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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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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 9.3

Breakfast Info

Breakfast to go


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
6.8
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
6.7
Low score for Chicago
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maria
    El Salvador El Salvador
    Loved it’s history and charm, location is perfect easy to move by train or bus to the trending locations in Chicago.
  • Jakob
    United States of America United States of America
    This is always my go to for the chicago marathon, 8 years now I have ran and I try to book here as much as possible, my go to hotel for chicago!
  • Armando
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was exceptionally comfortable, quiet and clean. The staff also was very friendly, professional and always willing to go out of its way to serve.
  • Tabatha
    United States of America United States of America
    The lobby was beautiful and it’s in a perfect location.
  • Sally
    United States of America United States of America
    Historical significance and architectural grandeur of the Palmer house and the loop
  • Helena
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is exceptional! Public areas are beautiful and well-kept up. Appreciate the magnified mirror in bathroom and double closets and bathrooms. Lovely view from window. Friendly reception/check-in staff. Tiffany peacock doors are outstanding.
  • Harriet
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful hotel with great history! Centrally located.
  • Tricia
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful and historic property in a great location. Our room was spacious and comfortable.
  • Tricia
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel is absolutely beautiful. Parking is huge and is right across the street. Everything is so close to the hotel: shopping, food, park. Breakfast was yummy and every staff person we saw was so nice and kind.
  • Lori
    United States of America United States of America
    Location close to Chicago Theater is reason we stay here and Palmer House never disappoints! Facility is old but maintained very well, and still has a wonderful ambiance to it. Our room was comfortable and spacious. Bed and pillows were new and...

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

Amenities of The Palmer House Hilton

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • 4 restaurants
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs $54 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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
$40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$40 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 on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash is not accepted

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.

FAQs about The Palmer House Hilton

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at The Palmer House Hilton can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go
  • The Palmer House Hilton offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool
    • Bicycle rental
  • Room options at The Palmer House Hilton include:

    • Quad
    • Double
    • Suite
  • Yes, The Palmer House Hilton is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Palmer House Hilton is 1,000 feet from the center of Chicago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Palmer House Hilton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Palmer House Hilton has 4 restaurants:

    • Lockwood Lobby Bar
    • Potters Bar
    • Lockwood Express Grab & Go
    • Lockwood Restaurant
  • Check-in at The Palmer House Hilton is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.