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DOWNTOWN/GRANT PARK520 S Michigan Ave - Chicago, IL, United States 60605
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South Michigan Avenue's Congress Plaza Hotel in downtown Chicago, (Ill.) commands a spectacular view of Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain, and is within walking distance of Millennium Park. With easy access to The Art Institute of Chicago, Soldier Field, the Sears Tower and the city's vibrant business, shopping and entertainment districts, the hotel offers business and leisure travelers entrance to the best Chicago has to offer. The Congress Plaza Hotel is centrally located, less than 20 miles from both Chicago Midway and O'Hare International airports. Built in 1893 and boasting a dome ceiling with ornate chandeliers and murals, the lobby exudes an Old World elegance. The business-friendly Congress Plaza Hotel offers 48,000 square feet of functional meeting space, including a ballroom that can accommodate up to 2,000 guests. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel and valet parking is available for a fee. The 850 elegant guestrooms and suites feature well-lit desks, voicemail and cable televisions. The Congress Plaza's convenient location is further enhanced by the "L" train, which stops nearby and offers transportation to other areas of downtown and both airports. Please Note: Due to an on-going labor dispute, guests may have to cross a picket line to enter the hotel. |
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Grant Park - across the street Art Institute of Chicago - 2 blocks Sears Tower - 10 blocks Chicago Mercantile Exchange - 12 blocks Field Museum of Natural History - 1.0 mile Soldier Field - 1.0 mile Shedd Aquarium - 1.0 mile Magnificent Mile - 1.0 mile Adler Planetarium - 1.5 miles McCormick Place (convention center) - 1.5 miles Navy Pier - 1.5 miles Wrigley Field - 5.5 miles |
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 13 miles. O'Hare International Airport (ORD): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 18 miles. Shuttle vans offer an easy way to get to the hotel from either airport. The one-way fare is $16-$25. Train service is also available via the city's Blue Line (O'Hare) and Orange Line (Midway), both of which stop within four blocks of the hotel. The one-way fare is $1.75 (price subject to change). |
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Check-in Time - 3 P.m. Check-out Time - Noon |
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Cancellations or changes made before 06:00 PM (Central Standard Time (US & Canada)) on 02/11/2006 are subject to a 25.00 USD penalty. Cancellations or changes made after 06:00 PM (Central Standard Time (US & Canada)) on 02/11/2006 are subject to a 1 Night Room & Tax penalty. |
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