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520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, 60605
About us
Step inside the Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center and experience a living and breathing piece of American history during your next visit to Chicago. Choose from 871 guest rooms and 36 suites that radiate a residential charm with an apartment-like ambiance that truly feels like a home away from home. Enjoy modern amenities & charming character at one of the best 4 star hotels in Chicago. The Congress Plaza Hotel and Convention Center boasts over 50,000 square feet of flexible banquet and event space with 23 function rooms perfect for entertaining 10 to 1,200 attendees.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1893
Renovated2023
Total meeting space41,955 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms871
Venue typeHotel
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
Recreational activities
- Health club
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
41,955 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,265 sq. ft.
Space (private)
50,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
23
Second largest room
4,784 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
12,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,100
Seating capacity
900
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
41,955 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,265 sq. ft.
Space (private)
50,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
23
Second largest room
4,784 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
12,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,100
Seating capacity
900
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | E-Shape | Hollow square | Perimeter seating | Royal conference | Talk show | T-Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1,944 sq. ft. 72 x 27 sq. ft. | 8.6 ft. | 130 | 50 | 100 | 130 | 120 | 70 | 50 | 40 | 50 | 45 | 50 | 30 | 100 | 30 | |
1,425 sq. ft. 57 x 25 sq. ft. | 10.6 ft. | 70 | 40 | 70 | 80 | 100 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 24 | 12 | 32 | 20 | 4 | 22 | |
3,200 sq. ft. 64 x 50 sq. ft. | 10.6 ft. | 200 | 50 | 220 | 300 | 300 | 125 | 50 | 100 | 80 | 50 | 150 | 50 | 10 | 40 | |
1,974 sq. ft. 47 x 42 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 100 | 30 | 100 | 100 | 70 | 50 | 30 | 100 | - | 12 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 12 | |
1,564 sq. ft. 34 x 46 sq. ft. | 8.4 ft. | 58 | 40 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 40 | 40 | 25 | - | 30 | 35 | 26 | 4 | - | |
880 sq. ft. 44 x 20 sq. ft. | 8.5 ft. | 50 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 25 | 30 | 20 | - | 20 | 7 | 15 | 4 | - | |
1,242 sq. ft. 46 x 27 sq. ft. | 8.1 ft. | 80 | 40 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 45 | 40 | 40 | - | 20 | 40 | 20 | 4 | - | |
4,784 sq. ft. 46 x 104 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 500 | 80 | 300 | 500 | 400 | 250 | 60 | 135 | 80 | 80 | 100 | 100 | 15 | 84 | |
4,190 sq. ft. 59 x 71 sq. ft. | 8.6 ft. | 250 | - | - | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
871
Single (1 bed)
372
Double (2 beds)
378
Suites
38
Tax rate
17.4%
Total guest rooms
871
Single (1 bed)
372
Double (2 beds)
378
Suites
38
Tax rate
17.4%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
17 mi
Distance from airport 17 mi
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The Congress Plaza Hotel Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Congress Plaza Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does The Congress Plaza Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is The Congress Plaza Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Congress Plaza Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at The Congress Plaza Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does The Congress Plaza Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
No
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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