Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago
Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago
About this property
Directly across from Millennium Park and sitting on the iconic Michigan Avenue, Congress Plaza Hotel offers elegance, luxury, and history in the heart of downtown Chicago. This historic Chicago hotel offers stunning city and lake views, on-site dining options, and free WiFi. Offering a mix of contemporary amenities and classic, historic character, each room at Congress Plaza Hotel features high ceilings, expansive bathrooms and a flat-screen cable TV. Coffee makers, working desks, and ironing facilities are provided in each room. Some rooms offer separate living areas and family-friendly bedding layouts. Rafael’s offers a menu of American classics, coupled with creative seasonal chef specialties for lunch and dinner. For breakfast, guests can start the day off with breakfast at Gazebo or grab a drink and watch a game on the flat-screen TVs at the Congress Lounge, which offers city views and comfortable leather couches and chairs. A 24-hour fitness center, barbershop and same-day dry cleaning and shoeshine services are available on-site. The hotel includes 23 contemporary venue event spaces, including the infamous Gold Room, dating back to early 1920's Chicago. Room service, a business center, and multiple seating areas are also offered. Congress Plaza Hotel is within walking distance from Chicago must-see attractions such as the Art Institute of Chicago, Buckingham Fountain, and Lake Michigan. Shops, dining and entertainment on the Magnificent Mile is only 10 minute's walk. Navy Pier is only 2 miles away.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Johnson
United States“The location was excellent, and the hotel was beautiful!” - Christine United States“The hotel was close to the venue that we were going to. The room was comfortable and met our needs.”
- Kene United States“Got a free upgrade to a suite, all the staff we interacted with were very nice”
- Rachel
Australia“A lovely old hotel, my room was more modern, with ample space for my friend & I. We had a good sized fridge, the beds were comfortable & the shower had great pressure. The staff were very helpful when we needed them & the downstairs bar had a...” - Marriette United States“Great location, friendly staff, common area good for large groups to hang out. We were a family of 21. Lobby was beautiful. Liked the history of the hotel being the most haunted hotel in Chicago.”
- Edward United States“The doorman staff was very helpful to me, thank you”
- Mary United States“The rooms are beautiful and the history of the hotel is fascinating. Every staff member we interacted with was incredibly kind and helpful. Perfect location for museums and walking around the city. Very close to the parks which were a hit with our...”
- Michele United States“Staff was kind and professional. Room view was great.”
- Jalal United States“Good people, good location, and good rooms. Our needs were easily addressed when we requested rectification. Appreciate it.”
- Samantha United States“The room was clean and the lobby/entrance was also very clean. The door man was absolute gem. I think his name was George. The check in staff was friendly and the checking in and out was a breeze. Looking forward to our next stay here.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Rafael's Restaurant
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Amenities of Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago
Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Alarm clock
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Convenience store on site
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
- Fitness
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Hindi
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of $75 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
