The Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Shock

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

SAFE TO BOOK ? (4/5 issues found)

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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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1. shocking.

"Palmer House Hilton " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/22/2012 Vote

2. The biggest shock is that there is not free internet.

"Palmer House Hilton " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/22/2012 Vote

3. Unfortunately, finding a two-inch size mega- roach in my bathtub was too much of a shock for me to ever consider this hotel again.

"Two-inch roach in bathroom; I'm not going back " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/14/2012 Vote

4. This was so close to a continental breakfast it was shocking.

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

5. The man at the front desk seemed shocked that they had not yet delivered the crib and pillows and said that they would be up right away.

"Great location. Beautiful Lobby. OK Room & Service. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/27/2011 Vote

6. Rates not posted outside when I checked in, so this was total surprise and shock.

"Tired and shabby. A tourist spot perhaps, but don't stay here. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/17/2011 Vote

7. I travel a lot and don't usually get sticker shock, but I actually thought they had mistakenly added an extra day to my bill when I saw it.

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

8. I was really shocked about several issues that you must deal with.

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

9. The room was worn to a shocking degree.

"Room was dingy, disappointing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/14/2011 Vote

10. Family members in king rooms were shocked at the tinyness of their rooms and all those in interior rooms facing walls were disapointed by the 'small dark feeling of the rooms.

"Nickled and Dimed To Death " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/24/2010 Vote