Stay in the heart of Chicago

Directly across from Millennium Park and sitting on the iconic Michigan Avenue, Congress Plaza Hotel offers elegance, luxury, and history in the heart of downtown Chicago. This historic Chicago hotel offers stunning city and lake views, on-site dining options, and free WiFi.

Offering a mix of contemporary amenities and classic, historic character, each room at Congress Plaza Hotel features high ceilings, expansive bathrooms and a flat-screen cable TV. Coffee makers, working desks, and ironing facilities are provided in each room. Some rooms offer separate living areas and family-friendly bedding layouts.

Rafael’s offers a menu of American classics, coupled with creative seasonal chef specialties for lunch and dinner. For breakfast, guests can start the day off with breakfast at Gazebo or grab a drink and watch a game on the flat-screen TVs at the Congress Lounge, which offers city views and comfortable leather couches and chairs.

A 24-hour fitness center, barbershop and same-day dry cleaning and shoeshine services are available on-site. The hotel includes 23 contemporary venue event spaces, including the infamous Gold Room, dating back to early 1920's Chicago. Room service, a business center, and multiple seating areas are also offered.

Congress Plaza Hotel is within walking distance from Chicago must-see attractions such as the Art Institute of Chicago, Buckingham Fountain, and Lake Michigan. Shops, dining and entertainment on the Magnificent Mile is only 10 minute's walk. Navy Pier is only 2 miles away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Chicago, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 22, 2010

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Chicago, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Private parking available


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 full beds
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
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Property questions and answers
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  • How old do you have to be to check in
    18 years or older
    Answered on 31 October 2019
  • Little refrigerator
    yes
    Answered on 31 October 2019
  • Is it pet friendly
    no
    Answered on 31 October 2019
  • Is there microwave in the room
    no
    Answered on 31 October 2019
  • Is there a fridge in the room
    yes
    Answered on 31 October 2019
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Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Rafael's Restaurant

    Food: American

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Amenities of Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
    Front Desk Services
    • Concierge
    • ATM on site
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Convenience store on site
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Hair/Beauty salon
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Spa
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Hindi

    House rules

    Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 12:00 PM

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of USD 75 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 15 and above are considered adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $20 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    4+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $20 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Carte Blanche Discover Diners Club American Express Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    A damage deposit of USD 75 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago

    • Room options at Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago include:

      • Double
      • Quad
      • Suite

    • Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago is 2,600 feet from the center of Chicago.

    • Check-in at Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Yes, Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet
      • À la carte

    • Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago has 1 restaurant:

      • Rafael's Restaurant

    • The prices at Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.