The Palmer House Hilton

Hotels
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
8 (1687 reviews)
17 East Monroe Street , Chicago , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly service
Great location
Vibrant atmosphere
Good amenities
Cons:
Bathroom cleanliness issues
Restaurant service problems
Check-in wait times

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Issues noted with bathroom cleanliness and maintenance.
Service
8.5
Staff were consistently friendly and helpful across various reviews.
Location
9
Perfect location for downtown attractions and easy walking access.
Room Quality
7
Mixed reviews on room quality; significant issues reported with bathroom.
Amenities
8.5
Good amenities including fitness center and pool area.
Value for Money
8
General satisfaction with pricing relative to accommodations.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Varied experiences with restaurant service and offerings.
Overall Experience
8
Enjoyed a vibrant and fun atmosphere despite some negative aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 00:38

Property Description

Historic Downtown Hotel in Chicago's Theatre and Financial District

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
Indulge in modern guest rooms at Palmer House Hilton, equipped with a flat-screen HDTV, desk, and cozy armchair. Enjoy the convenience of housekeeping services and unwind in style.

On-Site Dining and Wellness Options
Savor American cuisine at Lockwood Restaurant or opt for Lockwood Express for a quick bite. Keep fit at the fitness centre or pamper yourself at the on-site spa for a rejuvenating experience.

Convenient Location and Accessibility
With a prime location just a block away from Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago, explore the city with ease. The Monroe Red Line subway station nearby provides seamless access to Chicago's top attractions.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Palmer House Hilton!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ORD

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 54 per day.

Location

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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1687 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 8
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Roberta couple us
7
Pretty but. It worth the money
Pros:

Great location, beautiful lobby, friendly staff

Cons:

Heard loud whir of elevators constantly in our room, no coffee/tea in room

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Josh family_with_children us
10
Great location, beautiful architecture, fun experience.
Pros:

Beautiful property and a great location to walk around downtown Chicago.

Cons:

The way the elevators are arranged is sometimes inconvenient because of long waiting periods of the hotel is busy

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple us
9
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller ie
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Bo solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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George solo_traveller us
8
No coffee maker
Pros:

Connected rooms. Beautiful atmosphere and excellent restaurant staff.

Cons:

The one issue that might make me pick a different hotel next time is a lack of even a simple coffee maker, fridge or microwave. I understand you want guests to spend in restaurants, but geez, not even coffee in room?

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Slava couple us
4
Pros:

the lobby, conference, and ballroom spaces are impressive

Cons:

The room was disappointingly dilapidated for the price, and the elevator wait from the 18th floor took nearly 20 minutes. Although the lobby, conference, and ballroom spaces are impressive, the guest rooms fall well below the same standard.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Samuel extended_group us
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Yoko solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Great location. Walking distance to millennium park, Navy Pier, etc!
Room was very spacious and relaxing.

Cons:

The room we stayed was facing to train station, and was noisy.

No complimentary coffee and tea in the room.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller au
5
Good location and standard dated American hotel room
Pros:

Great location and impressive foyer

Cons:

Dated rooms, old towels, resort fee

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
C
Courtney couple us
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Pietro solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Posizione, stile dell’albergo, ampie aree comuni, storia.

Cons:

Bagno piccolo. Doccia ancora con le tendine…
Colazione al tavolo senza possibilità di self-service. Pochissima scelta per i dolci.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Tony solo_traveller us
9
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller us
4
Will not be back
Pros:

The lobby was beautiful and the location was great.

Cons:

The front desk manager was rude, the bathroom was terribly out of date, the bed was uncomfortable. I wish I had stayed anywhere else with the exception of the location.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Craig extended_group us
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Majed couple us
3
I will never go back again. I will go to Holiday Inn express rather than this one.
Pros:

It was the only one available

Cons:

No valet parking available you have to go upstairs and make many phone calls to get someone
Super busy the staff have no time for you. Confusing entrances.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Abigail solo_traveller us
5
Feo, caro, sucio
Pros:

La relación entre la calidad y el costo es muy mala. Cuando llegue a mi habitación el refrigerador estaba con comida del los huéspedes anteriores. Pedi que limpiaran y me dijeron que no había quien lo hiciera y me cambiaron de cuarto con una actitud negativa. Por el precio del lugar no debería permitirse este tipo de fallas. La puerta del baño no cerraba bien.
Entiendo que el hotel es antiguo pero los pasillos, puertas y alfombras se ven sucias y descuidadas , en los pasillos puedes ver desperfectos en el plafón y hay mal olor en los pasillos.
El desayuno terrible, y de mal gusto que te condicionan todo.
Los huéspedes dejan la basura en los pasillos, y las bolsa se quedaron ahí todo el día.
No lo recomiendo es muy caro y mal servicio.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Dae Gon solo_traveller us
10
It is worth every dollar, I recommend to anyone wants best experience in Chicago.
Pros:

Great location to access everything Chicago have to offer. Easy access to 3 streets, subway, as well walking distance to nearby parks and museum. The room was clean and well maintained. I recommend to add breakfast in booking the wait time was no more than 20 minutes and enjoyed the hot and fresh meal. My outbound flight was 6 p.m., so I added late check-out at 3 p.m. Normally don't get approved, but, I was lucky. Housekeeping believe guest check out at 11 a.m., so don't panic and let them know in advance. Don't forget to ask for free water bottes from the check-in desk.

Cons:

The restroom was in excellent condition, except, there was a visible crack/scratch in the mirror. (See attached photo). It is mostly quite, except, you can hear next door using water in the restroom. I was out most of the day, so it is no big issue.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Warren Whittaker solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The architecture and history is excellent and well worth the visit. The food is great and the bar and lounge were active and fun. The staff was excellent and friendly.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Reed solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-03 via Nuitee