Stay at The Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago's Loop, with Dates into April
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This 19th-century hotel on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue has hosted several presidents
What You Get
- Stay for two in a standard king room, standard double room, lake-view king room, family suite, or standard lakefront suite
- Kids 14 or younger stay free
- Dates into April
Policies and Fees
- Reservations: Dates cannot be changed once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased
- Cancellation policy: 48-hour cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable.
- Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability
No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate; no refunds, rescheduling, or rebooking allowed.
Hotel at a Glance: The Congress Plaza Hotel
When it was opened in 1893, The Congress Plaza Hotel was intended to be the elite spot for travelers who passed through Chicago. The hotel first welcomed guests during the World’s Columbian Exposition. Over the next 50 years, it was furnished with glamorous ballrooms and stylish supper clubs. Now the hotel’s chief advantage is its superb location in downtown Chicago, where it stands along Michigan Avenue. It’s just minutes from Grant Park, several world-class museums, and a host of luxury retail stores.
- Onsite dining: Rafael’s Restaurant serves gourmet burgers, roasted duck breast with orange sauce, and other specialties. In the morning, you can enjoy a hearty American breakfast at the Gazebo Restaurant.
- Presidential guests: Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Richard Nixon
- Work up a sweat in the 24-hour fitness room.
- Get some culture across the street at the Auditorium Theatre, which offers musical performances, plays, and ballet.
Chicago’s Loop: Historic Commercial Center with World-Class Museums and Parks
Named after the shape formed by the elevated train tracks that form its perimeter, The Loop is Chicago’s downtown and the country’s second-largest business district. Skyscrapers such as the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) and the art-deco Chicago Board of Trade Building loom large here. They overlook waterfront parks, a glitzy theater district, and some of the world’s finest art collections.
About three from the hotel is the Art Institute of Chicago, whose gargantuan collection covers everything from marble busts and sarcophagi to modern masterpieces such as Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks and Grant Wood’s American Gothic. You don’t even have to go to the museum to see outstanding art—walk around The Loop, and you’ll see outdoor sculptures from Picasso and Joan Miró. Just north of the Art Institute, Millennium Park is known for both the Frank Gehry-designed Pritzker Pavilion (which hosts free public concerts during the summer), and for the sculpture Cloud Gate, known to Chicagoans as “The Bean” for its legume-like shape.
Grant Park, known affectionately as “Chicago’s front yard,” occupies more than 300 acres along the lake just east of the Loop. Modeled after the gardens at Versailles, the park is dotted with several impressive attractions, including Buckingham Fountain, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium. Its sheer size have made Grant Park the site of many notable events, including Barack Obama’s 2008 victory speech and the Lollapalooza music festival, which takes place here every summer.
You don’t have to limit yourself to the Loop during a trip to Chicago. The city’s public transportation system is among the country’s best. Check out our guide to Chicago public transportation for helpful tips on navigating it like a local.
Love to travel? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for travel tips, inspiration, and photos from around the world.
Other Details
Room Details
Standard King or Lake-View King Room
- One king bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
Standard Double Room
- Two double beds
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 4
- Adding occupants above standard: $20 per night for each additional guest 15 or older; kids 14 or younger stay free
Family Suite
- One king bed and two double beds
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 6
- Adding occupants above standard: $20 per night for each additional guest 15 or older; kids 14 or younger stay free
Standard Lakefront Suite
- One king bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 3 p.m.
- Check out: 12 p.m.
- Parking: valet available for $44 per day; garage available for $39 per day
- Rollaways: available for an additional $20 per night
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: please contact the property for handicap accessibility requests or options.
- Room upgrades: not available
Amenities
- Restaurant, café, and bar
- Room service
- 24-hour exercise facility
- Free WiFi
Traveler's Tips
- If you’re a light sleeper, request a room overlooking the quiet inner courtyard.
Getting There
- Nearest airports: Midway (MDW; 11 mi) and O’Hare (ORD; 20 mi)
- Cab fare: about $40 from MDW and $55 from ORD, including a 15% tip
- Nearest transit stops: CTA Blue Line, LaSalle stop; CTA Orange Line, Harold Washington Library stop
- Shuttle information: available through Airport Express; book prior to your trip
This 19th-century hotel on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue has hosted several presidents
What You Get
- Stay for two in a standard king room, standard double room, lake-view king room, family suite, or standard lakefront suite
- Kids 14 or younger stay free
- Dates into April
Policies and Fees
- Reservations: Dates cannot be changed once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased
- Cancellation policy: 48-hour cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable.
- Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability
No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate; no refunds, rescheduling, or rebooking allowed.
Hotel at a Glance: The Congress Plaza Hotel
When it was opened in 1893, The Congress Plaza Hotel was intended to be the elite spot for travelers who passed through Chicago. The hotel first welcomed guests during the World’s Columbian Exposition. Over the next 50 years, it was furnished with glamorous ballrooms and stylish supper clubs. Now the hotel’s chief advantage is its superb location in downtown Chicago, where it stands along Michigan Avenue. It’s just minutes from Grant Park, several world-class museums, and a host of luxury retail stores.
- Onsite dining: Rafael’s Restaurant serves gourmet burgers, roasted duck breast with orange sauce, and other specialties. In the morning, you can enjoy a hearty American breakfast at the Gazebo Restaurant.
- Presidential guests: Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Richard Nixon
- Work up a sweat in the 24-hour fitness room.
- Get some culture across the street at the Auditorium Theatre, which offers musical performances, plays, and ballet.
Chicago’s Loop: Historic Commercial Center with World-Class Museums and Parks
Named after the shape formed by the elevated train tracks that form its perimeter, The Loop is Chicago’s downtown and the country’s second-largest business district. Skyscrapers such as the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) and the art-deco Chicago Board of Trade Building loom large here. They overlook waterfront parks, a glitzy theater district, and some of the world’s finest art collections.
About three from the hotel is the Art Institute of Chicago, whose gargantuan collection covers everything from marble busts and sarcophagi to modern masterpieces such as Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks and Grant Wood’s American Gothic. You don’t even have to go to the museum to see outstanding art—walk around The Loop, and you’ll see outdoor sculptures from Picasso and Joan Miró. Just north of the Art Institute, Millennium Park is known for both the Frank Gehry-designed Pritzker Pavilion (which hosts free public concerts during the summer), and for the sculpture Cloud Gate, known to Chicagoans as “The Bean” for its legume-like shape.
Grant Park, known affectionately as “Chicago’s front yard,” occupies more than 300 acres along the lake just east of the Loop. Modeled after the gardens at Versailles, the park is dotted with several impressive attractions, including Buckingham Fountain, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium. Its sheer size have made Grant Park the site of many notable events, including Barack Obama’s 2008 victory speech and the Lollapalooza music festival, which takes place here every summer.
You don’t have to limit yourself to the Loop during a trip to Chicago. The city’s public transportation system is among the country’s best. Check out our guide to Chicago public transportation for helpful tips on navigating it like a local.
Love to travel? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for travel tips, inspiration, and photos from around the world.
Other Details
Room Details
Standard King or Lake-View King Room
- One king bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
Standard Double Room
- Two double beds
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 4
- Adding occupants above standard: $20 per night for each additional guest 15 or older; kids 14 or younger stay free
Family Suite
- One king bed and two double beds
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 6
- Adding occupants above standard: $20 per night for each additional guest 15 or older; kids 14 or younger stay free
Standard Lakefront Suite
- One king bed
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 3 p.m.
- Check out: 12 p.m.
- Parking: valet available for $44 per day; garage available for $39 per day
- Rollaways: available for an additional $20 per night
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: please contact the property for handicap accessibility requests or options.
- Room upgrades: not available
Amenities
- Restaurant, café, and bar
- Room service
- 24-hour exercise facility
- Free WiFi
Traveler's Tips
- If you’re a light sleeper, request a room overlooking the quiet inner courtyard.
Getting There
- Nearest airports: Midway (MDW; 11 mi) and O’Hare (ORD; 20 mi)
- Cab fare: about $40 from MDW and $55 from ORD, including a 15% tip
- Nearest transit stops: CTA Blue Line, LaSalle stop; CTA Orange Line, Harold Washington Library stop
- Shuttle information: available through Airport Express; book prior to your trip
Need To Know Info
- Dates cannot be changed once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased
- 48-hour cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable
- No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate
- Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in
- No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in
- Must be 18 or older to check in
- Credit card required at check-in
- Not valid with reward points
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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