Take a step back in time at Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, a Chicago icon for over 125 years. Originally built in 1893 to house visitors to the World’s Columbian Exhibition, the Congress Plaza Hotel is a legendary aspect of Windy City Hospitality and has played host to a plethora of international celebrities, presidents and world leaders. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, this luxury hotel in downtown Chicago is always a wise choice.