Built in 1893 for the World's Columbian Exposition, The Congress Plaza Hotel is a Chicago Landmark located on Michigan Avenue overlooking Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, and Lake Michigan. The hotel offers over 50,000 square feet of meeting and event space across 23 rooms, with the iconic Gold Room recognized as one of the most grand and historic ballrooms in Chicago. With 868 guest rooms including 29 deluxe suites, the hotel provides a complete destination for wedding celebrations in the heart of downtown Chicago.
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The property
A historic landmark hotel built in 1893, featuring multiple ballrooms and event spaces including the grand Gold Room and the Great Hall, with over 50,000 square feet of event space.
The setting
Located on Michigan Avenue overlooking Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain with views of Lake Michigan, offering a stunning urban lakefront backdrop in downtown Chicago.
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