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The Congress Plaza Hotel

520 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
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   312.427.3800 x 5071

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Since 1893, the Congress Plaza Hotel has upheld an enduring tradition as one of downtown Chicago’s most sought-after event spaces.  Located on Michigan Avenue, just steps away from Grant Park and the Magnificent Mile, the hotel seamlessly blends historic elegance with contemporary style. With 23 versatile venue options to choose from, the Congress Plaza Hotel is the perfect wedding rehearsal dinner and special event location to host up to 550 guests.

The Gold Room, built in the early 1900s, emphasizes the glamor of old Chicago. As the hotel’s most popular event space, its unique French Rococo décor makes it the perfect location to host a dream wedding. For a little taste of history there’s the Florentine Room, the hotel’s original ballroom built in 1893 at the time of the World’s Columbian Exposition. It features a gracefully arched ceiling with Italian Renaissance style murals, original candelabras and sconces, and exquisite inlay wood paneling. Smaller, more intimate rooms are also available that offer stunning city views. The timeless elegance of the Congress Plaza Hotel’s ballrooms will provide couples with the ideal setting for their rehearsal dinner or special event.

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At A Glance

Venue Type:
Ballrooms, City, Historic Locations, Hotels/Resorts/Guest Accommodations, Rehearsal Dinner
Venue Style:
historic elegance blended with contemporary style
Spaces Available:
23
Max Guests:
550
Ceremony Site:
Indoor Only
Reception Site:
Indoor Only
Catering Options:
On-site Catering
Venue Includes:
Tables, chairs, linen and dance floor
Outside Alcohol Permitted:
No
Overnight Guest Accommodations:
No
Contract Includes:
Please contact our Catering Department for pricing.

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WEDDING SPECIAL OFFER

Our packages include:

– Four-course wedding menu

– Custom wedding design cake

– Four hours open bar

– Chiavari chairs

*offer applies to receptions of 115 guests or more.

10% off per plate for Friday & Saturday weddings
15% off per plate for Sunday-Thursday weddings

*offer valid on new wedding bookings only. Restrictions may apply. Offer ends February 28, 2026

For more information contact us at:
312.427.3800 x 5071 or [email protected]
The Congress Plaza Hotel | 520 S. Michigan Avenue


Itzel Torres
Catering Manager

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