The Palmer House Hilton 
17 E Monroe St CHICAGO 60603
Hotel map
Number of floors:23
Number of rooms:1639
Location. The Palmer House Hilton is located one-half block from Millennium Park, on State Street within the Chicago Loop business and theater districts. The Art Institute of Chicago is two blocks from the hotel. Within one mile are the Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building and Sears Tower.
Hotel Features. Known as the longest-running hotel in North America, The Palmer House Hilton offers professional catering and event planning assistance for all flexible meeting spaces throughout the hotel, including several ballrooms and exhibit halls. The business center provides notary public services, office rental and print, photocopy and fax services. The hotel also features a 10,000-square-foot health club with an indoor lap pool, cardiovascular equipment, spa tub, steam room and sauna. Personal trainers are available on-site.
Guestrooms. The 1,639 guestrooms are elegantly furnished with dark wood and French Renaissance décor. Signature bedding features ornate European-style linens with pillowtop mattresses. Rooms include cable television, video game consoles, desks and wireless Internet access. In-room safes are provided. Bathrooms feature designer toiletries. Executive rooms include complimentary breakfasts and evening receptions, a private concierge and $50 gift certificates to Landau.
Hotel Expert's Tip. Two 24-carat gold angels greet guests as they walk into the grand lobby of The Palmer House Hilton. The ceilings of this lobby feature candelabras designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, 14-carat gold leaf paint guilds, and Greek mythology frescoes restored by Lido Lippi, who helped recondition the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Renovation Notice:
The hotel is currently undergoing renovations throughout the property. During the renovation period, the pool is closed. The estimated completion date is July 15, 2008. This date is subject to change.
The Palmer House Hilton Area Attractions
Chicago Loop Business and Theater District: On Location
State Street (Shopping): On Location
Millennium Park: 0.5 block
Art Institute of Chicago: 2 blocks
North Michigan Avenue: 1.0 mile
Tribune Tower: 1.0 mile
Wrigley Building: 1.0 mile
Sears Tower: 1.0 mile
Water Tower Place: 1.5 miles
John Hancock Center: 1.5 miles
The Palmer House Hilton Location Description
ADJACENT TO MILLENNIUM PARK
The Palmer House Hilton Driving Directions
From Chicago Midway Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 12 miles.
Drive north on SR-50/South Cicero Avenue.
Continue north on I-55.
Drive west on I-90/Ryan Expressway.
Take I-90/94 to the Monroe Street exit.
Turn right onto Monroe Street.
The hotel is located on the right.
From Chicago Midway Airport:
Drive north on SR-50/South Cicero Avenue.
Continue to I-55 and drive north.
Drive west on I-90/Ryan Expressway.
Take I-90/94 to the Monroe Street exit.
Turn right onto Monroe Street and drive approximately 12 blocks.
The hotel is located on the right.
The Palmer House Hilton Hotel Policy
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.
The Palmer House Hilton Room Information
Name: Two Doubles Two Bathrooms Description: Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses. Two marble bathrooms. 275-336 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones. Video games (surcharge). Complimentary premium cable channels. Name: Two Doubles Two Bathrooms Description: Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses. Two marble bathrooms. 275-336 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones. Video games (surcharge). Complimentary premium cable channels. Name: Executive Two Doubles Description: Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses. 208-335 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones. Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Bathrobes. Complimentary Continental breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening hors d’oeuvres. Name: Executive Two Doubles Description: Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses. 208-335 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones. Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Bathrobes. Complimentary Continental breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening hors d’oeuvres. Name: Studio One Full Description: One full bed with pillowtop mattress. 137-205 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Name: Studio One Full Description: One full bed with pillowtop mattress. 137-205 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Name: Standard Two Doubles Description: Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses. 200-321 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Name: Standard Two Doubles Description: Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses. 200-321 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Name: Standard One Double Description: One double bed with pillowtop mattress. 120-160 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Name: Standard One Double Description: One double bed with pillowtop mattress. 120-160 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Name: Standard One King Description: One king bed with pillowtop mattress. 180-368 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Name: Standard One King Description: One king bed with pillowtop mattress. 180-368 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Name: Executive One King Description: One king bed with pillowtop mattress. 192-336 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones. Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Bathrobes. Complimentary Continental breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening hors d’oeuvres. Name: Executive One King Description: One king bed with pillowtop mattress. 192-336 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones. Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Bathrobes. Complimentary Continental breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening hors d’oeuvres.
The Palmer House Hilton Room Types
Two Doubles Two Bathrooms:Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses. Two marble bathrooms. 275-336 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones. Video games (surcharge). Complimentary premium cable channels.
Two Doubles Two Bathrooms:Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses. Two marble bathrooms. 275-336 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones. Video games (surcharge). Complimentary premium cable channels.
Executive Two Doubles:Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses. 208-335 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones. Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Bathrobes. Complimentary Continental breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening hors d’oeuvres.
Executive Two Doubles:Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses. 208-335 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones. Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Bathrobes. Complimentary Continental breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening hors d’oeuvres.
Studio One Full:One full bed with pillowtop mattress. 137-205 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels.
Studio One Full:One full bed with pillowtop mattress. 137-205 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels.
Standard Two Doubles:Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses. 200-321 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels.
Standard Two Doubles:Two double beds with pillowtop mattresses. 200-321 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels.
Standard One Double:One double bed with pillowtop mattress. 120-160 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels.
Standard One Double:One double bed with pillowtop mattress. 120-160 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels.
Standard One King:One king bed with pillowtop mattress. 180-368 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels.
Standard One King:One king bed with pillowtop mattress. 180-368 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels.
Executive One King :One king bed with pillowtop mattress. 192-336 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones. Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Bathrobes. Complimentary Continental breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening hors d’oeuvres.
Executive One King :One king bed with pillowtop mattress. 192-336 square feet. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Two multi-line phones. Video games (surcharge) and complimentary premium cable channels. Bathrobes. Complimentary Continental breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening hors d’oeuvres.
The Palmer House Hilton Property Information
Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in - Credit Card/Cash Dep
Doorman/doorwoman
Extra person charges
Hotel Built - 1873
Hotel Renovated - 2003
HHonors not eligible
Minimum check-in age - 18
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Undergoing renovations
24-hour front desk
The Palmer House Hilton Property Amenities
- Elevator/lift
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Gift shop or newsstand
- Suitable for children
- Restaurant(s)
- Ballroom(s)
- Concierge services
- Computer rental
- Fitness equipment
- Hair salon
- Wheelchair accessible
- Shoe shine
- Event catering
- Steam room
- Room service (limited hours)
- Business center
- Currency exchange
- Conference room(s)
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Security guard
- Meeting room (small groups)
- Safe-deposit box - At Front Desk
- Sauna
- Dry cleaning service
- Bar/lounge
- Spa Tub
- ATM/banking
- Children stay free - 17 Years and Under
- Pets allowed
- Spa services on site
- Self parking - $38 Per 24 Hours
- Internet public area - wireless - $12.95 Daily
- Parking (surcharge) - $35
- Parking (valet) - $45