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 Congress Plaza Hotel |
| Address - 520 S Michigan Ave il Chicago 60605. |
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Travel advisory: The Worker’s Union of Chicago has been conducting a strike against the Congress Plaza Hotel since June, 2003. Guests may encounter picketers when entering the hotel. The Congress Plaza Hotel will make every attempt to maintain guest satisfaction through the duration of the strike. Built for the 1893 World’s Fair, this hotel faces Grant Park and is 4 blocks from the Art Institute and 2 blocks from Loop theaters. Spacious guestrooms, some of which are suites, have Victorian-style furnishings and Internet access. Most also have spectacular views. This European-style hotel has both vintage touches, such as Italian mosaics in the lobby, and modern touches, such as a game room. |
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 DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND ATTRACTIONS |
Art Institute of Chicago - 1 block
Loop business district - 2 blocks
North Michigan Avenue/Magnificent Mile - 4 blocks
Loop theater district - 0.5 miles
Tribune Tower - 1 mile
Wrigley Building - 1 mile
Sears Tower - 1 mile
Soldier Field - 1 mile
Museum Campus - 1 mile
McCormick Place Convention Center - 1 mile
Historic Water Tower - 1.5 miles
John Hancock Center - 1.5 miles
Museum of Contemporary Art - 1.5 miles
Oak Street (shopping) - 2 miles
Oak Street Beach - 2 miles
Navy Pier - 2 miles
United Center - 3.5 miles
Comiskey Park - 4 miles
Wrigley Field - 6 miles
Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course - 6 miles Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 13 miles. Driving directions from Chicago Midway Airport: Head north on SR-50/S Cicero Ave. Continue to I-55 and head northbound. I-55 merges with Lake Shore Dr; continue on Lake Shore Dr and exit at Roosevelt St, turning left onto Roosevelt. Take a right onto Michigan Ave and continue to Congress Pkwy; the hotel is on the corner. O’Hare International Airport (ORD): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 18 miles. Driving directions from O’Hare International Airport: Head east on I-190 and continue east on the Kennedy Expwy/I-90. Take the Congress Pkwy/I-290 exit toward Chicago Loop, and merge onto I-290 East. This turns into Congress Pkwy. Continue to S Michigan Ave. Turn right; the hotel is on the corner. Taxis ($26–$35 from O'Hare; $16–$25 from Midway), airport shuttles ($16–$25), and public transportation (less than $5) are the most convenient ways to reach the hotel. Fee(s) subject to change without notice. From O'Hare, travelers may take the blue line and exit at Jackson; from there, they receive a free transfer to the red line, exit at Harrison, and walk one block north and two blocks east to the hotel. From Midway, travelers take the orange line to the Wabash exit and walk three blocks south and one block east to the hotel. Getting around: Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, and other attractions and shops are located within walking distance. Public transportation (less than $5) is a popular way to get around the area, with several train stations within several blocks of the hotel. Fee(s) subject to change without notice. Taxis are another good way to navigate the greater downtown area. Rental cars are not practical due to heavy traffic and difficult parking. |
| Convention center nearby |
| In business district |
| In city center |
| Water nearby |
| ROOMS |
This hotel features 842 guestrooms, 60 of which are suites. The spacious rooms vary in layout but all include draped windows, dark wood, Impressionist artwork, and decor in rich, natural tones. Most rooms have views of Grant Park, Lake Michigan, and Buckingham Fountain. |
| Air conditioning |
| AM/FM radio |
| Cable/satellite TV |
| Climate control |
| Clock radio |
| Coffee/tea maker |
| Desk |
| Hair dryer |
| Housekeeping |
| Internet access - dial-up |
| Multi-line phone |
| Non-smoking rooms |
| Smoking rooms |
| Voice mail |
| Wheelchair accessible |
| Window opens |
| DINING |
Gazebo Restaurant - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in a charming room that can be expanded for large groups. Breakfast includes a Continental buffet and a menu offering choices such as thick-cut French toast, lox and bagels, and eggs with meat. The lunch menu has a variety of salads and sandwiches. Dinner options include chicken, beef, pork, seafood, and individual gourmet pizzas. The Tavern Tap Pub - This casual bar, adjacent to the Italian-style lobby, offers cocktails, beer, complimentary snacks, a pool table and video games, and a well-stocked jukebox. Light sandwiches are offered until late each day. |
| SERVICES |
| What to expect: This historic 14-story hotel in the heart of Chicago’s cultural district attracts both leisure travelers and conventioneers. The lobby is lit with chandeliers and filled with leather chairs while, in the same space, a central stone fountain, tile murals, and Greek statues create the feel of an Italian courtyard. The building's 1893 heritage is evident in the guestrooms, some of which are a bit faded and in need of updating. But for many travelers, the hotel's history, public spaces, and central location—within 0.5 miles of the Loop theaters, and across the street from Grant and Millennium Parks—make up for these shortcomings. Amenity highlights: The hotel offers extras such as a game room with pinball machines, and a tavern with a pool table. Conveniences include a barbershop, fitness room, shoeshine stand, and well-stocked gift shop. The hotel’s 50,000 square feet of meeting space includes the 1908 Gold Room with frescoes and gold-leaf trim, which was completely restored in 1999. Window-filled rooms and public spaces offer commanding views of Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain. Insider tip: This hotel is a great place for fireworks fans, as it has prime views of the city’s July 3rd fireworks display from many of its guestrooms and public areas. Each Wednesday and Saturday, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the city sets off fireworks from Navy Pier—also within sight of the hotel. The parks across the street offer ice-skating in winter, and, in the summer, music festivals and the Taste of Chicago. |
This 14-story, European-style hotel is just across the street from Grant Park, where music festivals are held in the summer, and 1 block from the Art Institute of Chicago. The hotel includes a fitness room, an old-fashioned barbershop, a shoeshine stand, and a large gift shop that sells sundries and souvenirs. Guests have complimentary access to a game room and a fitness room on site. Valet parking:
$26-35 per day. In/out privileges. Underground/covered/secured lot. Self parking:
$16-25 per day. No in/out privileges.
Note: Fees may not include tax and are subject to change without prior notification. |
| Safe-deposit box - front desk |
| Security guard |
| Shoe shine |
| Suitable for children |
| Tour assistance |
| Wake-up calls |
| Wheelchair accessible |
| Medical assistance available |
| Multilingual staff |
| Maid service daily |
| 24-hour front desk |
| Air-conditioned public areas |
| Airport transportation (surcharge) |
| Arcade/game room |
| ATM/banking |
| Audio-visual equipment |
| Banquet facilities |
| Bar/lounge |
| Business services |
| Catering |
| Coffee shop or café |
| Conference room(s) |
| Cribs available |
| Doorman/doorwoman |
| Dry cleaning service |
| Express check-in/check-out |
| Fax machine |
| Fitness equipment |
| Gift shops or newsstand |
| Hair salon |
| Laundry facilities |
| Limo or Town Car service available |
| Room service |
| Rollaway beds |
| Restaurant(s) in hotel |
| Porter/bellhop |
| Pool table |
| Photocopy machines |
| Parking (valet) |
| Parking (surcharge) |
| Number of suites: 60 |
| Number of rooms: 782 |
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