hotel sehr in die Jahre gekommen, dafür riesiges Zimmer mit 2 großen Betten. Die Lage ist perfekt. 

Susan's profile image
a year ago

An old, well-kept, historical, hustling bustling big city cosmopolitan hotel! Friendly! nothing I love the cosmopolitan mix at the Congress - from staff to fellow travelers - love hearing the different languages, seeing different people. Staff - bellhops, front desk are terribly friendly. It is truly a big city hotel - love the hustle and bustle - love the oldness of it - love the elevators! 

Brian's profile image
a year ago

For this location, do yourself a favor and get a better experience at the Palmer House. I’ve stayed in many a historic hotel. I realize they come with trade offs. But the Congress has just not upgraded or even maintained their facilities to the standard I would expect. The room itself was clean and moderately updated, but throughout the rest of the building, paint was peeling, there were holes in the walls, and everything felt much more “dated” rather than “historic.”. The location is fantastic. The view from the lakefront r... read more

George's profile image
a year ago

Very Good THE WIFI WAS NOT GOOD MANY TIMES THAT IS A PROBLEM ESPESIALLY IF I WANT COMMUNICATE WITH MY HOME IN EUROPE WITH VIBER OR MESSENGER AND OF COURSE TO USE INTERNET.ALSO THE WINDOWS DID NOT OPEN AND THE AIR COULD NOT BE RENEWED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO VENTILATION IN THE ROOM. 

Adrian's profile image
a year ago

Would I pay an extra $150 a night for a better Hotel? - No Way!!! Buckingham Room did smell of cigarettes Big hotel so quite a few new staff who were a bit limited Hotel was a bit tired Value / price and location 

Maurizio's profile image
a year ago

Very Good 

Jan's profile image
a year ago

Good 

Adriana's profile image
a year ago

Exceptional La ubicación y las camas 

Mishaal's profile image
a year ago

Good Old building and they gave me a very bad view room. Location and design 

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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 13,850 reviews. 

When is The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center open?

The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.