Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago

The Congress Plaza is a first class, traditional hotel located on South Michigan Avenue opposite Grant Park. The city business districts, shopping and restaurants, as well as downtown theaters and universities are also just minutes away. The hotel features a main lobby with an award-winning dome ceiling and stone statues in an Art Deco ambiance. The staff is genuinely warm and friendly, catering to your every need. Originally designed and built in 1893 to accommodate visitors to the Columbian World's Exposition, the guest rooms and suites of the Congress Plaza are truly spacious by today's standards. The tastefully decorated, well appointed guest rooms with modern conveniences mostly offer city or lake views. Many famous people have stayed at the Congress Plaza, including U.S. Presidents Grover Cleveland and Theodore Roosevelt. Guests looking for easy access to major downtown attractions will find the Congress Plaza convenient. The "El" train stops nearby and offers easy access to other parts of downtown, as well as both airports. The hotel offers on-site dining and is only minutes to fine dining, shopping, and entertainment.