Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago IL hotel, rates, information, recommendation, rooms, discounted, reservations, maps, location, nearby attractions south loop

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Congress Plaza Hotel 520 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL Neighborhood: South Loop Rates: from $80 View Hotel Map Hotel Information: The Congress Hotel is an older property located on South Michigan Avenue. It was built in 1893 for the World’s Columbian Exposition. Many famous people have Several U.S. Presidents have stayed at this hotel. The hotel is in need of an update, but for those of you looking for a deal this is it. You can sometimes get a room for about $100. The location is great, across from Grant Park in the South Loop. The Gazebo Restaurant serves American favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a casual environment. Rafael's offers the same cuisine in a more intimate atmosphere. Bottom Line: Tired older hotel with a lot of history in a great location, in need of a serious update. If you just need a place to crash, this might be for you. On the upside, this one is the cheapest hotel in the downtown loop. < Compare Chicago Hotels		Things to do on the Museum Campus • Adler Planetarium • Charter One Pavilion • Northerly Island • Field Museum • Shedd Aquarium • Soldier Field Stadium South Loop Hotels Near Museums • Best Western Grant Park • Blackstone Hotel • Congress Plaza Hotel • Essex Inn • Hilton Michigan Avenue • Hyatt McCormick Place South Loop Hotel Map Museum Campus Map