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Stay at The Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago, IL, with Dates into May

The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
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SaB
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We got two beds a gorgeous corner room, so very clean and super spacious. We didn’t want to leave! A great stay!

This 19th-century hotel on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue has hosted several presidents and features two onsite restaurants and a lounge

What You Get

  • Stay for two in a standard king room, standard two-double room, lake-view king room, or lakefront king suite
  • Up to two kids 14 or younger stay free in a standard two-double room
  • Dates into May

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, pan-roasted rainbow trout, and other specialties. In the morning, you can enjoy a hearty American breakfast at the Gazebo Restaurant.
  • Past 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.

The Art Institute of Chicago’s gargantuan collection covers everything from marble busts to Grant Wood’s American Gothic. Just north of the Art Institute, Millennium Park is known for both the Frank Gehry–designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion and for the sculpture Cloud Gate, known to Chicagoans as “The Bean” for its legume-like shape. Nearby Grant Park is dotted with several impressive attractions, including Buckingham Fountain, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium. 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 the city like a local.

Other Details

Room Details

Standard King Room, Lake-View King Room, and Lakefront King Suite

  • One king bed
  • Standard occupancy: 2
  • Maximum occupancy: 2

Standard Two-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

Hotel Policies

  • Check in: 3 p.m.
  • Check out: 12 p.m.
  • Parking: self-parking available for an additional $44 per day; valet available for an additional $49 per day.
  • Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property.
  • Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
  • Accessibility: please contact property for handicap-accessibility requests or options.
  • Room upgrades: not available

Amenities

  • Two restaurants and a lounge on site
  • Room service
  • 24-hour exercise facility
  • Free WiFi
  • Gift shop
  • Barbershop

Traveler's Tips

  • If you’re a light sleeper, request a room overlooking the quiet inner courtyard.

Getting There

  • Nearest airports: Midway (MDW; 12 mi) and O’Hare (ORD; 19 mi)
  • Cab fare: about $45 from MDW and $60 from ORD, including a 15% tip
  • Nearest transit stops: CTA Blue Line, LaSalle stop; CTA Orange Line, Harold Washington Library stop
  • Shuttle service: 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.
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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About The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center

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SaB
Top reviewer
8 ratings|6 reviews
We got two beds a gorgeous corner room, so very clean and super spacious. We didn’t want to leave! A great stay!
Tia
5 ratings|3 reviews
Great proximity to everything!
Tia
5 ratings|3 reviews
The proximity to everything on Michigan Ave. Though valet was not available, Jose gave me several choices which was extremely helpful.
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R2576ZVamym
|1 review
Never Again! This hotel really needs to be purchased by a major chain as it is in need a major,. major renovation plus it needs new management. We live locally in the Chicago area and this was our 3rd stay here. Our other 2 stays here a number of years ago were satisfactory and the location is great. This time we were spending one night here as we were doing a 20 mile training run the next morning along the lakefront with our training group in preparation to run the Chicago Marathon in 3 weeks. Every year our running club reserves one of the banquet rooms at the hotel for the runners to use as a staging area before and after the Chicago Marathon. This year it was going to be the Shelby Room on the 3rd floor. Once my husband and I got checked into our room prior to dinner we decided to stop down on the 3rd floor to see where the Shelby Room was located so we would not need to search for the location in 3 weeks on race morning. We made it to the 3rd floor and located the room. We did not enter room (it was locked). We then proceeded to walk to the opposite end of the floor to locate the stairs to exit. As we were walking down the stairs a security guard appeared and began shouting at us. He said he wanted to show us a sign that said the 3rd floor was closed. We did not see a sign when we entered the floor. I can think of countless times I've stayed at a hotel looking for a pool or fitness center and have freely walked through a hotel's open spaces where meeting or banquet rooms are. The security guard then berated us for not following the rules. He said we were making his job more difficult and that he could have us arrested for trespassing. We told him the reason we were there (just to locate the room our club would be using in 3 weeks) and that we were guests staying at the hotel. He continued to yell at us and insisted on showing us where the sign was that said the floor was closed. He went on to say there was a right way of doing things and we did things the wrong way. He also said we were making is job more difficult. We really felt like he was treating us like criminals and was making way more out of the situation than was necessary. After we politely apologized and tried to defuse the situation he continued to follow us down the stairs to the lobby. He was still yelling at us once we made it to the lobby. When then ended up speaking with the manager on duty named Nicole. She was apologetic for him coming on "too strong". I suggested to her that if they wanted to close off a section of the hotel why not put up stanchions and rope so it is clear an area is clearly meant to be closed off instead of hoping people happen to notice a sign. Also when you enter the elevator you do not need your room key to access the floors. So there is all this focus about people not going on a floor with meeting rooms yet anyone can just walk in off the street and access all of the guest floors at any point in time! Upon check-in we let the front desk person know that we would need to check out at 5am and check our bags since we were doing the early morning run even the next morning. She said to go to the bell desk in the morning and they could check our bags. The next morning there was no one at the bell desk. The front desk person then said to go down the hall to the security office. When we got there the security office the guy tried to unsucessfully page a bellman for several minutes. He then in frustration took our bags himself and gave us claim checks. What a waste of time when we were also in a hurry. We had a lakefront suite. The only complaints about our room were was there was no way to control the temperature of the room, only a dial to control fan speed or fan on and off. Also our room was right next to the elevator and in the bathroom you could hear the elevator running. The hotel overall is very run down with some holes in the walls and old carpeting that is worn and ripped in spots. Definitely do not stay at this hotel unless they get bought out, get new management and an entire renovation.
jennifermW2020CK
|1 review
Great stay at a haunted hotel The hotel was a very last minute booking due to an error in dates at the original hotel I booked. The room was clean and the floor looks to be brand new. No carpeting, LVF in the rooms. The hotel is in renovation so the hallways had some sheet rock dust footprints otherwise clean. I am surprised to read reviews about noise. The hallways and our room were silent. We absolutely did not know that this hotel is known for being haunted. All three nights, we had experiences that could be described as paranormal. My sister saw the sheets to her bed being pulled off of her. She basically played a game of tugawar with the sheets 2 nights in a row! Then 2 out 3 people in the room were woken up by a sound that could not be explained. We, of course, immediately googled after the first night, and the sheet pulling seems to be a thing guests have reported. The hotel itself was a great location. Close to Millennium parking. We arrived at 3 am walked from the parking garage to the hotel and felt very safe. If you like ghost adventures this could be a fun place for you.
jenipherhubley
|1 review
Great view and good location The view was great. The room was sizable but the lampshades were tatty and worn. The bath that I drew drained out because dental floss like string was wrapped around the plug (eww) and interfered with the plug's ability to seal. The bed was excellent though and the complimentary water was nice. There is a wonderful lounge in the lobby and the bar is great.

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