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Reviews of The Palmer House Hilton This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

17 East Monroe Street, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL 60603, United States

#155 of 183 hotels in Chicago

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 754 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    8.0
    All round, a nice stay. The hotel has a great vibe, the staff courteous and friendly. I’d return, and recommend to other
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower over bath, difficulty in accessing for us older folk, and can be a bit dangerous for a solo guest like me

    Location, the old world charm, brilliant architecture, ambience

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    9.0
    A great hotel in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lobby bar is a great place to relax and socialise. Lockwood “Grab and Go” is excellent, lots of choice, great quality.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    9.0
    For us, this is a Top5 hotel in the Loop, esp for a theatre or baseball weekend. Book it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We wished there was a coffee maker in the room. Lockwood Cafe in the lobby is nice, but there can be long lines/waits.

    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.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    8.0
    historic building, well positioned in the city, comfy and clean, nice staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    very well positioned, comfy bed, lovely atmosphere, lots of history, nice to stay a few days.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    7.0
    There for the Chicago to MAC Sailing Race.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our first room was awful. It was not clean and the layout was horrible. You could not get to one side of the bed without climbing over a refrigerator and you could not open the closet if the room door was open. Bathroom was so small we kept hitting our head on the towel bar. Honestly it should not be billed as a queen room. We moved to another room and it was great

    Our second room was clean and comfortable. We stay every year and this room was more in line with our expectations

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful sites.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Roll-in Shower - Mobility Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The elevator not working and that breakfast wasn’t included. I didn’t appreciate that there was $75 pass ($25 a day) and that it doesn’t roll over for the next day.

    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.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Self parking

    Clean friendly location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Roll-in Shower - Mobility Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was hard to get the room cool enough for me on such a hot week.

    It was located centrally to everything.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    7.0
    Beautiful main lobby , very friendly staff, elevator situation odd
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was very uncomfortable Temperature control was inconsistent Had to call and request fresh towels! Housekeeping never stopped by our room

    Beautiful facility Nice location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    9.0
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    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

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    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Bath Tub - Mobility Access
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was excellent! Very central to metro stations, buses and sites. Very walkable city. Easy to get around.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Roll-in Shower - Mobility Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2025

    7.0
    Too expensive for what you get
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Rooms are okay but would deserve a complete renovation as they look outdated

    The lobby is absolutely stunning, the staff is very helpful and welcoming. Free wifi was absolutely appreciated. Breakfast is good. Lockwood restaurant was also great.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Premium King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was not terrible but all of the green space for our dog was blocked off

    The architecture and very clean

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2025

    8.0
    great location, expensive and get your reservation right
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Resort fee is a rip off, shouldn't apply, charged for a service I didn't have and reception weren't interested, all they said was I will email the dept, I was diamond member with hilton honors and they wouldn't amend the room rate, I accept first night but they wouldn't help for the other 3 nights. I had no idea a Hilton member or I would have had my friend book

    The room was large and spacious and very clean. Staff were excellent apart from Front desk who were rather stern

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful aging, historic hotel in prime location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Heating/Cooling in room seemed inconsistent. We were cold at night despite having the heat on. Needed a weightier duvet or bedcover.

    Satisfied with the check-in/check-out process, luggage storage, amenities on site. Staff checked in via text daily. Lobby area was beautiful. Room was clean and plenty of linens. There is a resort fee tacked onto the price of the room that can be used as credit for spa, restaurants, etc.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    8.0
    Good location in historic setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a bit dated and pool was closed

    Love the bar area/lobby art deco feel

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2025

    9.0
    Great Location, historic beauty
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The tub dripped all night

    Clean, great service beautiful historic hotel

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2025

    8.0
    We had a great family trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Roll-in Shower - Mobility Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The checking in was so confusing and the $85 parking a night. The pool was down for maintance

    Location was great, very clean rooms

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    7.0
    Overall, this is a good place. :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are nothing spectacular. We have stayed here 2 times, and we were placed close to the elevator both times. The elevators are loud.

    The building is beautiful. I love the bar and food available.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The thermostat was glitching and made a clicking noise throughout our stay. It was difficult to sleep with what sounded like a popcorn machine popping all night long.

    Room 14-174. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. Enjoyed the corner view.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Roll-in Shower - Mobility Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was small for 4 people

    Staff, facilities, location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    9.0
    It was a great get away!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Roll-in Shower - Mobility Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was good - would have liked to see some younger person health friendly food. Loved the pool!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    8.0
    1 night at Palmers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Building is outdated and could use some deep cleaning.

    Excellent location. Building is cool.

    Stayed in March 2025

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