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Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

4.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Indoor pool
Point of interest
Indoor pool
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
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 centre

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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37-inch TV with cable channels, video game console, pay films

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, 2 Bathrooms

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room business centre

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room - 2 Double Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room - 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room business centre

Premium 2 Double Mobility Accessible (Tub)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower) | Living area

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

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room business centre

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room business centre

Room, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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37-inch TV with cable channels, video game console, pay films

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Parlor)

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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In-room business centre

Deluxe Room -1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room business centre

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room business centre

Deluxe Room - 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room business centre

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hip & Historic)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium 2 Bed 2 Bath - 1 Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room (Parlor, No Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room business centre

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room business centre

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 19 sq m
  • 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, (1829)
The price is AU$672
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Hilton Chicago

About the area

Chicago

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel is centrally located in Chicago, a 3-minute walk from Millennium Park and 5 minutes by foot from Art Institute of Chicago. .This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cloud Gate and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Willis Tower.

What's nearby

  • Millennium Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Willis Tower - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grant Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Monroe Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪University Club of Chicago - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's Gyros & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palmer House Hilton Executive Floor Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Historic hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour health club
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 1641 guestrooms featuring minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Cable programming along with video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a 24-hour health club, an indoor pool, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 130000 square feet (12077 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 77 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered 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

  • Breakfast to-go 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 centre
  • Conference centre (130,000 square foot 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
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre 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 films
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 5 2025 to May 12 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

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

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. 947 out of 1712 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1712 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 211 out of 1712 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1712 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1712 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, within walking distance to shopping, eating and attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cool place with some history. Near to many things to do see and eat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and hotel is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked this property… the historic nature and ambience! The staff was very nice and accommodating. Parking is right across the street on Wabash, so very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness
I stayed any the Palmer because of its historical value, and the lobby areas does not disappoint. Just beautiful. The rooms, however, were just adequate. My bathroom was cramped and had wall paper peeling; the iPad that would have allowed me to order room service didn't work. I didn't spend much time in my room anyway because the location is so convenient to museums and other attractions, but for the price, I expected more. To be truthful, they offered me an upgrade upon arrival, but I didn't expect to need one, nor did I want to pay even more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the property. I didn' like (at check in) that I was informed that in addition to the charge for the room, I was required to buy $25.00 each day of hotel services and if I didn't, I would be charged the additioonal $25. each day anyway. To me, that is welcoming a guest with a slap in the face.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Ossian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great walking distance to the Nederlander theater, the Bean, and Art Museum. Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Trista

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was nice for the kids and it was super close to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. There are no microwaves or coffee makers in the room. So snacking on leftovers in the middle of the night is not an option. And the line for starbucks in the hotel was about an hour wait. Dunkin Donuts is right around the corner. This hotel is gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A grand old hotel dripping with style. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. Smallish rooms unless a pricey upgrade is ordered.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jayne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited bar/dining access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 3rd or 4th stay at Palmer House. It is now one of my most favorite places to stay. Its always been clean. The staff are extremely friendly. I love the "feel" when you come into the lobby. Its historical. It FEELS grand when you walk in. But its not pretentious. It feels like you have stepped into a special piece of history. I would recommend this hotel for anyone who wants to experience Chicago and its history, who wants something special and unique. Look at the pictures.on the wall, The ceilings etc. The Lakewood is also.an amazing place.to.eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
some rooms hear the chicago subway passing by, so mention quiet when you ask for a room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
I booked a king room, but when I arrived, they told me they had oversold the king room and "upgraded" me to an accessible room with a king bed. The room had a shower curtain, and the shower was so small that as soon as you were in it, the curtain stuck to you the entire shower. Overall, a pretty uncomfortable experience. Beautiful inside the lobby, the rooms themselves leave a lot to be desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location for Art Museum and Symphony Center

The Palmer House is a beautiful building with many offerings. This was my first stay since we usually stay at The Allegro or Silversmith. Unless the price was right, I probably wouldn’t choose to stay here again. The boutique feel is overrun by the Hilton brand and there were too many small things that added up quickly. A closet wall sprayed with some sort of brown liquid, wallpaper peeling off in the bathroom, a loose screw on top of the toilet. Too many kids and a less than satisfactory in-room breakfast experience made for an overall underwhelming stay in my opinion. To be fair, I did receive an email explaining how software issues affected communications regarding breakfast service and that items were removed from the bill, which was appreciated. Perhaps my expectations were too high due to my excitement at staying at this historic building, but there are other choices in downtown Chicago that hit the mark for me. On a positive note, the waitstaff in the Lockwood Restaurant was outstanding. Attentive, genuine and warm, they made the entire trip. The prix fixe menu was great and it was a nice opportunity to try the famous Palmer House brownie. The Front Desk staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Louis

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredibly rude during every interaction. I will never be staying at a Hilton property again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Wonderful hotel, redo the rooms!

The service is wonderful and the lobby and gym are amazing. The rooms are very comfortable but are tired and dated. Peeling wall paper, light switches from the 1960’s, dated furniture, stand along mini fridge from my college dorm room, bathroom tile that has been there probably 50 years, drilled into and patched many times, etc…. You get the idea. It’s an historic hotel, but the rooms aren’t antique or quaint. They’re just old and desperately need a redo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful and comfortable

Everything you can imagine for your comfort! Like a luxury sedan if it was a hotel. Gorgeous place with a variety of restaurant options. You will not regret staying here!
The ceiling in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Room service was quite good, hotel staff were friendly, room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen Haviland

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025