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4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

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17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL, 60603
  • Millennium Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room business center

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, 2 Bathrooms

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 247.6 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room business center

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room - 2 Double Beds

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room - 1 King Bed

  • 247.6 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room business center

Premium 2 Double Mobility Accessible (Tub)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room business center

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room business center

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room business center

Room, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room business center

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Parlor)

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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In-room business center

Deluxe Room -1 King Bed

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room business center

Deluxe Room - 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room business center

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room business center

Premium 2 Bed 2 Bath - 1 Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room (Parlor, No Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Exterior

Hilton Chicago

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, (1733)
The price is $210
per night
$276 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Hilton Chicago

About this property

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Hotel in Downtown Chicago
A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a 24-hour health club, a bar/lounge, and a conference center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel offers 1641 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels, video-game consoles, and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and irons/ironing boards. Refrigerators and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Spa at PH has 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa.

In addition to a full-service spa, Palmer House a Hilton Hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink.

Business amenities consist of a business center, 77 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event facilities measuring 130000 square feet (12077 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel is a smoke-free property.

To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM on weekdays.
Lockwood Lobby Bar - This lobby lounge specializes in American cuisine. Happy hour is offered.
Lockwood Express - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
Lockwood Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open select days.
Potter's Bar - This cocktail bar specializes in American cuisine. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 57 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 85 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to noon on weekends; USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lockwood Express
  • Lockwood Lobby Bar
  • Lockwood Restaurant
  • Potter's Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 77 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (130,000 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 23 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1873
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are recommended to download the property's Hilton Honors mobile app before check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 75 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.00 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Internet access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 57 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 85 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 40 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Palmer House a Hilton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 912 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 211 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 1673 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James, Novato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The decor of the hotel, and the Christmas decorations were absolutely wonderful! Sitting in the crowded lobby enjoying an appetizer and drink was a great way to start the holiday season !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Reese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property itself is beautiful and historical, but unfortunately, our experience fell short. Upon check-in, our room had not been vacuumed and contained clothing from previous guests. My daughter’s room was even worse — the bed was made, but the room was unclean, with full garbage bins, a leaking toilet, and a dirty bathroom. Despite bringing these issues to the front desk, only the bathroom was partially cleaned, and the toilet continued leaking, with garbage still unemptied. For the price we paid, we expected far better attention to cleanliness and maintenance. Very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ewa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Justin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We got to the property early, around 2:15pm to check in to our suite. We were told, a few minutes and our room would be ready and gave our personal phone number. It was recommended to get a drink while we wait, and the service to get a drink was ridiculous, let alone pricey ($30 for a beer and cranberry vodka). We heard nothing from the front desk about our room before 3pm. When my husband went up to the counter to get the room keys, waited another 15mins in line until he was helped and was told the room was still unavailable then told to step aside for others to be helped. We did not get our room key until after 3:30pm. The text was received at 3:35pm saying the room was available. We found a used travel size bottle of soap in the shower, a stain on a bathroom floor mat, the water temp took several minutes to get to warm, the tile floor grout was disgusting, no bottle openers at the room bar, etc. Forcing people to pay for a resort fee of $25 is also unacceptable, regardless if there are "perks" (at the time, this was not known or offered while we waited for the room to be ready. Next morning, the restaurant said there was a 45min wait for breakfast and there were several empty tables. The hotel standards received were poor. Recommendations to staying here is not happening. We would like to share pjctures as well!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEITH E.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The check-in was terrible. I arrived at the 3pm check-in time. Waited in a long line for 25 minutes as 1 person at front desk checked everyone in. Then they tell me my room is not ready, they will put a rush on it & they will text me when available. We got tired of waiting around trying to entertain our toddler so we went to dinner. 2 hours later they text it’s ready. We come back after dinner at 7pm to get our room keys, go to the room & find someone is already in the room. Go back to front desk & have to wait for another 20 minutes while they transfer us to another room. All of this is going on while I have a crying toddler that’s tired because I can’t get access to a room until 7:30pm. I tried calling Hilton and the hotel to see if we could get any compensation for these issues. They all said I need to talk to the front desk. The front desk comp’d us free breakfast. Which means nothing since we already have plans for breakfast at a restaurant in the morning. Hands down, worst check-in ever.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamee, St George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What can you say about a 100 year-old vintage property. It was well maintained and SO beautiful. In the heart of downtown and close to everything. The best part was the Bertha Brownies.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and locaton
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Edgar that checked me in was very nice and helpful. Made me feel so welcomed!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classic Hotel / Great price / Busy at Christmas
The hotel is amazing. We were in town for a family reunion at Christmas time, so the place was packed. The rooms and hotel are fine and the price was a great deal. The service in the main atrium was the only frustrating thing with our visit. No place to sit and the service was very slow/under staffed. The location is great and I think this is a fun hotel...just was super busy during the time we went.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Arbra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The Perfect Hotel that COULD be
This hotel is gorgeous, it cannot be more centrally located if you just lifted it and put it 2 feet away, it has history, it has the best lobby bar the eyes have seen, but dang if it doesn't need updates. The wallpaper in the room, the bathrooms, the furniture, everything needs to be brought to the 21st century without losing it's Bertha Palmer charm. Get at me if you need ideas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana Michelle Tomasich

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024