The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Chicago Loop, Chicago
Vibe
Vaulted ceilings, ornate plasterwork, and sprawling historic ballrooms recall the grand spectacle of the 1893 World's Fair.
“Gilded Age survivor”
Built for the 1893 World's Fair, featuring the Renaissance-style Gold Room and storied presidential legacy.
A South Michigan Avenue fixture since 1893, hosting civic galas and gatherings in its historic ballrooms.
Preserved 1893 architecture with ornate plasterwork, gilded ballroom details, and views across Grant Park.
On South Michigan Avenue in the Loop, facing Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain across the street.
Rooms
Accommodations favor a straightforward traditional style, where prime eastern rooms look directly across Grant Park toward Buckingham Fountain.
Backstory
Built for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, the property once connected to Louis Sullivan's Auditorium Building via an underground marble tunnel.
Eat & drink
Settle into the wood-paneled Congress Lounge for cocktails and billiards, or take a Michigan Avenue window table at Rafael's.
The neighborhood
Perched on the Michigan Avenue streetwall, Grant Park spreads out right across the street, with Loop culture just steps away.
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