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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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3 years ago

Weekend girls getaway Room could have been a little more updated. The property is beautiful. Great location over looking the party and lake. 

Bistra's profile image
3 years ago

I would definitely recommend it to others: great location, nice room space, and courteous staff. The only issue was that the bathtub was clogged and drained slowly. We really liked the room. The beds were comfortable and we did not feel cramped because of the space of both rooms. The rooms were clean and when I requested more coffee packages, the staff brought them right away. 

Tyler's profile image
3 years ago

Great stay, great people, great location The room that I stayed in looked like it needed to be updated. The rest of the hotel as beautiful as it is did not seem to match the room quality. I also felt that the beds that we slept on are only comfortable if you enjoy a very firm mattress. That did not happen to be me or my friends that I was traveling with. I really enjoyed my stay at the Congress Plaza Hotel. I went to Pride in Chicago with a group of friends. the location was perfect for it and it was within walking distance ... read more

Jennifer's profile image
3 years ago

It was fabulous! There wasn’t anything I didn’t like. Floor 14 lake view and it was spectacular. I woke up both mornings to a beautiful sunrise. 

Ronald's profile image
3 years ago

Upgrades needed! While I appreciate holding on to the aesthetics of the past, I believe this hotel takes it to another level. The rooms are not uniformed with updated or functioning room sets. For example, our first first (before requesting another room) did not have a lamp stand on both sides of the bed AND the TV on the wall was the size of a PC monitor from the 90s. When I came down on another occasion another guest was requesting to be moved as well. Also, the gym….. most of the equipment was broke and there was apparent... read more

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Anonymous 
3 years ago

Exceptional 

Dorin's profile image
3 years ago

Exceptional 

Rhiyan's profile image
3 years ago

Pleasant 

Jason's profile image
3 years ago

Decent hotel with history, but lacking in gracious service 

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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 13,926 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.