The Workers Union of Chicago has been conducting a strike against the hotel since 2003. Guests may encounter picketers when entering the hotel's entrance on Michigan. The hotel will make every attempt to maintain guest satisfaction through the duration of the strike.
This historic hotel offers traditional interiors and moderately priced rooms across from Chicago's Grant Park and offers views of Lake Michigan from many rooms. Centrally located, this grand old hotel offers guests easy access to the Art Institute of Chicago, Symphony Center, and Sears Tower. Chicago's O'Hare airport is just 20 miles away and Midway just 10 miles away.
The Congress Plaza Hotel is a historic Chicago fixture. Built in 1893, this hotel has housed US presidents and hosted historic events like the National American Women Suffrage Association's celebration of the 19th amendment's ratification in 1920.
The hotel has many amenities, including The Gazebo Restaurant (a casual, convenient destination for breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and The Tavern Tap Pub (an evening retreat for draught beers, cocktails, and more). Off of the newly-renovated lobby, the new Rafael Steakhouse is open from 11am to 10:30pm. Weather-permitting, guests may dine on an outdoor cafe. Room service is available from 6:30am-10pm each day.
To suit guests' varied needs, the hotel has a 24-hour fitness room, 23 meeting rooms, the famous Gold Room banquet hall, a gift shop, same-day dry cleaning valet, and overnight shoeshine. Valet Parking is 32/night and 27/night for self-park.
There are 852 rooms, including 50 suites on 14 floors. Children 16 and under stay free in parent's room. All rooms include a coffeemaker, hairdryer, telephone, and television with 55 channels, including Showtime, and Movies On Demand. High Speed Internet is available for a daily fee of 9.
