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Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby: Tours & Tickets

81 Reviews

#107 of 680 things to do in Chicago

Sights & Landmarks, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites

17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603-5608

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4.5 81 reviews

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Very good19%
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Terrible3%

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Across the lobby, another stairway leads to the Empire Room, where stars such as Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland once performed.

I emailed the concierge (Deborah) prior to our stay and she made the stay memorable for our nieces (did you know the brownie was invented at the Palmer House?!?).

This room hosted many legendary performers such as Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald and Liberace!

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17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603-5608

Downtown / The Loop

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LLHH

Vancouver, Canada

1128188

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Great architecture

Got to love the architecture and history. Look around at some of the cabinets for pics of whose stayed there. Great place to view.

Date of experience: October 2019

Thank LLHH

mtcleave

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Nice location, bad atay

I’m actually currently at this hotel. While the lobby area is beautiful and the location is excellent, I’m afraid those are the only positives. As I’m sitting here in my hotel room, I can hear everything - and I mean everything - from both of...More

Date of experience: October 2019

Thank mtcleave

Cherchez-15

St. Augustine, Florida

2317

Reviewed 1 week ago

Wonderful stay, beautiful hotel!

My first visit to Chicago, and loving historic architecture, I was anticipating a wonderful experience at the beautiful Palmer House, and happily, I was not disappointed! One of the prettiest lobbies I have EVER seen, Amazing to think the artist that restored the Sistine Chapel...More

Date of experience: September 2019

Thank Cherchez-15

zhouse92

Kalamazoo, Michigan

121

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Beautiful hotel

Beautiful hotel, right near everything in downtown Chicago, close to Wrigley field. My wife and I were very happy with our stay. Definitely will be coming back

Date of experience: September 2019

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hotelmavin

Home

43783

Reviewed 10 September 2019

Old world elegance

We stayed on property, but this lobby is worth the visit anyway. Outside are museum quality Tiffany designed peacock doors, and with a painted ceiling reminiscent of European castles, this offers a brief respite, magnificent view, and food/drink options if desired. A must see to...More

Date of experience: September 2019

Thank hotelmavin

RM234

Ossining, New York

18052

Reviewed 11 August 2019

Beautiful historic architecture

I stepped into this lobby not knowing anything about its existence. I looked up and thought Grand Central in New York. Breathtakingly beautiful. Classy appointments and well maintained. One of the finest places showing grand opulence.

Date of experience: August 2019

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Nancy R

Laguna Niguel

2013

Reviewed 6 August 2019

Great Location.

Concierge level was nice. Walking distance to Art Institute and Millennium Park. Big room. The breakfast could have had more variety. Scrambled eggs and either pancakes or Belgian waffles during our 6 night stay.

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank Nancy R

Caboreece1

Seattle, Washington

586

Reviewed 6 August 2019

Can't wait to stay there!

It was booked for our trip but next time I am in Chicago I will try again to stay the Palmer House! Came in to see it and WOW, simply stunning! The building itself is a work of true Art! Stop in just to see...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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David O

Punta Gorda, Florida

23742

Reviewed 15 July 2019

DaveO

Stopped here on the Ghost and Goblins tour. What a site. Reminded me of a luxury cruise ship from the old days or a Great Gatsby mansion. Stopped in and had a drink. A place woth visiting and just sitting down to have a drink...More

Date of experience: July 2019

1 Thank David O

Shelley S

Reviewed 9 July 2019 via mobile

Lacking customer service

We were gifted a trip to Chicago by some friends. They booked us into the historic Palmer House for 4 nights. We were supposed to have a King bedroom suite with adjoining room. When we checked in, (at 5:30 PM) the room they actually put...More

Date of experience: July 2019

3 Thank Shelley S

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l0vet0travel999

I would like to know the names of theatres in walking distance from the Palmer HOuse.

15 November 2018|

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For sure CIBC Theater where Hamilton is playing & The Chicago Theater. May be others but those were the 2 I saw. I was there to see Hamilton. An easy ride on the El takes you to Comedy Sportz which is kinda fun!