The Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Overpriced

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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. Bottom line - no amenities, overpriced and dark.

"Old Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2012 Vote

2. overpriced unless u are big hilton honors member.

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

3. It is slightly overpriced, but in a good location for shopping.

"Overpriced, but in a good location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/5/2012 Vote

4. We even splurged on the overpriced lobby drinks just to sit and enjoy the painted ceiling (and the people-watching).

"Stunning entry, solid room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/5/2012 Vote

5. Don't do the overpriced breakfast buffet.

"Roach in Bathtub!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/23/2012 Vote

6. The food is the standard Hilton fare (somewhat overpriced) but there is a Starbucks on the lower level, and right on the corner are places for breakfast and lunch.

"Great staff but grand hotel now faded " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/15/2012 Vote

7. The food of the restaurant at the lobby is ok but overpriced.

"Overpriced, overestimated and rude staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/5/2012 Vote

8. The hotel itself was nice and stunning but rooms are overpriced for the size.

"Overpriced for Closet size Rooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/22/2011 Vote

9. I personally thought this Hotel was overpriced.

"Overpriced Accomadations.....more bang for the bucks at other Chi Hotels " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/15/2011 Vote

10. Somewhat overpriced, but very interesting to stay in such an old, historic hotel with some gorgeous public main rooms.

"Great History, Very Convenient Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/15/2011 Vote