Congress Plaza hotel Chicago : Hotel information
The Congress Plaza is a first-class, traditional hotel located on South Michigan Avenue opposite Grant Park. The Congress Plaza'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, Symphony Center, Soldier Field, the Shedd Aquarium, the Art Institute and the Sears Tower - all within walking distance. Chicago's business districts, shopping and restaurants, as well as downtown theaters and universities are also just minutes away. The Congress Plaza features a main lobby with an award-winning dome ceiling and stone statues in an Art Deco ambiance.
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Congress Plaza hotel Chicago : Hotel location
DIRECTIONS:
From the South on the Dan Ryan Expressway - I-90/94
Exit at Congress Parkway downtown. Follow Congress Parkway to Michigan Avenue. Turn right on Michigan Avenue. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the corner.
From the North on the Kennedy Expressway - I-90/94
Follow to Congress Parkway East. Follow Congress Parkway to Michigan Avenue. Turn right on Michigan Avenue. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the corner.
From the West on the Eisenhower Expressway - I-290
Follow to Congress Parkway East to Michigan Avenue. Follow Congress Parkway to Michigan Avenue. Turn right on Michigan Avenue. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the corner.
Driving South on Lake Shore Drive - Route #41
Stay in right lane, exit at Randolph onto Michigan Avenue. Turn left on Michigan Avenue and keep straight seven blocks to corner of Congress Parkway and Michigan Avenue. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the Southwest corner.
Driving North on Lake Shore Drive - Route #41
Stay in left lane, exit at Balbo onto State Street. Turn right on State Street and keep straight to the corner of Congress Parkway and State Street. Turn right onto Congress Parkway and drive just two blocks to Michigan Avenue. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the Southwest corner. These directions may seem overly complicated, but numerous one-way streets and limited unloading areas dictate these routes.
Driving East on the Stevenson - I-55
Stay on the Stevenson to Lake Shore Drive. Exit at Balbo onto State Street. Turn right on State Street and keep straight to the corner of Congress Parkway and State Street. Turn right onto Congress Parkway and drive just two blocks to Michigan Avenue. The Congress Plaza Hotel is on the Southwest corner. These directions may seem overly complicated, but numerous one-way streets and limited unloading areas dictate these routes.
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Congress Plaza hotel Chicago : Hotel room
ACCOMMODATION:
Standard King
The hotel has over 300 Standard King Rooms, spread over three towers, that feature one (1) king size bed. Standard Kings come with a decorative round table and two chairs. Business travelers may want to request a “Business Class” King, which includes a work desk and chair. Multiple bedded rooms (some with king beds) and connecting rooms are also available.
Standard Double
The hotel over 300 Double Rooms, primarily in the south tower, that feature two (2) double beds. These rooms are perfect for families or groups with multiple occupants. They have an abundance of space and a roomy feel.
Lakeview King
These rooms are similar to Standard Kings in size and configuration, but feature a fabulous view of Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, and Lake Michigan. Lakeview Kings are located in all three towers, on the Michigan Avenue side of the building.
Lakefront Suite
The downtown Chicago accommodations have 36 suites, 15 of them are lakefront. These suites are characterized by their residential ambiance and, of course, the fabulous view of Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, and Lake Michigan. They feature a large parlor room or sitting area, a bar or dinette area, and a separate bedroom with one (1) king size bed.
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Congress Plaza hotel Chicago : Hotel facility
Food & Drink:
Gazebo Restaurant - Serving a variety of American Cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Open daily from 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
The Tavern Tap Pub - Serving imported and domestic beer, wine, and specialty cocktails. Complimentary popcorn. Open Sunday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to midnight. Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., and Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to midnight.
Meeting Facilities:
The Gold Room at the Congress Plaza Hotel is famous for its architecture and for its place in the history of Chicago. The Gold Room is an elegant Chicago banquet facility that was restored in 1997 by the Italian artist Lido Lippi, restorer of the Sistine Chapel, to its original splendor. The elegance of the room is ideal for formal events and is often selected for wedding receptions and banquets.
Catering: Our rich heritage of award winning cuisine sets the standard for all of our culinary services. Our professional staff of catering executives will customize all of your specialty menus for any corporate, convention, or social gathering.
Weddings: The Congress Plaza Hotel has made thousands of weddings special with our fabulous Chicago wedding reception site. Our Gold Room is a popular choice amongst bridal couples. The elegance of the room is ideal for formal events and is often selected for wedding receptions and banquets.
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