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Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park

3 stars
520 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.3
out of 5 773 reviews
fantastic for tourist

good location with very esay access to traveling spots. can walk to the Art institute of Chicage,... See full review

  • bluebubble
  • Dec 12, 2012
Fantastic trip to Chi-town

Hi, My name is Mike and I stayed in the Congress Plaza Hotel on Dec 1 - 3 and had the most... See full review

  • Mike Mount
  • Dec 4, 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.
Highlights
  • Spectacular views of Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Lake Michigan
  • Two restaurants and a lounge on site
  • Wireless Internet in the lobby
Rooms
Rooms at the Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park hotel favor space over flash. Find rooms and spacious suites of various sizes -- many with lakefront views -- as well as high ceilings and parlor seating. Wired and wireless Internet access are available for a fee.
Features

The Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park serves as a top reception site for weddings, conferences and other formal events. The lobby with its massive mosaic-tiled ceiling inspires awe in both guests and architecture fans. More than 50,000 square feet of meeting space, including the gorgeous Gold Room with its gold-leaf covered walls and ceilings, lend opulence to any occasion.

Diners visit the Gazebo Restaurant, a casual restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, or Rafael's Steakhouse, a more intimate dinner venue. Cocktails and pub fare are available in the lounge.

Other property amenities include a barbershop, game room and fitness center.

Transportation
  • O’Hare International Airport (16.1 mi/25.8 km)
  • Midway Airport (8.9 mi/14.4 km)
  • Blue Line (LaSalle) (0.9 mi/1.5 km)
  • Orange Line (Library) (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • McCormick Place Convention Center (1.7 mi/2.7 km)
Nearby attractions
  • Grant Park (across the street)
  • State Street (0.1 mi/0.2 km)
  • Buckingham Fountain (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • The Art Institute of Chicago (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • Millennium Park (0.5 mi/0.9 km)
  • Soldier Field (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • The Magnificent Mile (1.3 mi/2.1 km)
Policies and fees
  • Valet Parking $39.00 for overnight parking
  • Self-Parking $35.00 for overnight parking
  • In-room wired/wireless Internet access is charged at $9.95 + tax for 24 hours.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

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

41.8751 -87.6243
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.

Nearby points of interest

  • Auditorium Building: 0.1 mi
  • Harold Washington Library: 0.2 mi
  • Chicago Architecture Foundation: 0.3 mi
  • Buckingham Fountain: 0.3 mi
  • Symphony Center: 0.3 mi
  • Grant Park: 0.3 mi
  • Printers Square: 0.3 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago: 0.3 mi
  • Crown Fountain: 0.4 mi
  • Bank of America Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • Chicago Board of Trade: 0.5 mi
  • State Street: 0.5 mi
  • Cloud Gate: 0.5 mi
  • Shubert Theatre: 0.5 mi
  • Pritzker Pavilion: 0.6 mi
  • Auditorium Building: 0.1 mi
  • Harold Washington Library: 0.2 mi
  • Chicago Architecture Foundation: 0.3 mi
  • Buckingham Fountain: 0.3 mi
  • Symphony Center: 0.3 mi
  • Grant Park: 0.3 mi
  • Printers Square: 0.3 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago: 0.3 mi
  • Crown Fountain: 0.4 mi
  • Bank of America Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • Chicago Board of Trade: 0.5 mi
  • State Street: 0.5 mi
  • Cloud Gate: 0.5 mi
  • Shubert Theatre: 0.5 mi
  • Pritzker Pavilion: 0.6 mi
  • Sears Tower: 0.6 mi
  • Yacht Club: 0.6 mi
  • Chicago Cultural Center: 0.6 mi
  • Marshall Fields: 0.6 mi
  • Harris Theater: 0.6 mi
  • Oriental Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • City Hall: 0.7 mi
  • Chicago Theater: 0.7 mi
  • Goodman Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Prudential Plaza: 0.7 mi
  • Field Museum of Natural History: 0.7 mi
  • Cadillac Palace Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Shedd Aquarium: 0.8 mi
  • Chicago Mercantile Exchange: 0.8 mi
  • Carson Pirie Scott: 0.8 mi
  • Opera House: 0.9 mi
  • Union Station: 0.9 mi
  • Marina City: 0.9 mi
  • Soldier Field: 1 mi
  • Museum of Broadcast Communications: 1 mi
  • Wrigley Building: 1 mi
  • Merchandise Mart: 1 mi
  • Tribune Tower: 1.1 mi
  • Adler Planetarium: 1.1 mi
  • North Michigan Avenue: 1.1 mi
  • Hull House Museum: 1.2 mi
  • Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 1.3 mi
  • Lake Point Tower: 1.3 mi
  • Michigan Avenue South: 1.3 mi
  • Terra Museum of American Art: 1.3 mi

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Fitness center
  • Health club
  • High-speed internet
  • Restaurant
  • Room service

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

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
50,000 square feet of meeting space. World renowned gold room

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.

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Guest Reviews (773)

Ratings and reviews for Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park

Overall score

3.3 / 5
About the scores
773 out of 773
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3.7
Hotel staff:
3.8
Room comfort:
3.4
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.5

71% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Elusive
New York state
Dec 31, 2012

grand old hotel, a bit down at the heels

I love this hotel, partly because it is old and reminds one of a bygone era. The location is fabulous. It's clean but hasn't been remodeled since the 1950s, so if you need everything to be brand spanking new you won't enjoy it. Nice bar with original copper top. Rooms are relatively large for a big city hotel and many of the rooms have views of Grant Park and the lake. My only complaint is that my room was too hot and I couldn't turn the heat down or off, only the fan.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Elusive
New York state
Dec 24, 2012

location, faded grandeur

I love the Congress Plaza because of the location, the size and comfort of the rooms, and the views. It's a grand old hotel and unbeatable for the price. Under $100 on Michigan Ave. overlooking Grant Park--great! Some people will find it too old-fashioned, and maybe a little ragged, but I love it. The bar is also classic and gorgeous. Friendly service.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Naper Traveler
Naperville, IL
Dec 19, 2012

Great Weekend!

It was a great weekend visit. The room was clean, quiet and comfortable. The staff was friendly. I will definitely stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park

Reviewer score

2

Would not recommend

gonzowillie
Iowa City
Dec 17, 2012

helpful but ehh

had 2 cockroaches in our first room. we went and told the staff and they switched us right away, no problem. second room was fine. wish we could have gotten "something for our troubles" but it was fine.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

SandiPants
Hollywood, fl.
Dec 17, 2012

Great stay

Stayed there for 3 days 2 nights. It was really nice and the view from the hotel was awesome! Staff was friendly and helpful

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

bluebubble
st cloud
Dec 12, 2012

fantastic for tourist

good location with very esay access to traveling spots. can walk to the Art institute of Chicage, Field museum and millinum park. easy transportation. overall, a very nice choice.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park

Reviewer score

3

Would recommend

Jaocb
Business
Louisiana
Dec 10, 2012

Weekend Getaway

Hotel stay was ok, there were employees on strike out front when we pulled up which made us second guess our choice. Overall it was nice and cozy with a beautiful view.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park

Reviewer score

1

Would not recommend

kris kringle
chicago
Dec 10, 2012

Pick somewhere else

we spent the night here. Our check in was good. Beyond that, everything that could go wrong did while we were there. When we entered our room the door to enter banged into the bathroom door. There's about a 2 foot clearance between the 2. First thing we noticed was wiring hanging from the tv on the wall. Noticed the brass plates with the room numbers were painted on when the doors were repainted. In the morning, Coffee was the order of hte day except coffee was already in the pot, made from the previous people who knows how long that was ago. I then tried to take a shower--light switch didn't work. Once maintenance got the power fixed, turned on the water only to have the shower head spew water everywhere. Clerk at the front desk told me..."sorry" for everything. She couldn't do anything and there was no manager available. We will not go back there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park

Reviewer score

3

Would not recommend

Dee The Man
Kalamazoo, Mi
Dec 4, 2012

Impromptu Trip

Planned an overnight party weekend in Chicago the week of, found a great price for the hotel. The was the only GREAT thing about it. The hotel was "ok" at best. It was very dated, older decor, no microwave, no fridge, small elevators and dim hallways. Wouldn't say it was the worst, but would not recommend this place to anyone.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
2
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Right on Michigan Ave, stores a little further down but State St is two blocks away and lots of shopping available.

Review of Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Mike Mount
Palm Harbor Fl
Dec 4, 2012

Fantastic trip to Chi-town

Hi, My name is Mike and I stayed in the Congress Plaza Hotel on Dec 1 - 3 and had the most wonderful experience. It was so close to everything and the views were breathtaking. Me and my girlfriend Jen will be back and know where to stay again. Thank you for your friendly staff and help with anything we needed and to make out stay in your beautiful city so comforting. Da Bears!!!!!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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