Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park
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Hotel Overview
Great Stay in Chicago
I enjoyed all of the amenities as well as the atmosphere. would definitely visit again and...
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nmaggers
- May 17, 2013
Great Stay in Chicago
I enjoyed the ambiance of the hotel as well as the cordial environment. The rooms were clean and...
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nmaggers
- May 17, 2013
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.
Amenities
- High-speed internet
- General
- Concierge
- Activities
- Health club
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Internet
- High-speed internet
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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.
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
- Harold Washington College: 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
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.
Guest Reviews (822)
Ratings and reviews for Congress Plaza Hotel at Grant Park
- All travelers (822) 3.3 / 5
- Business (218) 3.1 / 5
- Couples (281) 3.4 / 5
- Families (137) 3.3 / 5
- Friends (108) 3.4 / 5
- Singles (64) 3.4 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (4) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.7
- Hotel staff:
- 3.7
- Room comfort:
- 3.4
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 3.5
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
congress plaza hotel,chicago
extremely clean room.very friendly and professional, staff.great bartender.enjoyed ourselves alot and will return.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Long walk from hotel
plan out where you want to shop,and if you don't know the bus system,know that taxis within the city proper are only allowed to charge so much(not sure if it's still $10 or not).to go to midway,ohare(to/from)wrigley field or solider field these restrictions do not apply.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
pschulz
july fireworks/taste of chicago
we went to the taste of chicago. everything was wonderful. we could not have asked for anything else. we are already talking about doing the same thing next year
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
if you want to stay over night to go to the taste you couldn't ask for anything better. also, we watched the fireworks right around the corner from the hotel
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
A Magnificent Stay
We visited the Art Institute, the Burnham display, and the Culture Center. We also rode the elevated, since we're mass transit fans- and so enjoyed seeing the improvements made on the Brown and Pink lines (Ravenswood and Douglas). Nothing really was missing from our trip. It was one of the best trips we've ever had to Chicago, and we've been visiting the city for nearly 40 years- for both recreation and business.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
I already have passed information on to friends who come to Chicago occasionally. The Congress Plaza is only a short walk from public transit (e.g. the "L"and buses), and attractive sites, like the Art Institute. Dining services are at hand nearby as well.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
U2 Concert
This hotel is in a perfect location and has a tremendous amount of character!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
John and Ann
Unbeatable location for the price.
We went to Chicago just to relax and enjoy the city. For 5 days we did just that and loved it. The Congress is an old, charming hotel right on Grant Park, in front of Buckingham Fountain, and on the Chicago Lake front. We walked, took a one day guided tour, rode the Transit System (we bought a pass), and used some cabs. All travel in the city was easy, in-expensive, and pleasant. We visited The Art Institue, The Aquarium, The Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of Science and Industry, and Navy Pier. All museums are immense, exquisitly done, and are reasonably priced. They are all accessible by the public bus and the subway system. The Congress Hotel Staff was most helpful and accomodating. The Hotel ambiance, location, and staff all made the stay a REALLY PLEASANT EXPERIENCE.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Ask the Hotel staff for suggestions on where to go and how to get there. Buy a CTA Transit pass. (1-day, 3-day, 5-day, etc.) Go to the top of one of the really tall buildings. We ate at top of The John Hancock tower twice. We spent time in Millenium Park (Attended 2 free concerts.) and Grant Park. Both are clean, have beautiful flowers, and are safe.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Wonderful Weekend
Very short stay, but perfect for our needs. We attended a play at the Goodman Theatre, lunch at Harry Caray's and dinner at Morton's. All within walking distance from the Congress. We would stay at the Congress in the future.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Morton's and Harry Caray's is easily within walking distance...a great feel of Chicago's culture is experienced by walking from the Congress to the River.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Chicago next trip...CONGRESS
Great STAY...
The website does NOT give this hotel JUSTICE! This place has a great view and its in walking distance of EVERYTHING! Please dont go by the frone view of the hotel...take my word-ITS GREAT! The Bell Service gentleman ([...]) was GREAT! The front desk staff (young ladies) were EXCELLENT! I never expected the room to be sooooo nice and roomy! It had a great appeal and the staff was GREAT-whenever I called and asked questions or needed anything...they came within 15mins! I have stayed at many hotels in many cities, but my next trip back to Chicago (in July) Ive already planned to stay at Congress Plaza! I was having 2nd thoughts but Im soooo GLAD I went with this hotel over all the "big" names on Michigan Ave. they didnt compare to this hotel...
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Patty mom on a budget
perfect location
Brought my two youngest and my sons best friend for a concert--we had an awsome time there was s much to do and see--all attractions are close this hotels location has got to be the greatsest--concierge was so helpful the whole time--told us places to go, how to get there etc. etc. we had a extra large corner room with 3 full size beds-- perfect
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Much better than expected
We were in Chicago for 2 days so we didn't spend a lot of time in the room but when we did, it was very homey, comfortable and quiet. We wanted a safe, pleasant environment and we got it. We felt fortunate to be so close to everything and we walked to the places we had planned to go to in the short time we were there. The staff was pleasant especially the guys storing the luggage, not so much at the counter, the ladies were not that friendly. that would probably be the only complaint. The lobby is beautifully decorated and there were many places to go and sit on the main floor. The parking system was a breeze and reasonable in price. We were thrilled with the 10% discount on the weekend and felt lucky to get a good rate so close to everything.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great place to stay
This was a great place to stay especially for the price. It is an older hotel that is not brand new, but that was part of its' charm. The rooms were very clean, staff was friendly and efficient. The location was excellent for downtown Chicago and right across from Grant Park and the lake. You can pay more for a park view if you want. Our room looked out on the city and the El. I loved it, and did not think it was noisy for being in the middle of a city. This was our first time in Chicago and the staff was very helpful in getting us around town. I will definitly stay here again and recommend it to friends.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
