The Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Downtown

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Out of 415

The Palmer House Hilton	Average Price: $282 Check Rates

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17 East Monroe Street

Chicago, 60603 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 12 of 39
Average review rating: 3.73

OpinionWell Value Index: 6

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (9) , Expedia (89) , MyTravelGuide (4973) , Travelocity (22) , TripAdvisor (1923) , YahooTravel (178)

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Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction, Remodeling, Renovation.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	Recent comments complained about parking fees.
Bed Bugs:	Recent comments complained about bed bugs.

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87% wrote positive comments about downtown

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1. The location is good in downtown Chicago.

"Very elegant hotel - great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/19/2012 Vote

2. recommend other downtown hotels before palmer house.

"grand old hotel...be a premier hilton member to be treated well " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/14/2012 Vote

3. Super convenient downtown location in a fairly recently restored classic building.

"Classic hotel in a great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/5/2012 Vote

4. The location is great, central to downtown Chicago Loop area, Art Institute, Golden Mile, Theaters and Art Colleges, shops etc. it's all happening here.

"Artistic historic and busy " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/19/2012 Vote

5. While I have focused on some of the negative aspects of the hotel, all-in-all, it is a pretty reliable choice if you have reason to stay in downtown C.

"Reliable Choice " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/5/2012 Vote

6. I thought the price was very reasonable at $130 per night for downtown Chicago.

"Very convenient to the theatre district " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/29/2012 Vote

7. However, the location is VERY convenient to walk anywhere in the downtown loop and lakeshore.

"Historic and classy but with teeny tiny rooms and very limited in-room amenities " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/7/2012 Vote

8. This downtown Chicago hotel is absolutely terrific.

"Outstanding Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/22/2011 Vote

9. The hotel is perfect for families as it is in the center of downtown (within walking distance from nearly everything.

"Outstanding Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/22/2011 Vote

10. We thought the rate was also very reasonable for downtown and our room was spacious, the bed was very comfortable and the linens lovely.

"Wonderful historic Chicago hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/12/2011 Vote