Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

4.0 star property

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Experience the grandeur of our elegantly decorated lobby, featuring a stunning chandelier, comfortable seating areas, and intricate designs.
Stately grand hall with ornate chandeliers, floral arrangements, and a large fireplace.
Relax by the pool surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and framed artwork.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring ornate doorways, intricate mosaic artwork, and a grand piano.
Experience grandeur in our opulent lobby, featuring an ornate staircase, arched columns, and intricate frescoes.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, 2 Bathrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Premium Room - 2 Double Beds

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

Premium Room - 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 247.6 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium 2 Double Mobility Accessible (Tub)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Parlor)

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

Deluxe Room -1 King Bed

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room - 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(146 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium 2 Bed 2 Bath - 1 Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Accessible, Bathtub

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

Room (Parlor, No Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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About this property

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Hotel in Downtown Chicago
A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a 24-hour health club, a bar/lounge, and a conference center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 onsite spa 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.

In addition to a full-service spa, Palmer House a Hilton Hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink.

Business amenities consist of a business center, 77 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event facilities measuring 130000 square feet (12077 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self 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

  • On-the-go breakfast 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 center
  • Conference center (130,000 square feet 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
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 23 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1873
  • Smoking not allowed

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 movies
  • 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

Property 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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Palmer House a Hilton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1005 out of 1791 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1791 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 1791 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1791 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1791 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin Gerard

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Annamarie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Just So-So

Let me start by saying this is a stunning hotel. All of the staff we encountered were super friendly. We had a seamless check in. We arrived to our room and immediately noticed that the room needed some work. The paint on the inside of the bathroom door was peeling off. The wallpaper in the bathroom was separating from the wall in several places. There were mold spots on the ceiling in the bathroom as well. The carpet looked filthy and there were goopy streaks on a piece of the wall art. The washcloth I grabbed to use had a giant brown stain on it. Overall, a pleasant experience but feel as though the room wasn’t taken care of and cleaned properly. For an upscale hotel in the heart of Chicago, I expected a little more.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie, Forest Park

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaynie

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

Birthday Surprise was Egg-cellent!

Our hotel stay was magnificent. Beauty everywhere I looked. Our room was so cosy and comfortable. All our meals were scrumptious! Staff was very helpful with everything. The hotel and room were spotless. One thing to suggest: softer toilet tissue
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda Mae

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for walking to tourist sites - Parks, food, symphony, boat tour etc. Wonderful and helpful staff. Concierge desk (Debbie) superb. Dustin at Registration Desk also great! Comfortable room and excellent housekeeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Th price is so high for the smallest hotel room I have ever booked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivory

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Palmer is our favorite place to stay when coming into the city. Very clean. Professional and super friendly staff. Always look forward to our time here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We needed directions to our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

james

Customer service could of been more informable at check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharolyn

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
What's not to love! My room was very clean and nicely decorated. The bed and pillows very comfortable. The staff is friendly and polite. And the famous Palmer brownies are out of this world!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Palmer House. Great location. Great history. Great stay…
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing deal and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Christine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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