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Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

4.0 star property

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Ballroom
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Indoor pool
Meeting facility
Ballroom

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
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room business centre

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, 2 Bathrooms

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, 2 Bathrooms

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room business centre

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premium Room - 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premium Room - 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room business centre

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • 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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Parlor)

In-room business centre

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Parlor)

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

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hip & Historic)

In-room business centre

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(138 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium 2 Bed 2 Bath - 1 Room

In-room business centre

Premium 2 Bed 2 Bath - 1 Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room (Parlor, No Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Exterior

Hilton Chicago

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1951)
The price is AU$551
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
10 July - 11 July
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

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Willis Tower - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grant Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's Gyros & Grill - ‬3 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 September 6 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 50.00 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 50.00 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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Hilton Palmer House
House Hilton
Palmer Hilton
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Palmer House Hilton Chicago
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Chicago Palmer House Hilton
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Palmer House a Hilton Hotel Hotel Chicago

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 978 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 123 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1759 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to art institute, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dongbo

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal, Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was nice, clean, great staff and location. Hotel rooms are a little outdated but works
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historical Hotel Excellent Location

Great location and wonderful historical hotel with lots of updated comforts.
Lobby area
Stairs to Empire Room
Click above the Empire Room
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place central to it all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tamiko

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The highlight of the property is that is 200 years old. The architecture is beautiful. The bathroom is cramped and my room was cramped. There was not a lot of space to move around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Red

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Palmer house has the holiday vibes and a very Chicagoan ambience - festive, cultural, bold and delicious! highly recommended experience for anyone including residents.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty lobby with parking garage across the street. Love the location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARTIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is an amazing historic beauty!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, iconic, hotel in the loop. You can see the history in it, the feeling you get while sitting and having a drink,, is incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked through Expedia. Was a nightmare when I had to shorten my stay from three night to two. 40 minutes on the phone. When I arrived at the property they showed no reservation for me. The room as dirty…tons of mold in the bathroom. Party across the hall all night long. LONG wait to speak to anyone at the front desk. Lobby was beautiful but that’s all I liked about the space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MISTY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda, Troy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location for St. Paddy's Day events. Gave a lower overall rating because we were really disappointed with two things: 1. The bathroom--literal dribble of water for the second shower, and the water was cold. When you pay that much money, you expect a decent shower. 2. Breakfast this morning, had to ask for a refund on my breakfast sandwich. The english muffin was undercooked and hard as a rock.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a very very VERY poor experience. The room they put us in was connected to another and there was no barrier. When they had their lights on, it lit up our room. It was so bad...there were other major issues that I won't write about. As someone who rarely leaves a negative review, this was that bad.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Location location

The hotel is a historic building but that being said it is out dated. The paint on the ceiling was chipping in the bathroom and tub and fixtures in the bathroom were falling apart. The tub lining was bubbling so when you stood there in the shower you could feel it. I felt like I was standing in quicksand. The walls are very thin and rooms are small. Location is great! If you want to do some shopping, eating and drinking this is your spot, other than that it is not worth the hype.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025