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The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center was originally designed and constructed in 1893 to accommodate visitors from around the globe attending the World's Columbian Exposition. The legendary Congress Plaza Hotel has been home to many of the world's greatest notables such as our nation's presidents, foreign dignitaries, opera, stage, and movie celebrities. Every year our property is visited by hundreds of guests attending conventions, meetings, and events in our beautiful city.
Our property is conveniently located in the heart of the downtown area here in Chicago just minutes away from some of the premier attractions that our city has to offer including, The Art Institute of Chicago, Buckingham Fountain, Orchestra Hall, Willis Tower, and The Shedd Aquarium. The Congress Plaza Hotel is located directly across from Grant Park, known as one of Chicago's prime attractions for great outdoor jazz and blues music throughout the summer.
Our property features 871 guest rooms, including 36 deluxe suites, many of which overlook the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan.
The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center is the perfect place to experience Chicago at just about any time of the year!
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Chicago New Year’s Eve Ball 2025 @ The Congress Plaza Hotel
at The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
At New Year's Eve Ball, you'll dance the night away with more than 2,500 fellow revelers under the musical stewardship of celebrity DJs that play throughout the multiple Congress Plaza Hotel ballrooms.
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