The Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Outrageous

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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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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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1. But all this isn't unexpected for a city hotel; what really rankled were the outrageous charges for every single amenity that by all rights should be included in a luxury hotel.

"Nickel & Dimed by Faux Luxe Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/5/2012 Vote

2. Here is the problem: the room rates are outrageously high for the size of the rooms and the general accomodations.

"All the Glitz But None of the Glory " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/26/2012 Vote

3. The parking rates were outrageous and we found rates 1/2 as much in the numerous downtown garages.

"Style over substance " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/16/2011 Vote

4. But most shockingly, the charges for extras (internet, parking, gym, etc) are outrageously high.

"Perfect location. Lots of hidden fees. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/22/2011 Vote

5. Only bummer is that the biz center charges 90cents a minute for computer use and an outrageous daily amount to use wi-fi,which is available only in lobby or coffee shops.

"How the Pros Do It " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/24/2011 Vote

6. 50 an hour or $15 per day is outrageous.

"vanishing amenities " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/14/2011 Vote

7. And they charge an outrageous $15.

"Beautiful Lobby and Ball Rooms - Carpet Needs cleaning " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/8/2011 Vote

8. outrageous.

"What a disappointment! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/21/2011 Vote

9. New bars are great little over priced but not outragous.

"Wonderful location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/7/2011 Vote

10. Parking costs were outrageous.

"Beautiful, iconic Chicago hotel in the heart of the city! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/21/2010 Vote