The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Wedding venue in Chicago, Illinois
About The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center is a historic Chicago landmark built in 1893 and located on Michigan Avenue opposite Grant Park. It offers multiple indoor wedding venues, including the Gold Room (up to 400 guests), the Florentine Room (up to 300 guests for ceremonies, 180 for banquet, 290 for dinner), and the Great Hall (up to 860 guests). Comprehensive wedding packages provide a four‑course menu, custom cake, four‑hour open bar, Chivari chairs, hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast, and five‑course options. On‑site guest rooms and suites accommodate couples and wedding parties, with options ranging from standard queen rooms to family suites for six guests. Parking is available in a self‑parking garage ($62 per day) and valet service, and the hotel features 24‑hour front desk, complimentary Wi‑Fi, and three on‑site restaurants.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 300 guests
- Price
- From $140
- Setting
- Indoor
- Kind of place
- Hotel · Banquet hall
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
- Website: congressplazahotel.com
- Phone: (312) 427-3800
- Address: 520 South Michigan Avenue
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