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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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ChumpireFanzine
|1 review
You are in the heart of the Loop. We got more than we expected. The map showed we would be in a good spot, but we didn’t know HOW good. We had a view of the lake and Buckingham Fountain. The king bed had a firm mattress. My wife was not thrilled with the pillows, but she slept well anyway. The desk had a chair and the corner table with two chairs was good for a breakfast nook. We did not use the room coffee maker. The fridge was large enough for our needs. We did not use the room safe. We would have had to get help from the front desk had we needed to use it. We had plenty of drawers and closet space. We did not use the iron or ironing board or laundry, but it was available. The curtains did a good enough job to keep out the morning sun. The AC was meh. It was on or off. There was no real modern control. The bathroom had all the towels we needed plus tissues and toilet paper. The sewing kit was a nice extra. There was a pump dispenser for soap and the shower had body wash, shampoo and conditioner. The water was hot and the pressure adequate. The toilet worked as it should. The bathroom gripe is that the door hooks were good, but there was nowhere to put towels to dry outside the bathtub. Housekeeping was good to switch out linens and dump trash cans, so no big deal. On to the hotel The lobby/reception area is pretty. It is old-school pretty. Why update? Check-in/out was quick and the people on duty were nice and efficient. The gift shop could be a good resource in a pinch. The dining and bar facilities are there, but there are so many places surrounding the hotel that are good and less expensive***. They have vending machines in case munchies attack. Restaurant Rafael was temporarily closed during our stay. The bar/lounge seemed to be open, but we did not go in. There is a pool table and Ms Pac-Man/Galaga machine if you want to have fun. The breakfast zone is open, but looks like no one goes there. You will get a damage deposit charge. It will get refunded in 72 hours or so. We read about the North Tower 12th story ghost. We were on the 10th floor and nothing happened. In the end, we feel that we lucked out and got a room with a great view. The hotel and our booking site also communicated well after our evening flight was canceled. We showed up the next morning and were able to get in the room immediately. I mean, we did not cancel and we did not want to lose the reservation. They honored our reservation and we could get in the room immediately since it was already “occupied”.
900shays
|1 review
Would not recommend When we got to the hotel a quite beautiful lobby full of History and grandeur. But when we got to our room on the 13th floor it was clean as much as we could see at the beginning. Then we noticed the deadbolt locked to our door was not working. We talked to security and they were going to have engineering come fix it but they never did. So we had to place a chair against the door to ensure our safety as the hotel was completely booked. Also I noticed that the room had ants crawling on the furniture. Not many but it did have me concerned about some of the cleanness. Although quite a beautiful hotel and lobby I do not think I will be staying here again or suggesting anyone to stay here again even with this rich history. To add the rooms were not cleaned daily and fresh towels were never delivered for the couple days that we stayed.
RogerF2011
|1 review
Convenient location and quite acceptable We had a great room with high ceilings and a great view. The bathroom was great and the room had new fittings and old aircon but overall I found it very acceptable in my half-sleepy state. Nobody tells you they don't routinely freshen up the room each day so we mentioned this and it was dealt with. Unless I heard that management were now keen to manage the place I wouldn't spend above any average price.

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