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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $248
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3

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17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL, 60603
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Mobility Accessible Standard King Room With Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

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

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

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Room (Parlor, No Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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Premium 2 Double Mobility Accessible (Tub)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium 2 Bed 2 Bath - 1 Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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Deluxe Room - 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room -1 King Bed

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Parlor)

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, 2 Bathrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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37-inch TV with cable channels, video-game console, pay movies

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room - 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room - 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(190 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

4-star 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 at this 4-star property 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 luxury 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.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 55.0 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 29.73 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 55.0 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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Chicago Palmer House Hilton
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Palmer House a Hilton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1499 out of 2490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 450 out of 2490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 283 out of 2490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 2490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 116 out of 2490 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great location
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms great staff, beautiful and elegant facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful hotel with exceptional service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! Great breakfast and clean, updated rooms (we stayed in a premium room). We loved being so close to state street and exploring this historical gem!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruchi

Good stay! Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is friendly. Awesome location and lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, we loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic older and well maintained hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came at Christmas time and the decor was outstanding!! The lobby was abuzz with people and music and amazing and aesthetic drinks. A wonderful place to stay during the holidays!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zaida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, checking in was super easy. Hotel is beautiful and so classy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Niccole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean- concierge and front desk staff was great. Beds and pillows were super comfy. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The character of this hotel is outstanding. The lobby bar feels historic. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff and facility was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Oldest Hotel in Chicago is also the Most Spectacular! Excellent ambience, amenities & spotless/quiet rooms. The Pool/Spa/Fitness area on the 8th floor is always very clean as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Tiffany Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping staff was great
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hotel. Great Amenities, beautiful room. The fitness and pool along with the spot was more than expected
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice pool and big room!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abbey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel restaurant was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Tyoni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heidy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Perfect for a holiday staycation!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025