The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL

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The Palmer House Hilton

Location. The Palmer House Hilton is located one-half block from Millennium Park, on State Street within the Chicago Loop business and theater districts. The Art Institute of Chicago is two blocks from the hotel. Within one mile are the Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building and Sears Tower.  
Hotel Features. Known as the longest-running hotel in North America, The Palmer House Hilton offers professional catering and event planning assistance for all flexible meeting spaces throughout the hotel, including several ballrooms and exhibit halls. The business center provides notary public services, office rental and print, photocopy and fax services. The hotel also features a 10,000-square-foot health club with an indoor lap pool, cardiovascular equipment, spa tub, steam room and sauna. Personal trainers are available on-site.

Guestrooms. The 1,639 guestrooms are elegantly furnished with dark wood and French Renaissance décor. Signature bedding features ornate European-style linens with pillowtop mattresses. Rooms include cable television, video game consoles, desks and wireless Internet access.  In-room safes are provided. Bathrooms feature designer toiletries. Executive rooms include complimentary breakfasts and evening receptions, a private concierge and $50 gift certificates to Landau.

Hotel Expert's Tip. Two 24-carat gold angels greet guests as they walk into the grand lobby of The Palmer House Hilton. The ceilings of this lobby feature candelabras designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, 14-carat gold leaf paint guilds, and Greek mythology frescoes restored by Lido Lippi, who helped recondition the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Surrounding Area

ADJACENT TO MILLENNIUM PARK

Room Information - The Palmer House Hilton

Bed Type:  Short Description: Two Doubles Two Bathrooms Long Description: Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses. Two marble bathrooms. 275-336 square feet. Desk, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), two multi-line phones, and complimentary weekday newspapers. Video games (surcharge). Complimentary premium cable channels. Coffeemaker. Bed Type:  Short Description: Executive Two Doubles Long Description: Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses. 208-335 square feet. Desk, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), two multi-line phones, and complimentary weekday newspapers. Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Bathrobes. Coffeemaker. Complimentary Continental breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening hors d’oeuvres.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Studio One Full Long Description: One full bed with pillowtop mattress. 137-205 square feet. Desk, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and complimentary weekday newspapers. Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Coffeemaker. Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard Two Doubles Long Description: Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses. 200-321 square feet. Desk, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and complimentary weekday newspapers. Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Coffeemaker. Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard One Double Long Description: One double bed with pillowtop mattress. 120-160 square feet. Desk, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and complimentary weekday newspapers. Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Coffeemaker. Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard One King Long Description: One king bed with pillowtop mattress. 180-368 square feet. Desk, high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Coffeemaker. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Bed Type:  Short Description: Executive One King  Long Description: One king bed with pillowtop mattress. 192-336 square feet. Desk, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), two multi-line phones, and complimentary weekday newspapers. Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Bathrobes. Coffeemaker. Complimentary Continental breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening hors d’oeuvres.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in - Credit Card/Cash Dep
Doorman/doorwoman
Extra person charges
Hotel Built - 1873
Hotel Renovated - 2003
HHonors not eligible
Minimum check-in age - 18
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 4

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Chicago Loop Business and Theater District - On Location
State Street (Shopping) - On Location
Millennium Park - 0.5 block
Art Institute of Chicago - 2 blocks
North Michigan Avenue - 1.0 mile
Tribune Tower - 1.0 mile
Wrigley Building - 1.0 mile
Sears Tower - 1.0 mile
Water Tower Place - 1.5 miles
John Hancock Center - 1.5 miles

Driving Directions - The Palmer House Hilton

From Chicago Midway Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 12 miles.

Drive north on SR-50/South Cicero Avenue.
Continue north on I-55.
Drive west on I-90/Ryan Expressway.
Take I-90/94 to the Monroe Street exit.
Turn right onto Monroe Street.
The hotel is located on the right.

  From Chicago Midway Airport:
Drive north on SR-50/South Cicero Avenue.
Continue to I-55 and drive north.
Drive west on I-90/Ryan Expressway.
Take I-90/94 to the Monroe Street exit.
Turn right onto Monroe Street and drive approximately 12 blocks.
The hotel is located on the right.