Great Hall at The Congress Plaza Hotel

Event Space in a Hotel
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Private space
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
South Loop, Chicago, IL

About this space

This theater-style ballroom features high ceilings, marble columned walls, lovely crystal chandeliers, and is sure to provide a unique dining and entertainment experience for 300+ guests.


Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $7500 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $7500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Full day: $7,500.00 + Tax/ Per day (4+ hours)
Half day: $4,000.00 + Tax/ Per day (4 or less hours)
Monday
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $7500 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $7500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Full day: $7,500.00 + Tax/ Per day (4+ hours)
Half day: $4,000.00 + Tax/ Per day (4 or less hours)
Tuesday
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $7500 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $7500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Full day: $7,500.00 + Tax/ Per day (4+ hours)
Half day: $4,000.00 + Tax/ Per day (4 or less hours)
Wednesday
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $7500 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $7500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Full day: $7,500.00 + Tax/ Per day (4+ hours)
Half day: $4,000.00 + Tax/ Per day (4 or less hours)
Thursday
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $7500 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $7500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Full day: $7,500.00 + Tax/ Per day (4+ hours)
Half day: $4,000.00 + Tax/ Per day (4 or less hours)
Friday
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $7500 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $7500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Full day: $7,500.00 + Tax/ Per day (4+ hours)
Half day: $4,000.00 + Tax/ Per day (4 or less hours)
Saturday
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $7500 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $7500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Full day: $7,500.00 + Tax/ Per day (4+ hours)
Half day: $4,000.00 + Tax/ Per day (4 or less hours)
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 1100
Dining
up to 553
Theatre
up to 900
Classroom
up to 350

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation is available on-site
Flipchart
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

- No smoking in the building
- Outside catering is not allowed
- No BYO


The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center was originally designed and built in 1893 to accommodate visitors to the World’s Columbian Exposition. We have catered to our nation’s Presidents, foreign dignitaries, opera, stage, and movie celebrities, and a multitude of conventions, business travelers, and folks who love coming to Chicago with families and friends for the absolute delight of it.

Our guestrooms and suites are truly spacious by today’s standards. There are 871 guest accommodations, including 36 suites, many of which have views of the waters of Lake Michigan. Our downtown location is a big advantage, with the Art Institute of Chicago, Buckingham Fountain, Orchestra Hall, Sears Tower, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, shopping, restaurants, and nightlife all being within walking distance. We're also located across from Grant Park, where jazz, blues, gospel bands, outdoor opera, and symphonies help make Chicago’s lakefront one great promenade of wonderful things to see and do.


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