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The Congress Plaza Hotel-on Michigan Avenue By Grant Park Is Located On South Michigan Avenue In Chicago, Ill., Across From Grant Park. The Art Institute Of Chicago Is Two Blocks Away And The Sears Tower And Chicago Mercantile Exchange Are Within 12 Blocks Of The Hotel. Soldier Field, Mccormick Place And The Navy Pier Are Located Within Two Miles Of The Property.
The Hotel Boasts A Steak House Restaurant, Lounge And Sidewalk Cafe During Summer Months. Wireless Internet Access Is Available In Meeting, Banquet And Ballrooms Accommodating Up To 2,000 Guests. Other Offerings Include A Gift Shop, Barbershop And Game Room. The 850 Guestrooms At The Congress Plaza Hotel-on Michigan Avenue By Grant Park Were Originally Built In 1893 To Accommodate Visitors To The World's Columbian Exposition. Select Accommodations Offer Views Of Lake Michigan And Feature Desks And In-room Safes. Cable Television, Movies On Demand And High-speed Internet Access Are Available For A Fee. Travel Advisory:Effective March 1, 2007, Guests May Encounter Picketers When Entering The Hotel As One Of Four Unions Has Been Conducting A Strike Since June 2003. No Vendors Or Suppliers Are Participating. All Services And Systems Are Fully Operational.
Property Amenities
Dry Cleaning Service
Shoe Shine
ATM/Banking
Banquet Facilities
Restaurant(s)
Arcade/game room
Event catering
Gift shop or newsstand
Elevator/lift
Hair salon
Fitness equipment - 24-Hours
Wedding services
Safe-deposit box - At Front Desk
Shopping on site
Wheelchair accessible
Room service (limited hours)
Exhibit space
Bar/lounge
Suitable for children
Pool table
Pets not allowed
Children stay free - 12 Years and Under
Audiovisual equipment
Ballroom(s)
Conference room(s)
Beauty services - Barber Shop
Parking (valet) - $32 Car/$38 SUV
Concierge desk - Limited Hours
Business center
Comp newspapers in lobby
Internet public area - wireless - $9.95 Per Hour
Airport transportation (fees apply)
Security guard - 24 Hours
Self parking - $27 Car/$32 SUV
Internet public area - high-speed - $9.95 + Tax
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 P.m.
Check Out Time - 12 P.m.
Credit Card Required
Deposit Required Upon Check-in
Doorman/Doorwoman
Extra Person Charges
Floors - 12
Guestrooms - 852
Hotel Built - 1893
Interior Corridors
Minimum Check-in Age - 21
Multilingual Staff
Photo Identification Required
Porter/Bellhop
24-Hour Front Desk
Area Activities
Grant Park - Across The Street Art Institute Of Chicago - 2 Blocks Sears Tower - 10 Blocks Chicago Mercantile Exchange - 12 Blocks Field Museum Of Natural History - 1.0 Mile Soldier Field - 1.0 Mile John G. Shedd Aquarium - 1.0 Mile Michigan Avenue - 1.0 Mile Adler Planetarium And Astronomy Museum - 1.5 Miles Mccormick Place (Convention Center) - 1.5 Miles Navy Pier - 1.5 Miles Wrigley Field (Cubs) - 5.5 Miles
Driving Directions
From Chicago Midway Airport: Approximate Distance To The Hotel Is 13 Miles.
Policies & Disclaimers
You Must Present A Photo Id When Checking In. Your Credit Card Is Charged At The Time You Book. These Excellent Rates Are Only Available Through Us. Please Do Not Call The Property, As They Will Not Have Our Discounted Rates In Their System. Bed Type And Smoking Preferences Are Not Guaranteed. Your Reservation Is Prepaid And Is Guaranteed For Late Arrival. The Total Charge Includes All Room Charges And Taxes, As Well As Fees For Access And Booking. Any Incidental Charges Such As Parking, Phone Calls, And Room Service Will Be Handled Directly Between You And The Property. Cancellation Policy, Hotels.com. Bookings Are Subject To A $25 Fee For Any Cancellation/Change. If Cancellation Occurs Within The Cancellation Policy Period, A Charge Of One Night's Room Rate, Tax Recovery Charges And Service Fees Will Be Assessed. No Refunds Will Be Made For No-shows Or Early Checkouts.