Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel
17 E Monroe St | Chicago, IL 60603-5608 [SEE MAP]Chicago, IL [SEE ADDRESS]
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Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel
17 E Monroe St | Chicago, IL 60603-5608 [SEE MAP]Chicago, IL [SEE ADDRESS]
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Overview
If this hotel's title of "North America's longest continually operating hotel" means anything, it's that the Palmer House knows how to keep its guests coming back time and again. Welcoming Chicago visitors since 1873, this iconic downtown mainstay is a favorite among travelers who want to experience a bit of bygone glamour. The Gilded Age lobby – and lobby bar – is opulent, and guests say it exudes Old World charm. The guest rooms, on the other hand, are not as grand. Guests report the lodgings are a little small compared to other Chicago hotels, but they do come equipped with creature comforts like flat-screen TVs, high-speed Internet access (for a fee) and, of course, the Hilton brand's signature Serenity beds. The Palmer House also boasts a fitness center and an indoor pool (an especially popular feature among those who stayed here with kids). When it's time for a meal, you can find a hearty menu of American cuisine at the Lockwood Restaurant. If you're a Hilton Honors member, you can collect or cash in points by staying here.
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Hotel Class
- 4.0-star
- Property Type
- Hotel, 1,641 rooms
- Primary View
- City center
- Style
- Historic, Opulent
- Best For
- Business travelers, Families, Couples
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- 4.0Hotel Class
- GOODCritic Rating
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
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Critic Reviews
Critic Reviews
Other Awards
- AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2018
- Condé Nast Readers' Choice List 2017
To share the tales of the hotel’s opulent past and guide guests through its elegant ball rooms, painted ceiling, and endless gold statuary and adornments, the Palmer House actually offers insightful daily tours by its own historian.
The historic Palmer House Hilton was built as a gift by Potter Palmer for his bride Bertha in 1871, but the timing couldn't have been worse: Just thirteen days after opening, the Great Chicago Fire ravaged the city.
This classic property features an ornate, domed lobby with elegant gold-leaf trim and spacious common areas.
Other Awards
- AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2018
- Condé Nast Readers' Choice List 2017
Guest Reviews
Guest Reviews
A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 9438 have reviewed the Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel, giving it a rating of 4, on a scale of 1-5.
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Guest Rooms
- $12.95 daily fee for Internet
- Executive Level rooms and Lounge available
Standard room size: 200 square feet
- Internet (with fee)
- Premium channels
- Workspace/desk
- Minifridge
- Bathrobes/slippers
- Minibar
- Shower/tub combo
- Separate shower
- Separate tub
- Wireless Internet
- Guest rooms with patios and balconies
- Adjoining rooms available
Location & Parking
Location & Parking
- About a mile south of the shopping and dining on The Magnificent Mile
- Two blocks west of the Art Institute of Chicago and four blocks south of the Chicago Theatre
- Mulitple "L" train stops within a block of the hotel
- Sits 18 miles southeast of O'Hare International Airport and 11 miles northeast of Midway International Airport
- 24-hour valet parking ($79)
- 24-hour self-parking ($45)
- Airport shuttle
- Car service
Within walking distance of:
- Grocery store
- Movie theater
- Theater
- Shopping
- Bus stop
- Train station
- Subway/metro stop
- Restaurants
- Beach
Dining
Dining
- Room service 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekdays (until midnight Friday and Saturday)
- Interactive history tour and luncheon available
- Starbucks in lobby
Number of restaurants: 2
Cuisine Types: American, French
- Fine dining
- Casual dining
- Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
- Bar/lounge
- Room service
- 24-hour room service
- Free breakfast
Pool
Pool
- Open 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m
- No lifeguard on duty
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Family pool
- Infinity pool
- Whirlpool/hot tub
- Adults-only pool
- Lap pool
- Wading pool
- Lazy river
- Seasonal
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Indoor/outdoor combo
- Pool bar
- Lifeguard on duty
- Poolside service
- Waterslide
- Deck chairs or cabanas
Spa
Spa
- Hair and makeup services available
- In-room massage available
Services offered:
- Massage
- Facial
- Body treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
- Salon services
- Outdoor treatment area
- Steam room
- Sauna
Kids
Kids
- Parents can also purchase The Peacock Club Children's Package that welcomes kids to check in at a pint-sized desk and greets them with a bag filled with a coloring book, a travel journal, a child-sized robe and children's bath amenities.
- Radio Flyer Red Wagons available for city excursions
- Kids club
- Cribs
- High chairs
Fitness
Fitness
- Wide variety of fitness classes including yoga, boxing, AquaFit and Pilates
- Whirlpool and saunas
- Personal trainers available
- Weight equipment
- Cardio equipment
- Yoga mats
- Free fitness classes
- Premium fitness classes (with fee)
- Bicycles
- Tennis
- Guided runs
- Paddle boats
- Motor boats
Business
Business
- Self-service Connectivity Station with complimentary Apple and IBM computer and printer use as well as complimentary high speed Internet access
- Largest space can accommodate up to 1,653 people
Number of meeting rooms: 77
- Business center
- Meeting rooms
- Meeting and event planners available
Pets
Pets
- Grant Park nearby for dog walks
- Pets must not be left unattended in rooms
- Pets must be leashed at all times in public areas
- Pets allowed (with fee)
- Dog walking
- Pet-sitting
Wedding
Wedding
- Package includes four-course menu, four-hour bar, Champagne toast, wine service and custom wedding cake
- Five unique venues can accommodate up to 1,500 guests for a ceremony and up to 1,653 guests for a reception
- Complimentary overnight stay on one year anniversary
Maximum wedding guest capacity: 1,653
- Hotel hosts weddings
- Outdoor space for weddings
- Wedding planners available
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