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About Hotel Congress Plaza
Welcome to Hotel Congress Plaza, a storied Chicago venue offering more than 50,000 square feet of versatile event space across multiple elegant rooms. From the grand Great Hall to intimate Florentine and Gold Rooms, plus a bustling Rendezvous foyer, this historic hotel has hosted presidents and notable figures since its 1893 opening. Whether you’re planning a conference, gala, or social gathering, we’ve got you covered with clear details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you secure your seats and plan your experience.
Located at 520 South Michigan Avenue in the heart of downtown Chicago, the hotel blends historic charm with modern convenience, making it a dependable choice for groups of all sizes.
Seating and configurations vary by room. The Great Hall accommodates up to 550 seated and about 1,000 for standing events, with a theater style capacity around 900. The Florentine Room supports roughly 160–300 seated depending on layout and up to 300–400 standing in certain configurations. The Gold Room seats about 290–300 and can host up to 400 standing. For cocktail-style events, the Rendezvous foyer (between the Gold Room and Great Hall) accommodates up to 250. With 23 total meeting rooms and 50,000+ square feet of space, you’ll find flex options for conferences, banquets, and receptions. Self-parking in the on-site garage (PARK 1) is available with daily rates and standard parking practices. The property is well-served by CTA transit, with closest access at Adams/Wabash and Harrison stations, plus multiple nearby bus lines.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Chicago (720 S Michigan Ave), Palmer House Hilton (17 E Monroe St), and LondonHouse Chicago (85 E Wacker Dr) for convenient staff and guest accommodations. For dining and amenities, our recommended partner options nearby offer reliable, high-quality experiences to complement your event planning. If you’re looking to secure your seats and plan logistics with a trusted partner, we’re here to help connect you with options that fit your schedule and budget.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605.
- Venue type: Historic hotel with on-site convention/event spaces (Gold Room, Florentine Room, Great Hall) and a Rendezvous foyer.
- Great Hall: up to 550 seated and up to 1,000 standing (theater capacity around 900).
- Florentine Room: roughly up to 160–300 seated depending on layout; up to 300–400 standing in some configurations.
- Gold Room: up to about 290–300 seated; up to 400 standing.
- Rendezvous space (foyer between Gold Room and Great Hall): up to 250 for cocktail-style events.
- Total event space: 50,000+ sq ft of meeting space; largest room around 8,265 sq ft with 23 meeting rooms in the property.
- On-site parking: Self-parking in garage (PARK 1) for $62 per day with no in-and-out privileges.
- Transit: Closest CTA access around Adams/Wabash and Harrison stations; multiple bus lines stop nearby.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Chicago (720 S Michigan Ave), Palmer House Hilton (17 E Monroe St), LondonHouse Chicago (85 E Wacker Dr).
- Notable history: The hotel has hosted U.S. presidents and notable figures since its 1893 opening; it is not demolished or renamed (former names include Auditorium Annex and Congress Hotel).