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The Palmer House Hilton - Hotel Reviews from across the web
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No title - expert review
The grand palais feel of this historic property is conveyed through the huge lobby ceiling mural, which gets touched up every four years by the same Florentine gentleman who restores the art in the Sistine Chapel. Rooms - reached via a winding maze of corridors - are adequately sized and have a robu...
fodors.com
No title - expert review
The longest continually operating hotel in North America (since 1871), the Palmer House was named for legendary State Street merchant prince Potter Palmer. The building's grand Italianate lobby retains a Gilded Age aura (it's worth a look even if you're not staying here), but this massive complex de...
frommers.com
No title - expert review
This hotel was originally opened in 1871, just 13 days before the Great Chicago Fire reduced it to ashes. Chicago real estate baron Potter Palmer immediately built a new hotel on the site-at three times the size of the original and ten times the cost. It was the first Chicago hotel to have fireproof...
gayot.com
No title - expert review
This 25-story Beaux Arts-style hotel is ideally situated within walking distance of Chicago’s vibrant theater district, the Art Institute and famed Magnificent Mile, and within one mile of Lake Michigan. Remodeled in 2004, the Hilton boasts a two-story, gilded lobby with a formal staircase, ma...
historichotels.org
No title - expert review
The Chicago Hotel the World Knows Best! Palmer House Hilton hotel guests enjoy close proximity to the Art Institute of Chicago, Grant Park, Millennium Park and Navy Pier. State Street and Michigan Avenue shopping is just outside our doors. Ideally located in the heart of the Chicago Loop, the Palmer...
travel.away.com
Very Satisfied - user review
A beautiful and classy hotel. Gym was clean and and trainers very qualified. Conciere was knowledgeable and followed up with consistency. I could not have asked f...
expedia.com
Impressive architecture - user review
All foreigners who like us go to Chicago should see the impressive architecture inside th...
expedia.com
My favorite place to stay while in Chicago - user review
All I can say about this hotel is Simply Elegant . This is the 2nd time I've stay at The Hilton Palmer House. The rooms are absolutely spotless and the bathrooms are very clean. The comfort of the beds are absolutely incredible. I slept like a baby. They have two nice restaurants on the premises as ...
expedia.com
great location - user review
great location and servi...
expedia.com
old time elegance great downtown location - user review
Having a drink in the lobby bar brings you back to the days of elegant, sophisticated travel. Traveler's tip on local attractions.Close to Art Institute, Millenium ...
expedia.com
Great location - user review
I stayed at the Palmer House because of its proximity to the Art Institute; it is a block away. It is located near excellent shopping and theaters. The Big Downtown in the hotel is a good restaurant with a varied menu. The Palmer House is a grand hotel in the old style with all the modern amenities....
expedia.com
Prime location - user review
I was a little worried about some of the bad reviews I read but considering the location, I was willing to sacrifice comfort for convenience. I was upgraded to a room on one of the executive floors which was very well kept. It was a bit on the small side but not unexpected since I paid for a studio ...
expedia.com
Impeccable Service, Palatial Setting! - user review
If you appreciate the stunning beauty of 135 year old marble floors, the incredible lobby ceiling , silk wallpaper, gold elevator doors and a baby grand piano or two, the Palmer House Hilton is the right place. The pool was under renovation while we were there last week, and some of the restaurants ...
expedia.com
Great location downtown - user review
Loved our stay Was a great location for the Theater District We walked to the Oriental Theater Wicke...
expedia.com
Fair Price - user review
Not completely luxurious, but clean and convenient. I think for the price, this hotel is a ...
expedia.com
Chicago architecture a must see. Great place to phograph buildings. - user review
Positive: The location was excellent for walking to Millennium Park, the Art Institute, and the Architectural Foundation. Bus, train, and subway service all right outside the door. Room quiet and very comfortable. One queen size bed with nice linens, easy chair and comfortable desk. Our room overloo...
expedia.com
A real gem - user review
Renovations are very nice. Self parking is confusing make sure you understand the ticket system in the off s...
expedia.com
Perfect location - user review
Right near the red subway line and nicely located for walking to various...
expedia.com
Very nice hotel... - user review
Stayed at Palmer House Hilton twice, I really like the location (excellent) since it's located very close to most of the attactions. Staff is very friendly, rooms are very clean, lobby is amaizing, restaurant are very good as well.Great location, good restaurants, clean rooms and a reasonable price....
expedia.com
Palmer House Hilton - user review
THe ambiance of the hotel is great. From the minute you walk through the front door you are greeted with smiles and a willingnees to serve. The only down fall is that it is an old down town hotel that has some spacing issues and unfortunatly smaller living area. Overall it was a great experiance tho...
expedia.com
Beautiful Hotel - user review
The hotel is beautifully decorated. The lobby is absolutely gor...
expedia.com
Nice digs if you don’t mind the money.... - user review
The hotel is pretty wonderful and will be even cooler when the remodeling is done. For a nice little getaway in Chicago, the Palmer House is right where you want to be as a good starting point to get anywhere. I was lucky and got bumped up to a room on the Executive Level which they describe as a ho...
expedia.com
Historic charm and modern comfort - user review
The Palmer House Hilton is ideally situated for a theater or museum visit. They are undergoing a huge restoration project, but we were never in convenienced by it. Room service was fastest and highest quality we have experienced in memory. Beds and furniture are comfy. Staff was friendly and profess...
expedia.com
Bang for the buck - user review
The Palmer House is one of the world's great hotel bargains. It is elegant, comfortable, centrally located, and we've always been given a quite breathtak...
expedia.com
Landmark in the Loop - user review
The Palmer House isn't the nicest hotel in Chicago, but it's one of the country's grand hotels and worthy of a stay on that basis. Unlike some of its peers in other cities, it hasn't undergone a top to bottom retrofit which has pluses and minuses. The staff are professional and the place runs well. ...
expedia.com
Great Hotel near everything - user review
This the 4th time we have stayed at this hotel. We really enjoy staying there because it's close to everything and is a great price. They are renovatimg many parts of the hotel so none of the shops are open. But you could barley here any of the noise. If you want a great view pay the extra for a out...
expedia.com
Stay somewhere else and visit the lobby of Palmer House - user review
This was my first trip to Chicago. I knew that the Palmer House was old and that the rooms would be smallish. However, the furniture was scaled for larger rooms. You could not get around the beds if the doors of the armoire were open to watch television. Apparently, the floors were not level, becaus...
expedia.com
Not worth the money - user review
We stayed just one night. We have stayed before but were quite disappointed this time. The rate was only a little less than previous stays and they gave us a room that was really small; my husband had to climb over the foot of the bed on one side because the armoire was so close to the foot of the b...
expedia.com
Classic Hotel - user review
We went for the weekend and had a great time. Staff was professional and courteous, would definitely reccomend. Traveler's tip.Well located, near several parks with g...
expedia.com
Not too impressed - user review
While service was okay, the condition of our room was not so great chipped sink, large areas of doors with no paint, no ventilation fan in bath, and the list goes on. For the money, other downtown Chicag...
expedia.com
Here for the annual blizzard - user review
A midwinter vacation (3 nights) at our usual hotel, to shop, dine, and see Spamalot at the nearby Schubert Theater. We are HHonors members and took AARP rate of $142 plus tax. Parking $25 a day added to bill, more for weekdays than our usual weekends. When assigned 11th floor I thought Oh boy, we're...
fodors.com
Back again for another blizzard. - user review
Another 3 day trip to our usual hotel. Snow stopped traffic, taxis scarce, but who cares We walked about 11 blocks to theater. Room on 18th floor near elevator, smallish but nice. Beds have been improved with soft mattress top, lots of pillows and that darn duvet. Hate the things, too heavy and hot....
fodors.com
Fantastic Beds! - user review
Fantastic location, wonderful cushy beds, elegant lobby, workers who seemed pleased to help you have a good time. Beds were moderately firm, but with a very soft, thick pillow top. Best sleep I've had in years. Hotel is downtown , but very quiet and so convenient to public transportation. Immaculate...
fodors.com
Undergoing restoration - user review
Recent annualstay found the new owners making multimillion$ restoration to Former Glory, which means all restaurants except the Downtown closed, arcade shops closed and planned more upscale shops, bar w/tables & chairs moved into lobby. Expects to remain open thru construction; will probably price i...
fodors.com
Unwanted Visitors in the Room after 11 PM - user review
The Palmer House offers a unique service; staff that break into your room after 11:00 pm and, despite the fact that your bag is in the middle of the room, get on the telephone to see if someone is staying in your room. I was told that he (the alleged employee) was looking to see if the room was unoc...
fodors.com
No title - user review
A nice hotel with charges for internet and health club facilities that add substantially to the expected cost ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
After the renovations etc are complete; this will continue to be a really nice place...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Attractive enough in the public spaces. Room was tiny and devoid of character or artistic touches. Staff was a little detached for example, a valet parking attendant who takes your tip but then doesn't bother helping load your luggage into the car. Price of everything was absurd. People next door so...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Classy with a touch of elegance. Decor was a bit busy, but that's due to the age. The experience was pleasant and I would...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Clean hotel, with a great location. No one could seem to tell me exactly where to obtain a bus pass. Other that that though I was very pleased with the overall st...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Elegant, friendly, large roo...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Excellent and safe location beds very comfortable kids loved the hotel and pool very beautiful and clean very good food staff very helpful and friendly I would stay ther...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Familiar, fun to be in an old hotel with all modern amenities. Very close to art museum and conveniently positioned downtown, near public transp...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
For anyone interested in the history and heyday of Chicago at the turn of the 19th century. This id the pla...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
For the price, I could not beat the location and the quality of the hotel. The bed was very comfortable, but the room was very small (but it is an old hotel so that's to be expected). The registration and housekeeping staff were indifferent and lacked attention to detail (a used window rag was left ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Good rooms and a pleasant environme...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Great for vacation sta...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Great location, close to lots of great attractions, millennium park, the art institute, the lake, broadcast museum. friendly staff, breakfast at the ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Great place. Close to museums and local attractions. Easy to find and parking was made available at a reasonable rate. The palmer house Hilton exceeded our expectations and met our needs in every way. G...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Had a wonderful weekend and will visit ag...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
I highly recommend this hotel. The room was very nice, the hotel was very clean and the staff was very friendly ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
I loved the sheets and the two bathrooms. How wonderful to get ready in the morning, and not have to wait for someone to finish before you start! That was a treat for us! We needed a get away weekend and the palmer house was perfect! We like Wrigley; he was the man who helped us when needed. Great g...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
It fit my traveling needs for this trip but I think I would prefer a newe...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
It would be hard to find a better location for theaters and museums. A block from the art institute and millennium park. Symphony around the corner. Close to public transportation. Room not large but well kept tidy and clean. Large walk in closet. Comfortable bed. Again, staff polite and responsive....
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Lipstick on a pig We requested and received a renovated room at this huge hotel undergoing a major renovation. However, the rooms were small, the bathroom tiny, and the renovation seemed to be mostly new wallpaper and accessories. The bed was comfortable,...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Love staying at this hotel. Everything is great except do not expect a view. Big Downtown restaurant is excellent and so is Miller's Pub. Asked for an upgrade and got one for no...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Loved it! We are staying there again this wee...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Lovely historic building, a stunning movie set of a lobby, and a great location. They're currently in the midst of a significant renovation, which affects the atmosphere a bit, but it's still...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Luxurious hotel, but the room was not very large. The cost of parking and in room amenities was ov...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
My experience at the Palmer House was excellent. The hotel is under renovation and as a result, some areas are cluttered but this did not detract from my experience. Rooms are comfortable, it is in the heart of the Loop, the architecture breathtaking and the gym fully equipped for businessmen or fam...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Nice visit, spacious room...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Palmer house Hilton provides a good location for the single business traveler, but not the family. The architecture and history of the hotel are magnificent. Location was clean and the staff was accommodating. However, bathroom was average and the refrigerator was dated. Pool and Jacuzzi were small....
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Received an unwelcome wake call from the construction crews at 7:10am. Jack hammers and other construction/rehab equipment woke us quite early. Construction seemed to be taking place on the first floor our room was on the eighth. Quite annoying. Possibly it is no a problem if you have a room on a hi...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The comfort and quality of my stay was completely wonderful. Could not have asked for anything more. Check in was easy and the hotel was right off the CTA rail stop (less than a few steps away) which we took from Midway. The rooms were beautiful, marble floors in the bathroom, extra cover and pillow...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The hotel lobby was beautiful. There was not anything spectacular about our room, but it was clean. The rooms were too noisy. You could hear the shower running from the other room. It was to the point that it woke us up at two separate t...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The hotel room had plenty of space 2 beds and 2 bathrooms. The room looked older, but was renovated. The locks in our room did not work properly o...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The palmer house had a beautiful lobby. It was in a great location. The room was comfortable but small. I overall rating of the hotel ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The palmer house Hilton in Chicago lives up to its excellent reputation. The lobby is stunning. Every major transportation method is just outside the front door. The rooms are elegant. The hotel staff is very friendly. The choices of restaurants and activities in walking distance are fantastic. An u...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The Palmer House Hilton is a beautiful and quite luxurious hotel in a great location in the Chicago Loop, close to shopping museums and the theater. The ongoing restoration project does not detract from it's convenience and will only make it more e...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The palmer house Hilton is a beautiful hotel located in a perfect location. The art institute is only a few blocks away, as is millennium park and Michigan avenue shopping. The staff is f...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The palmer house hilton is a beautifully located hotel that is stylish with well appointed rooms. A winner, ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The palmer house hilton is elegant and historical, but currently dated. It is under going a major renovation and will probably be restored to its former glory when completed. Currently, however, it is a bit inconvenient and unattractive while under construction. It wasn't very relaxing to stay in a ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The palmer house was a very deluxe experie...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The room was nice, clean and comfortable but a bit small. There was supposed to be hotel parking for $30.00/day but I was told the lot was full and had to us...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The staff from the bell desk to concierge to maid service was excellent. I love the history of this hotel and hope that it continues to provide excellent accommodations we...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The staff was very efficient and helpful when you needed something. The room was comfortable and clean. Our children enjoyed the pool area. We enjoyed ou...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This hotel is within walking distance to great shopping, restaurants, museums and millennium park. The staff is amazing, the pool / Jacuzzi and the room decor needs an upgrade. Very clean but...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This hotel was very nice and the price that we got it for was won...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This is an excellent older Chicago hotel located downtown. The room was perfect and the staff very friendly. We were able to walk to area attractions such as the shed aquarium and field muse...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This is the 2nd time we have stayed at the palmer house Hilton in Chicago. The first time was a great experience. I did get treated a little differently by the front desk staff this time though. They were not able to accommodate me to the fullest extent. Other than th...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This was a wonderful weekend for our fam...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Very nice hotel. Good location to shops and attract...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Wonderful location, great upgrades com...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Wonderful, old hotel located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Convenient too many attractions, beautifully decorated lobby, friendly and helpful staff. ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
You don't want to hear one from me. I was not attractive. This was suppose to be a special weekend for my daughters first time to Chicago and we avoided eating or spending...
mytravelguide.com
VERY POOR /NOT HAPPY - user review
DISLIKE NO MICOWAVE OVEN,HERE YOU HAVE BOTTLE WATER IN THE REF AND YOU WANT TO CHARGE SOMEONE FOR THAT WATER @ 4.50 PER BOTTLE...
travel.yahoo.com
Good - user review
I enjoyed my stay and it was central to everything and the rooms were clean and the heating worked well which was important. Tankyou fo...
travel.yahoo.com
Hilton can do better!!! - user review
I booked a room at the Palmer House in 2002. The pool was freezing. I went in and then I jumped back out. I stayed on the top floor and in a corner room. It was OK.. But, I'll...
travel.yahoo.com
the best in Chicago? - user review
quite possibly the best in the city, for location, and for the quality of the room & amenities. Really comfortable room. not much more to be said. not much more to be said...
travel.yahoo.com
I was nice - user review
I truely loved this place. everything was nice and pretty i loved the bedrooms and the services only when we had to call at least five times to get a tooth brush and a bar of so...
travel.yahoo.com
We had a perfect stay! - user review
Likes: Everyone was so very helpful. Definitely take advantage of the concierge service. The hotel is very close to bus stops and tons of other stuff...great location. The lob...
travel.yahoo.com
Save your money just stay in the airport lounge! - user review
Well.... to start with the possitives... The restaurant down stairs is lovely both by way of food and staff. The hotel is in a good location. On to the negatives....(and t...
travel.yahoo.com
Awful - user review
The Palmer House Hilton is an absolute dissapointment. I was expecting service and accomodations that were at least in the ballpark of fine Chicago hotels. Instead, my stay cou...
travel.yahoo.com
Great location and Wonderful staff - user review
I enjoyed my stay at the Palmer house. It is right next to the art institute and close to the theater district. I was in Chicago on business but was able to enjoy some of the city...
travel.yahoo.com
rpjmccoy - user review
If you want a good downtown hotel in a great location this is the place. Went in for Easter weekend and it was definitely the time to go as the hotel was not crowded at all. We n...
travel.yahoo.com
Will never go back - user review
We were to stay at the Chicago Palmer House on December 10, 2006. The first problem was when we arrived at the airport our car was not there. When I called the Limo Service, you ...
travel.yahoo.com
Concierge needs more training - user review
First, the concierge gave us bad directions to the bus terminals which put us at the end of the line instead of the beginning and made us late for our convention. On the second oc...
travel.yahoo.com
Don't let the rates fool you. - user review
Wonder why the room rates are lower than other downtown hotels? That's because they make up for it in other ways. Even the cheap no-tell motels offer free internet access from the...
travel.yahoo.com
I have stayed in the Palmer house over 100 days in the last year. - user review
I guess you can say I have stayed in about every room type they offer and there is a big difference between them. Some rooms are so small you can barely get out of bed and others ha...
travel.yahoo.com
Hilton Chicago Illinois Hotel - Palmer House Hotel - Chicago, IL Hotels
Palmer House Hilton has an Executive Level that offers virtually ''a hotel within a hotel'' with a long list of special amenities suited for that busy executive. The self-contained conference floor includes thirty-eight function rooms which can satisfy virtually every business need. With the fine se...
hilton.com
Chicago Hotels, Palmer House Hilton
The original, and still among the very best, of the Chicago luxury hotels, Palmer House Hilton literally shines due to the ongoing restoration. Everything, from the Beaux Arts ceiling - meticulously restored by a Florentine artisan noted for his work on the Sistine Chapel - to the addition of an ent...
chicagohilton.com
Palmer House Hilton on Centerstage Chicago - Palmer House Hilton : 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago, (312) 726-7500, Hotel, Business Center, Chicago Classic,Conference Rooms,Fitness Center,Luxury,Parking Valet,Restaurant,Shopping District,Swimming Pool,Wheelchai
Although the 1639 guest rooms aren't nearly as impressive as the lobby, they are remarkably budget-friendly and conveniently located near the Art Institute, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Millennium Park and Grant Park. Off-season rooms can be had for less than $100, but big spenders can reserve one of...
centerstagechicago.com
The Palmer House Hilton (Chicago, IL) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
This hotel is beautifully renovated.The lounge/lobby is really something to behold. I have stayed at this hotel twice for business and was impressed. Although it is super busy, it is also very private and quiet. Be sure to ask for a renovated room. Everything is clean, grand and busy! I highly recom...
chicago-hotels.tripadvisor.com
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