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The Palmer House Hilton

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.4
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage

About this property

Just 1 block away from Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago, this historic downtown hotel is located in Chicago’s theater and financial district and offers on-site dining options, a modern business center and spa services. A flat-screen HDTV, desk and arm chair are offered in every modern guest room at Palmer House Hilton. t Housekeeping services are available upon request. Guests can work out at the on-site fitness center or visit the on-site spa. Lockwood restaurant offers American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Amid the historic lobby, guests can enjoy dinner & a crafted cocktail at the Lobby Bar. The Monroe Red Line subway station is a 1-minute walk away, providing easy access to Chicago’s top attractions. Navy Pier is 2 miles away from the hotel. Please note Red, Blue, Orange, Pink, Green, and Brown line train lines are all available immediately outside of the hotel for access to attractions and both airports.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • 4 restaurants
  • Bar
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Chicago, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 3 third-party sustainability certifications.
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems
ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kristin
United States United States
“Historic lobby and central location- very iconic place.”
Ceitha
United States United States
“Beautiful and glamorous art deco style. Loved the bar/restaurant area. Glad they are dog friendly!”
Charlene
United States United States
“Perfect location in theater district. Walking distance to river cruises, good restaurants.”
Sarah
United States United States
“Very nice, good location, friendly staff, fancy, parking and hotel overpriced for the stay, but most likely due to oasis concert.”
Cliistrus
Italy Italy
“Great place to stay, very central. But what makes this unique is the staff, incredibly kind and welcoming.”
Michael
United States United States
“The bar and lobby is spectacular. The location is perfect for everything in Chicago.”
Keith
United States United States
“Room was very comfortable and clean. We love the lobby bar with its old-world charm. Proximity to trains a big plus. Adjacent restaurants too.”
Fidele
United States United States
“I really appreciated the aesthetics as well as the bed. I am curious where they purchased the bed from. It was some of the best sleep I have ever received. I also appreciated that there was fridge.”
Theresa
United States United States
“Extremely large room! Comfortable. Fabulous location!! The exercise and workout facilities were unbelievable!!”
Julienne
Italy Italy
“Amazing and gorgeous hotel with an interesting historic background. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the staff was friendly and helpful. Has a variety of choices for food. Be sure to have some dollars on hand to tip. I had a roll away bed...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

4 Restaurants On Site
Lockwood Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
Potters Bar
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
Lockwood Express Grab & Go
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
Lockwood Lobby Bar
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Lunch • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Traditional

House rules

The Palmer House Hilton takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$50 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Daily mandatory destination charge includes: daily $10 food and beverage credit for use in all hotel outlets, daily $25 credit towards on-site spa services, premium guestroom internet access.

Self-parking is available for a fee. Valet parking is available for a fee. Contact the property for details.

Requests for early arrival and/or late departure will be granted based upon availability and subject to additional charges.