Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

4.0 star property

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Ballroom
Meeting facility
Daily to-go breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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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.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Located in Downtown Chicago, Palmer House a Hilton Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Millennium Park and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Art Institute of Chicago. This 1641-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Millennium Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cloud Gate - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Monroe Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palmer House Hilton Executive Floor Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizano's Pizza & Pasta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Capital One Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's Gyros & Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Guests of Palmer House a Hilton Hotel enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Parking is available for USD 57 per night (USD 85 per night for valet parking), and there's also limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a conference center, a business center, and express check-in.
37-inch TVs come with cable channels and pay movies. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include minibars, video-game consoles, and laptop-compatible safes. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Pet weight must not exceed 75 lbs per pet
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 55 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Internet access

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

As of Mar 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel on Apr 5, 2026 start from $218, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Chicago, just steps from Millennium Park, and within a 10-minute walk of Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. You'll also find Grant Park and Lake Michigan less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 85 per night with in/out privileges and self parking is available for USD 57 per night with in/out privileges. An electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible parking are also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, hydrotherapy, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Palmer House a Hilton Hotel have luxury amenities?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a full-service spa at this hotel.

Does Palmer House a Hilton Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Palmer House a Hilton Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 5:30 AM and 9:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

This historic hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a restaurant and an indoor pool with some guestrooms featuring in-room massages.

Are there hot tubs at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Palmer House a Hilton Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Palmer House a Hilton Hotel serves to-go breakfast for a surcharge on weekday mornings at Lockwood Lobby Bar.

Will Palmer House a Hilton Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel for a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

The closest major airport to Palmer House a Hilton Hotel is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is 12.5 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), which is located 19 mi away (38-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel.

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1392 out of 2345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 429 out of 2345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 268 out of 2345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 2345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 2345 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

FEDERICO

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing building, and very well kept. The staff was great to us, very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great atmosphere. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Had trouble with a minibar not working in my room celebrating my10 year wedding anniversary. I found a used dirty underwear. I could hear the neighbors talking and listening to my conversation with my wife. At the end the staff helped me with complimentary drinks and extra towels etc. The final night was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes and yes. Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Staff wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Demond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was absolutely perfect. The room was clean. The staff was amazing! The decorations were festive and the pool was spotless warm and very very family friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Christmas decor was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARMANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Room had a toilet that didn’t work. Staff was incredibly unhelpful - lots of waiting and poor communication. It took them nearly two hours to realize the room “never should have been sold.” To their credit, they offered to switch rooms. But at this point, it was nearly 10 pm and since I was traveling with young children, I declined. Which brings me to another point. I wouldn’t consider this a “family friendly” property in the slightest. Whole situation was a shame - my family and I were really excited about staying here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kate

The service at the front desk!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
No hand soap in our room, shower curtain was filthy and there were clothes from a previous giuest in the bureau. Reprehensible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

CARRIE

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff, housekeeping, bellhops were all exceptional. Bar lobby staff were horrible. Slow and rude. That’s the reason for 4 stars instead of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mireya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

max

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at the Palmer House, great location just a couple blocks from Millennium Park. The room was clean and the service was good. Overall, a pleasant stay:)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melani

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Osamu

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best Holiday experience for family with clean, elegant looking and warm swimming pool, dry sauna and perfect room for couples. Stunning and outstanding lobby with delicous food served during breakfast and dinner with cozy ambiance and elite christmas tree. To put cherry on top, people are accommodating and kind. it was an amazing experience. Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025