The Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Unfortunate

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29th

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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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. unfortunately, my double bed room was small.

"Old but Good " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/9/2012 Vote

2. The spa was fully booked unfortunately, so I didn't get to experience a much-needed massage.

"Elegant and functional " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/21/2012 Vote

3. unfortunately, the bathroom was very compact and had bits of wallpaper peeling away.

"Elegant and functional " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/21/2012 Vote

4. 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

5. unfortunately, the service is terrible and extremely unorganized.

"Do not stay here " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/9/2012 Vote

6. unfortunately the hotel was booked solid when I checked in on a Saturday night.

"Like other reviewers have stated, don't stay in a room near the train " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/16/2012 Vote

7. Fantastic entry-way/lounge, but unfortunately, that is the best part of the hotel.

"You don't get what you pay for " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/20/2012 Vote

8. A grand old building with a very impressive lobby area, unfortunately, this hotel lacked all the details.

"All the details wrong " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/9/2012 Vote

9. unfortunately, you do not get to sleep in the lobby.

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

10. unfortunately the Airport Hilton was not cooperative at all.

"Stranded in Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/19/2012 Vote