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The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center - Chicago, IL

Michigan Ave, Grant Park views

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Pool WiFi Breakfast Concierge Gym

Chicago Downtown Hotel on Michigan Avenue near Grant Park

Built in 1893 for the World's Columbian Exposition, The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center stands on South Michigan Avenue across from Grant Park. The 3-star hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Art Institute of Chicago and close to the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium. Complimentary Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness room are included.

What You Get

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A stay at The Congress Plaza Hotel on South Michigan Avenue, directly across from Grant Park in Chicago's Loop
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Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout guest rooms and common areas, plus a 24-hour fitness room on site
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Three on-site dining venues including Rafael's Restaurant, the Gazebo Restaurant, and Congress Lounge
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No resort fees charged at this property, with only applicable taxes added at checkout
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Walk to Chicago's top attractions including the Art Institute of Chicago, Buckingham Fountain, and the Field Museum

Plan Your Stay

Amenities

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WiFi
WiFi
On-site dining
On-site dining
  • Pool: Table available on the lobby floor
  • WiFi: Complimentary in guest rooms and common areas
  • Breakfast: Made-to-order at the Gazebo Restaurant daily
  • On-site dining: Rafael's, Gazebo Restaurant, and Congress Lounge
  • Accessibility features: Wheelchair elevator, roll-in shower, grab bars, Braille room numbers
  • Concierge: 24-hour front desk with concierge service
  • 24-hour exercise facility: Open around the clock for all guests
  • Gift shop: On-site retail shop in the hotel
  • Barbershop: On-site barbershop for guests
  • Free continental breakfast on certain days (12/7-12/30/24, 1/1-2/13/25, 2/17-3/31/25)

Room Details

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Standard Two-Double Room
Standard Two-Double Room
Standard King Room
Standard King Room
Lakefront King Suite
Lakefront King Suite
Lake-View King Room
Lake-View King Room

  • Standard Two-Double Room

    • Occupancy: 2x Double Bed
      • Sleeps 2 guests, maximum capacity 4 guests
      • Above Standard occupancy: Children 14 and under stay free, while guests 15 and older incur a $20 surcharge per guest, per night.
    • Room amenities: Kids Stay Free, Free Wi-Fi, Mini-Fridge

  • Standard King Room

    • Occupancy: 1x King Bed
      • Sleeps 2 guests
    • Room amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Mini-Fridge, In-Room Safe

  • Lakefront King Suite

    • Occupancy: 1x King Bed
      • Sleeps 2 guests
    • Room amenities: Lake & Park Views, Jacuzzi Tub, Free Wi-Fi, Suite
    • Includes: Overlooks Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, and Lake Michigan

  • Lake-View King Room

    • Occupancy: 1x King Bed
      • Sleeps 2 guests
    • Room amenities: Lake & Park Views, Free Wi-Fi, Mini-Fridge, In-Room Safe
    • Includes: Panoramic views of Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, and Lake Michigan

Getting There

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  • Nearest Airport: Chicago Midway International (MDW) — 9 miles away
  • Distance from Chicago: 0 miles

Location Highlights

Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
Millennium Park
Millennium Park
Buckingham Fountain
Buckingham Fountain
Willis Tower
Willis Tower
Auditorium Theatre
Auditorium Theatre
Fine Arts Building
Fine Arts Building

Attractions Nearby

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Art Institute of Chicago (0.3 mi from hotel) — One of the largest art museums in the US with 300,000 works, its bronze lion-flanked Michigan Avenue entrance is steps from the hotel.
Millennium Park (0.5 mi from hotel) — 24.5-acre park home to Cloud Gate, the Crown Fountain, and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, drawing roughly 25 million visitors a year.
Buckingham Fountain (0.3 mi from hotel) — One of the world's largest fountains, dedicated 1927 in Grant Park, with hourly colored-light water shows after dusk.
Willis Tower (0.6 mi from hotel) — Former world's tallest building completed 1974, with glass-floor Skydeck ledges 1,353 feet above the Loop.

Hidden Gems

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Auditorium Theatre (0.1 mi from hotel) — 1889 Adler & Sullivan landmark one block away, home to the Joffrey Ballet, famed for its gilded light-studded proscenium arch.
Fine Arts Building (0.1 mi from hotel) — 1885 Romanesque landmark two blocks north, formerly the Studebaker carriage works, now active artist studios with Art Nouveau murals.

Trip Ideas

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Museum Campus Day Trip — Walk the lakefront from the Field Museum through Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium, finishing with Buckingham Fountain's evening light show.
Grant Park Arts Walk — Stroll Michigan Avenue from the Art Institute through the Fine Arts Building and Auditorium Theatre to Cloud Gate in Millennium Park.
Chicago Blues Night — A short walk south to Buddy Guy's Legends for live Chicago blues in one of the last authentic clubs of its kind.

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Image credits
  • Art Institute of Chicago — ajay_suresh / CC BY · source
  • Millennium Park — Alhill42 / CC BY-SA · source
  • Buckingham Fountain — Lydia Fizz from Vancouver, Canada / CC BY · source
  • Willis Tower — Alvesgaspar / CC BY-SA · source
  • Auditorium Theatre — bradhoc from USA / CC BY · source
  • Fine Arts Building — TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) / CC BY-SA · source

Fine Print

  • Cancellation & Changes

    • A 48-hour cancellation notice is required prior to check-in; reservations cancelled within the cancellation window are non-refundable.
    • Room upgrades not available.
    • No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate.
    • No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in.

    Check-in & Check-out

    • Check-in after 3 PM.
    • Check-out before 12 PM.

    Eligibility & ID

    • Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in.
    • Guests must be 18+ to check in.
    • Credit card required at check-in.

    Fees & Charges

    • Parking: self-parking available for an additional $46 per day; valet available for an additional $52 per day.
    • No Resort Fees.
    • $25 USD per night deposit required; government-issued photo identification and credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in.
    • The price shown is the full price of your reservation, and only applicable taxes are added at checkout.

    Other

    • Pets are not allowed inside the property.
    • No smoking inside the property.
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