The Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Generous

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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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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. Three generations of my family have enjoyed it over the years.

"Great Chicago Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/1/2012 Vote

2. We asked for extra towels (for 5 people) and housekeeping responded quickly and generously.

"Amazing lobby. Comfortable room. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2012 Vote

3. Staff seemed generally pleasant.

"Great location, nice hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/22/2012 Vote

4. 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

5. The staff were generally friendly and helpful.

"I didn't find its grandeur 'faded' " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/18/2012 Vote

6. You can't go wrong with the Palmer House, as generations of travelers have known.

"The Grande Dame continues in style " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/5/2011 Vote

7. Not sure if the rest of the staff was just over-worked b/c of the holiday or just underwhelmed in general.

"Historic....but not "Hilton" quality. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/28/2011 Vote

8. While I said the rooms were generally clean, there was a piece of plastic wrapping on the hall floor between our room and the elevator that stayed there for the whole time we were there.

"A Grand Dame Drifting " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/21/2011 Vote

9. The rooms are generally clean, but they vary.

"A Grand Dame Drifting " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/21/2011 Vote

10. It has generally a good atmosphere, starting with the elegant and bustling lobby.

"A Grand Dame Drifting " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/21/2011 Vote