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About the Hotel

520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
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Next to Chicago Loop
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Rooms and Suites

The Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago offers rooms with several views: city, lake, and landmark. Suites feature a living room with a sofa, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, and ironing facilities. Some suites have views of Willis Tower, while others offer views of Lake Michigan. Select "Business Class' Lakeview King rooms include a work desk and chair. Rooms offer amenities such as ironing facilities, heating, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, a sitting area, a dining table, free toiletries, an AM/FM alarm clock, a flat-screen TV, and carpeted floors.

Dining Options

Gazebo serves American breakfast, fresh coffee, and pastries. Rafael's provides a menu of American classics and seasonal chef specialties for lunch and dinner. The Congress Lounge, at the corner of Michigan and Congress Avenues, features flat-screen TVs, city views, and leather seating. The hotel offers an excellent range of restaurants in the neighborhood that provide foods from all over the world. A casual breakfast spot serving a sumptuous American breakfast, plus fresh coffee and pastries for guests. Be sure to try our famous 'Congress Glam Slam' special, featuring two scrambled or sunnyside up eggs with bacon, chicken sausage and pancakes or French toast. Whilst the lounge is the ideal place where to unwind with a refreshing cocktail.

Leisure and Entertainment

The Congress Plaza Hotel is steps from the restaurants and entertainment venues of The Loop and the 17-story Ferris Wheel on the Navy Pier. Nearby attractions include the Art Institute of Chicago, offering a spectacular array of breathtaking pieces, and the Museum of Science and Industry, dedicated to discoveries of all kinds. Enjoy music performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as well as concerts of established artists from around the world at the Symphony Center Orchestra Hall.

Location Highlights

Located in the Chicago Loop, the Congress Plaza Hotel is adjacent to Grant Park and the Magnificent Mile. It is near Millennium Park, McCormick Place, the Museum Campus, Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Sears Tower, and LaSalle Street, with some of the most iconic architecture and popular attractions in the city. Landmarks nearby include 360 Chicago Observation Deck (2.5 km), The Rookery Building (1 km), Millennium Park (1.5 km), Chicago Cultural Center (1 km), Grant Park (1 km), Shedd Aquarium (2.5 km), and Navy Pier (2 km). From 24 beaches, nearly 600 parks and a walking, biking, and jogging trail right on Lake Michigan.

Hotel Services

The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center offers 50,000 square feet of event space, including the iconic Gold Room, for receptions or corporate gatherings. Personalized service helps you get the absolute very best out of your Windy City experience. Numerous one-way streets and limited unloading areas dictate these routes as the most efficient means to access the location by hotel staff.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Room
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Queen Room
2 persons
12 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Double Room Two Double Beds
2 persons
25 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Coffee machine
King Suite City View
2 persons
36 m² 
1 King-size bed
City view
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Chicago 1.3 km
Airports
Midway International (MDW) 15.3 km
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 30.3 km
Train
Van Buren Street Station300 m
Underground
Harrison300 m
Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren400 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Barber shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Dining Onsite

At the Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago, guests can delight in a variety of casual dining experiences that showcase hearty American flavors. From a comforting breakfast to easy lunch and dinner options, each venue offers a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.
Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago Restaurant photo
Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago Restaurant photo
Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago Restaurant photo

Rafael's Restaurant

Contemporary American
Ambiance
Casual and welcoming, Rafael's offers a relaxed atmosphere ideal for any time of day, with its proximity to the bustle of downtown Chicago.
Key Offerings
Rafael's serves an enticing menu of American classics alongside creative seasonal chef specialties, ensuring a satisfying meal experience for both breakfast and dinner.
Reservation
Not needed
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Congress Lounge

Light bites and cocktails
Ambiance
The Congress Lounge is an intimate space boasting comfortable leather seating and views of the city, perfect for relaxing with friends or colleagues.
Key Offerings
With flat-screen TVs and a selection of refreshing cocktails, the lounge is the ideal spot to unwind after a busy day in the city, offering light fare in a cozy setting.
Reservation
Not needed
Hours vary.

Location

520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
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520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
Nearby
407 S Dearborn St
Old Colony Building
510 m
431 S Dearborn St
Manhattan Building
430 m
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Photography
110 m
Library
Harold Washington Library Center
390 m
Restaurants
Cafecito
230 m
26 E Congress Pkwy Ste 1
Chicago Kitchen
180 m
63 E Harrison St
Osaka Sushi Express
200 m
400 S Michigan Ave
Bee Zzee
270 m
424 S Wabash Ave
Epic Burger
380 m
517 S State St
Baskin-Robbins
260 m
229 W Jackson Blvd
Fontano's Subs
260 m
332 S Michigan Ave
BeeZzee Fresh Food
350 m
424 S Wabash Ave
Wingstop
330 m
12 E Harrison St
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Paid Public parking is possible at a location nearby.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs US$31.95 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Spanish, Hindi
Number of floors:
14
Number of rooms:
871
Former name
Congress Plaza Hotel
Check-in
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room