Congress Plaza Hotel

Hotel address: 520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, US 60605
Phone number: 312-427-3800

Hotel Description

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 850 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 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.

Surrounding Area

Location description: 520 South Michigan Ave Chicago, Illinois 60605 USA

Airports: ORD - Chicago, Illinois (O'Hare)MDW - Chicago, Illinois (Midway)

Property Information - Congress Plaza Hotel

Hotel rating: Star Rating 2
Number of floors: 14
Number of Rooms: 858
Check in time: 15
Check out time: 12
Native currency: USD
Rate Disclaimer: Rates subject to change.

Room Description

Standard King (Standard Room) A standard room with a king sized bed, complimentary in-room coffee/tea service, HIGH SPEED INTERNET $9.95 + tax for 24 hrs, MOVIES ON DEMAND, radio, room service, satellite television, temperature control, smoke alarms, sprinkler system, refrigerators upon request at additional charge, hair dryer, & iron/board . Various views are available.

Standard Double (Standard Room) A standard room with two double beds, complimentary in-room coffee/tea service, HIGH SPEED INTERNET $9.95 + tax for 24 hrs. MOVIES ON DEMAND, radio, room service, satellite television, temperature control, smoke alarms, sprinkler system, refrigerators upon request at additional charge, hair dryer, & iron/board . Various views are available.

Lakeview King (Standard Room) A standard room with a king sized bed and a lakefront view. It includes complimentary in-room coffee/tea service, HIGH SPEED INTERNET $9.95 + tax for 24 hrs, MOVIES ON DEMAND, radio, room service, satellite television, temperature control, smoke alarms, sprinkler system, refrigerators upon request at additional charge, hair dryer, & iron/board in all guest rooms.

Family Suite (Other room type than std, dlx, ste, ... etc.) The Family Suite consists of 2 bedrooms. The 1st bedroom has a King size bed with the 2nd bedroom having 2 double beds. The Suite has one bathroom and a lovely courtyard view. High speed internet $9.95 + tax for 24 hrs, movies on demandcontrol, smoke alarms, sprinkler system, refrigerators upon request at additional charge, hair dryer, & iron/board in all guest rooms.

City View Suite (Other room type than std, dlx, ste, ... etc.) This city view suite has two bedrooms with a king sized bed in each. It includes complimentary in-room coffee/tea service, high speed internet $9.95 + tax for 24 hrs, movies on demand, radio, room service, satellite television, temperature control, smoke alarms, sprinkler system, refrigerators upon request at additional charge, hair dryer, & iron/board .

Deluxe Lakefront Suite (Other room type than std, dlx, ste, ... etc.) A spacious deluxe suite with a lakefront view and a king sized bed or two double beds ( based on availablity at time of arrival) and a jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. It includes complimentary in-room coffee/tea service, high speed internet $9.95 + tax for 24 hrs, movies on demand, radio, room service, satellite television, temperature control, smoke alarms, sprinkler system, refrigerators upon request at additional charge, hair dryer, & iron/board.

Standard Lakefront Suite (Other room type than std, dlx, ste, ... etc.) A standard suite with a lakefront view and a king sized bed. It includes complimentary in-room coffee/tea service, high speed internet $9.95 + tax for 24 hrs, movies on demand, radio, room service, satellite television, temperature control, smoke alarms, sprinkler system, refrigerators upon request at additional charge, hair dryer, & iron/board.

Meeting Facilities

Meeting Rooms Number of Meeting Rooms - 23 Largest Seating Capacity - 2000 Smallest Seating Capacity - 20

Restarant Information

Gazebo - Raphaels M-F 630am-230pm Spacious cozy atmosphere. Takes you from casual to fine dining very nicely decorated great food. Area Description: On-site

Raphaels-Gazebo Sun-Sat 4pm-1030pm Comfortable cozy atomosphere nice decor with a Michigan Avenue view great food made to order. Beer wine and specialty cocktails. Area Description: On-site

Tavern Tap Mon-Thurs 4pm-12am Fri-Sat 4pm-2am Sun 12pm-12am Spacious but cozy atmosphere with a city view music television and snacks available. Serving imported domestic beer wine and specialty cocktails. Area Description: On-site

Recreations

Fitness Center Fitness center - Treadmill, stairmaster, bicycle, and free weights. Area Description: On-site

Game Room Game Room Area Description: Off-site

Area Attractions

Congress Plaza Hotel 0 Miles

Soldier Filed 2 Miles

Board of Trade 0 Miles

CNA 0 Miles

Federal Building 0 Miles

LaSalle Street 0 Miles

McCormick Place 3 Miles

Northwestern 2 Miles

Sears Tower 1 Mile

State Building 2 Miles

UIC 2 Miles

Directions - Congress Plaza Hotel

From O Hare International Airport: NW Take Interstate 90 east to Congress Parkway exit. Exit number 51 I. Follow Congress Parkway to Michigan Avenue at Michigan turn right and you re at the hotel.

From Chicago Midway Airport: SW Take Cicero Avenue north to Interstae 55 north. Take 55 north to Lakeshore Drive. Take Lakeshore Drive north to Bullo Street then to State Street turn right. Take State Street to Congress turn right. Take Congress to Michigan turn right and you are at the hotel.

Amenities

						AM/FM Alarm Clock
						Bar/Lounge
						Barber/Beauty Shop
						Coffee Maker in Room
						Concierge
						24 Hour Front Desk
						Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
						Express Checkout
						Hairdryers Available
						Meeting/Banquet Facilities
						No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
						Parking
						Restaurant
						Room Service
						Safe Deposit Box
						Shops/Commercial Services
						Fitness Center or Spa
						Television with Cable
						Laundry/Valet Services