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Congress visit
The hotel was very busy and not too personal. Things went ok but the rooms are dated and only...
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Allan
- May 15, 2012
Great accomodations in Chicago
The Congress is a very clean, older hotel that has GREAT ambiance in a great location. Dont go and...
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Greenie64
- May 12, 2012
Historic hotel on Michigan Avenue by Grant Park
Guests at the Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park hotel enjoy value prices and a convenient location across from Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park, the Art Institute and Lake Michigan. Designed to accommodate large groups, the 850-room hotel has hosted legions of tourists, conventioneers and even the nation’s presidents since the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893. Its presence among Chicago architecture is unmistakable: Just look for the oversized sign in all red caps.Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park Rooms
- Lakefront King
- Guest room with one king-sized bed. Rooms face Lake Michigan and Buckingham Fountain and can accommodate a maximum of 2 quests. All rooms have cable satellite T.V., coffee maker, radio and voice mail, high speed internet connection for $9.95 + TAX for 24 hours and Movies on Demand.
- Lakefront Suite
- Guest room with one king-sized bed. Rooms face Lake Michigan and Buckingham Fountain and can accommodate a maximum of 2 quests. All rooms have cable satellite T.V., coffee maker, radio and voice mail, high speed internet connection for $9.95 + TAX for 24 hours and Movies on Demand.
- Standard Double
- Guest room with two double beds and can accommodate a maximum of 4 guests. All rooms have cable satellite T.V., coffee maker, radio and voice mail, high speed internet connection for $9.95 + TAX for 24 hours and Movies on Demand.
- City View King Suite
- Guest room with one king-sized bed. Accommodate a maximum of 2 guests. All rooms have cable satellite T.V., coffee maker, radio and voice mail, high speed internet connection for $9.95 + TAX for 24 hours and Movies on Demand.
- Standard Room - 1 Double Bed
- Guest room with one double bed and can accommodate a maximum of two guests. All rooms have cable satellite T.V., coffee maker, radio and voice mail, high speed internet connection for $9.95 + TAX for 24 hours and Movies on Demand.
- Standard King
- Guest room with one king-sized bed and can accommodate a maximum of two guests. All rooms have cable satellite T.V., coffee maker, radio and voice mail, high speed internet connection for $9.95 + TAX for 24 hours and Movies on Demand.
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- Chicago, IL
- Nearby airports
- Midway and O'Hare International Airports
- Area description
- Adjacent to Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain. Near Millenium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago, Museum Campus, Symphony Center, and the Sears Tower.
Amenities
- Concierge
- Fitness center
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Restaurant
- Room Service
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- 50,000 square feet of meeting space. World renowned gold room
Dining
- Gazebo Restaurant
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served from 6:30am to 10:30pm. Breakfast includes full American Breakfast, lunch- a variety of salads and sandwiches, dinner- chicken, beef, pork and seafood dishes.
- Tavern Tap
- A relaxed setting to enjoy cocktails or play pool or watch your favorite sports
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (637)
Ratings and reviews for Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park
- All travelers (637) 3.4 / 5
- Business (185) 3.1 / 5
- Couples (215) 3.5 / 5
- Families (96) 3.4 / 5
- Friends (83) 3.4 / 5
- Singles (46) 3.3 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (2) 4.5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.8
- Hotel staff:
- 3.8
- Room comfort:
- 3.5
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 3.6
71%
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
mikeh785
Great place
awesome hotel for a low price, very close to lots!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Allan
Congress visit
The hotel was very busy and not too personal. Things went ok but the rooms are dated and only average in comfort. There was no info on wifi and the internet connection was inactive (again no info). Overall expensive but a good location. The ground floor was immaculate but the rooms a let down.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Millers pub/restaurant is very professionally run and a great night.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Greenie64
Great accomodations in Chicago
The Congress is a very clean, older hotel that has GREAT ambiance in a great location. Dont go and pay over $200 a night or more to see Chicago. Stay here and enjoy the city for a more reasonable price
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Artists Cafe. Great food, brilliant decor. Old style diner showing the great atmosphere of Chicago. Pauly's Pizza. Old style Chicago pizza
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Flatrock
Location, Location, Location
This hotel, while once very elegant and still beautiful, is best because of it's location across from Grant Park and L. Michigan. WOrST thing was the bed design - it had flanges that stuck out from the footboard and I whacked my legs on them too many times - I finally just always pulled the comforter down to soften the blow...but WHAT a location!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Time-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Learn public transport system (yes, also do the guided tours). It is easy to get around the parts of the city tourists like! BUT taxis are very reasonable, too.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Jairolina
Very good option
Excellent location for turists, besides only 4 blocks to get La Salle train station to the airport. No wifi in the rooms! :( In general very comfortable, however there is no ventilation in the bathroom!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Allan
Congress Plaza Chicago
This was a fine looking Hotel in the perfect location. Desk service was efficient but rather cold and room service average with room cleaners trying to access at 8am. The rooms were very dated and not well laid out, but it is an old place. Cost was high compared to our previous stops throughout US and not good value. The ground level is excellent and original, with some beautiful features. room info was sketchy and wifi not mentioned but it was available at $10 per day. Hard computer connections did not work, but was stated in the literature as available. Maybe this was chargeable also.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Millers Pub and restaurant is great.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
LydiaW
big rooms
We recently stayed for 2 nights. Although it is an older hotel the rooms are very spacious! Large bathroom, walk-in closet, clean and comfortable. Easy to walk to most everything.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Aldo NACBT
Nice Hotel
We very much like the location of the hotel. Standard rooms are not very large, but if you are not concerned about the size of the room, the rate was more than acceptable for the location.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
10pitches
Congress Hotel
Hotel is nice (architecture, stonework, etc.). Pub is good too. My view on the lake side was very nice. However, it costs extra for internet, and there was no complimentary breakfast. Worst of all - if you have a car there were 3 parking options - the cheapest was $35 per day.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
From the Congress Hotel. Grant and Millenium parks are a short walk. Navy Pier and several excellent museums (aquarium, Field, Planetarium) are all within 15-20 minute walk (I did it in less than 10, but I jogged a bit).
Reviewer score
Would recommend
mom J
Weekend to visit school
Hotel was in a great location for what we were doing on the trip. it is an older hotel but in good working order, found the room a little stuffy and was unable to control the temperature.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Money-saving tip:
Short drive from hotel
use the CTA, cab fare tends to add up quickly.
