Congress Plaza Hotel
520 South Michigan Avenue,
Chicago, Illinois, 60605, USA
Phone: 312-427-3800
Originally built to accommodate visitors to the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, the guest rooms and suites of the Congress Plaza Hotel are truly spacious by today’s standards. There are a total of 870 guest accommodations, including 36 deluxe suites, many of which overlook the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan.
The Congress Plaza Hotel’s convenient downtown location commands a spectacular view of Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain. It also provides easy access to the Art Institute of Chicago,Millenium Park, Orchestra Hall, and Sears Tower; all within walking distance. The downtown business district, shopping, and restaurants, as well as downtown theaters, museums and universities are just steps away. For convention attendees, we are a short cab ride from McCormick Place Convention Center (1.5 miles) and Navy Pier (1 mile). high speed internet in guest rooms $9.95 + tax for 24 hrs. wireless internet in the lobby $7.50 for 24 hours. Smoking rooms are based on availabilty at check in. Movies on demand in all guest rooms.Iron/Ironing board & Hairdryer in all guest rooms
Strike info. one union, local 1 hereiu is on strike. The hotel services and conditions have never been better. all hotel services continue to operate without any interuption.
Hotel
Video Tour
Exterior
Hotel Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Guest Accommodations
Family Suite Bedroom With 2 Double Beds
Family Suite Bedroom With One King Bed
Lake View Double Double
Standard City View Suite Bedroom
Deluxe Suite Bedroom
Event Spaces
Gold Room Select
Gold Room
Great Hall
Dining
Gazebo Restaurant
Whether you’re sitting down to a hot, hearty, made-to-order breakfast from the grille or grabbing a quick coffee and freshly made pastry before your meeting, this casual breakfast spot does the day’s most important meal proud.
Outdoor Restaurant
The Congress Plaza Hotel & Conference Center proudly offers an exceptional pair of restaurants on par with the best in downtown Chicago. Gazebo, our casual breakfast spot, serves a sumptuous American breakfast, plus fresh coffee and pastries for guests on the go. For lunch and dinner, visit Rafael’s, the hotel’s signature restaurant. For cocktails, enticing comfort food and sports on the flat-screens, the Congress Lounge offers an intimate and inviting gathering place at the corner of Michigan and Congress Avenues.
Congress Lounge
Step into one of downtown Chicago’s top places to gather and socialize and find yourself surrounded by rich woods, comfortable leather couches and chairs and flat-screen televisions. Order up a beer, wine or cocktail from the extensive drink list, browse the comfort food menu or unwind with a friendly game of darts or billiards. Every Chicago corner should have a bar like this.
Rafael’s Restaurant
The cuisine at Rafael’s is accompanied by views of beautiful Grant Park and bustling Michigan Avenue. Robust lunch and dinner menus range from starters, soups and salads to steaks, lamb dishes, gourmet burgers and creative seasonal chef’s specialties.