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Palmer House - A Hilton Hotel
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The Loop, Chicago
The experts at Chicago Tribune and Time Out Chicago Kids recommend this place
"... on the 23rd floor (executive level) and it was great. Plenty of space and..."(8 Tips)
"The architecture its just amazing!"(6 Tips)
"9th floor has free wifi for Hilton Honors members"(6 Tips)
"Old hotel but classy and beautiful."(4 Tips)
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Chris DavisMarch 6, 2017Beautiful hotel and it's a Hilton! Definitely take the opportunity to have cocktail hour in the lobby when they have live music. This place makes you feel so ritzy! I loved staying here! Coming back
From my experience, definitely upgrade to an executive suite if available. The lobby is enchanting with an excellent bar. Starbucks is conveniently located below the lobby. Enjoyed my stay!
Marina JamiesonDecember 19, 2014Did you know that the invented the Brownie here? Really nice lounge area to be with friends and family, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and share a brownie with vanilla ice cream :)
Chris SteeleNovember 23, 2014If you must shop in the Loop, this is your hidden oasis. Skip the lobby bar and head back to Potter's. They mix the Manhattans strong (but balanced) so plan on calling for a ride afterwards.- Palmer House Hotel was rebuilt in the mid-1920's but previously was built in the early 1870's making it one of longest continuously operating hotels in the U.S. A lot of famous people have stayed here
Vasek S.June 25, 2016Wow, such a elegant hotel. If you are Hilton member, you can use free Wi-Fi at your room. In other case it works only in lobby
Todd WeisrockMarch 23, 2016A great, historic hotel. The lobby is fantastically opulent. The front desk staff is kind of snooty, but the breakfast restaurant and staff are great. Smaller rooms and tiny bathrooms.
PaddyApril 16, 2016The atrium in this place is just WOW! So beautiful. Rooms are well equipped and modern. Staff as always at a Hilton property were helpful and friendly. Good location.
Cynthia JordanSeptember 6, 2019Enjoy the history here. From Al Capone’s card game room with secrete door that leads to the street to artifacts from after the Civil War used for “The Most Elegant Dinner Party” in American history.
After my ghost encounter at this hotel at around 3am and reported it to the concierge, I found out that there have been reports of sightings and paranormal activity here. Check out the 13th Floor!
Michael DDecember 12, 2021Beautiful hotel with incredible history (first hotel with electricity and telephones, first hotel in Chicago with elevators). Lobby bar is pricey but a cocktail there is a must.
ᴡ WhitmerApril 2, 2016Greatest staff Ever! Thoughtful, considerate and always polite! 2nd best item is the architecture and I love the 100 year old photos on the walls!
Stunning architecture ... but they’re banking on that. Everything else is half-assed. “20% convenience fee” quietly added to snacks you pay for upon touch, leftover painters tape, no special requests.
lynn ❄️October 1, 2013free wifi in the lobby or starbucks. or $6.95 for 1 hr, $12.95 for 24. the business suite was as big as my master bedroom closet. it felt weird. love that millenium park is just blocks away!!
Lisa EdingtonJune 16, 2018The lobby was very elegant like a snapshot in time. But the rooms were very dated, thin walls, tiny bathrooms, and really I felt like I lived in a velvet Elvis painting for 3 days. Wouldn't revisit.
This hotel has a great Wedgewood ceiling in the lobby. It is a really lovely atmosphere if you need a break from the dinginess of the State Street shops.
Aaron CruzMay 14, 2012Historic, great architecture. Proms, weddings, you name it, it goes on here. Grab one of their many great drinks in the lounge around the Lockwood Restaurant. Get the Bertha cocktail.
Freshii is right next door to Palmer. I love Freshii so this is a bonus. Also, the fitness center in the 8th floor is pretty nice. Yoga room is available.
Jennifer RuskSeptember 27, 2013Ask about room size / local. I can brush my teeth at the sink and flush the toilet while standing in the shower. If I wanted NYC rooms, I'd be in NYC. Plus the bldg configuration = v. dark rooms
The business center is on 7th floor. When exiting the 8 bank turn left to the column with the fire hose. Walk around it and you'll see a glass door. That's it! Have safe trip home.
Jill KraczonNovember 17, 2013fitness fees are waived for everyone now except classes. If you need to park, Public parking is $30 compared with theirs at $41/night. Pool is not exciting-free breakfast on 23rd floor! Great!!
Walter Greene Jr.September 15, 2013The rooms are small and bathroom shower needs an upgrade. Overall the Palmer House is a Nod to old world or historical hotel feel. Booked through Expedia 159.00, awesome price on the Mile.
No matter where your evening took you, enjoy a nightcap at the Lockwood bar in the lobby. Safe travels! ~@travelblawg
Karin H. TechApril 12, 2011One of my favourite hotels. Classy, great lobby area. Nice bar area. Renovated rooms, a few with lake view. But the rooms are very, very different. Be careful not to end in a cupboard like one... I wa
The bar is gorgeous and many of the halls have detailed histories going into the 19th century.
Connie CrosbyJuly 15, 2012Fitness center and spa are unaffiliated with the hotel. They give 50% discount drop-in rate to guests; Hilton Honours members silver and up can use for free. Drop-in rates include classes.
AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014While the ballroom itself is beautiful, it's most interesting feature is what's hidden behind the mirrored wall in its corner. Read more
Lovely older hotel. Rooms are a little small, but are cozy. Book on a higher floor to avoid the street and L sounds
Don SeilerAugust 4, 2016Excellent service, clean and luxurious space in this historic building. I recommend cocktails in the lobby bar!
Jeremy BekerNovember 11, 2014Beautiful, classic Chicago hotel. The lobby is amazing! Feels like you have stepped back to the 1920's
No mini-bars, no coffee machines, no bathrobes, no fridges & last call at the bar was 12:30... Yet, I had an AMAZING room, the location is great & I really enjoyed my stay for so many reasons!
Jacob TerryAugust 20, 2019Really pretty hotel, as long as you don’t mind the mild sound travel between rooms
Palmer House is trading on its reputation. Public spaces are still incredible, but the rooms have really gone downhill.
Potter’s is not as pretty as the lobby lounge, but it’s a lot more chill and a nice place to relax.
Lakisha JohnsonMay 7, 2013This hotel is an AT&T wifi hotspot. Log in using your AT&T/Uverse account login and connect for free. Also, Hilton Honors gets you fitness center access and late checkout (up to 1:30 pm) free.
Angelica DongalloMay 15, 2014Yes, check out the ornate lobby! Not so much a fan of the Bloody Mary or croissant tots.
This historic hotel is my favorite place to stay in Chicago. Very clean, lots of amenities, great location, and the staff is very helpful.
very nice hotel - love ceiling mural near check in but the registration process is painfully slow every time. astoundingly so.
Buford DouglasMarch 9, 2018Est. 1871. Invented brownies in 1893 for the Columbian Exposition World’s Fair.
Amanda OgdenJanuary 2, 2015great place for the holidays! splurge to stay on the executive floor. the breakfast is fast and hot- My room was a king on the 23rd floor (executive level) and it was great. Plenty of space and beautiful. We even had two bathrooms which was nice. This hotel is in a perfect location.
Lauren KapraunApril 6, 2013The Burger and Chips at Potter's is absolutely the best!! And the rooms with 2 beds and 2 baths are huge!!
Beau LebensMarch 5, 2020Gorgeous historic hotel in downtown Chicago. Easy walking access to the lake!
Margarita KrivegaMay 20, 2018Small restroom with door opening inside, so if you aren't extremely thin, it'll be almost impossible to get in and out. They are good with dealing with complaints though.
Tracy LynnMarch 10, 2015The rooms are a bit small, but nice. Excellent concierge service. Everyone was friendly and helpful.
Everything was fantastic: the room (executive level); the service; the building. My only complaint is that the TV channels were a bit... Basic. The CN was the only thing appealing to younger people.
AmateurConciergeSeptember 12, 2017It's definitely been a few years since it's last upgrade, but for the price it's a good conference hotel. 23rd floor (exec level) rooms are big. Avoid the food at all costs
Rudolf SlintakAugust 4, 2013The hallways by the rooms have portraits from all of the entertainers that have played here over the years
Pedigree BrandNovember 10, 2011Dogs up to 75 lbs. are welcome in your room. There’s a non-refundable pet service fee of $50 per stay. This is a luxurious pet-friendly hotel just steps from Millennium Park.- Ngoc NguyenMarch 27, 2013Very convenient location for all popular sightseeing, great eating and shopping places. Old hotel but classy and beautiful.
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Palmer House - A Hilton Hotel
17 E Monroe St (btwn S State St & S Wabash Ave)
Chicago, IL 60603
United States
Chicago, IL 60603
United States
"The Chicago Hotel the World Knows Best." The hip & historic Palmer House Hilton has a history of over 140 years and after a multi-million dollar renovation continues to thrive in the heart of the theatre and financial district, just steps from the Art Institute, Millennium Park and State Street ...
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(312) 726-7500
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
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Free & Paid
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