The Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Fast

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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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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. Positives:Nice deep tub, super comfy bed, gorgeous lobby and fast elevators (with a big hotel that really matters), friendly staff, close to train stations and Millenium Park.

"Wasn't awful, wasn't fantastic... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/18/2012 Vote

2. Check-in was fast and easy.

"Good stay overall " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2012 Vote

3. They now have wifi in the rooms and it worked without any problems and was pretty fast.

"Great historic hotel/Good to see they finally have WIFI " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/20/2012 Vote

4. opera house a good mile away, but very walkable in nice weatheronly 2 blocks from MACYS, and tons of fast food restaurants in area.

"ask for extra chair in room at booking " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/17/2012 Vote

5. In room dining was fast and very nice; usual hotel pricing.

"Great Service, Hotel Can Use Some Updates " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/21/2012 Vote

6. There are fast food restaurants, pubs and a drugstore on the same block, and most of the local downtown attractions are within a $10 cab ride of the hotel.

"A grand old hotel with clean comfortable rooms, ideal for large conferences. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/31/2012 Vote

7. Check in is pleasant, elevators are fast, rooms are sparkling with the new decor, common areas (such as the lobby) are truly impressive and beautiful, and even the hallways have classic pictures of the numerous celebrities who have stayed here in the golden age of stage and film.

"Great location, perfect for business or weekend getaway. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/18/2011 Vote

8. On my first day, I needed a fast lunch.

"Nice hotel....lots of character " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/20/2011 Vote

9. Room service was super-fast, too.

"Surprisingly nice " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/18/2011 Vote

10. The line to check in at 1pm was long but moved fast.

"Great mix of modern and nostalgia " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/29/2011 Vote