And historic it is - in fact, in the case of some of the public areas and ballrooms, I doubt much has changed since Hilton took over the property way back in 1945. Recently, however, I decided to book a three-night stay for my girlfriend and me at one of the most historic properties of them all, The Palmer House Hilton, Chicago's first hotel to offer elevators, electric lightbulbs and phones in each guest room. Hotels that bill themselves as historic, meanwhile, remain an occasional curiosity, if for nothing more than a quick look. I've stayed at many 'brand-new' hotels over the years - as both a product reviewer and an average Joe, I tend to seek them out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has facilities measuring 130000 square feet (12077 square meters), including a conference center.

Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.įeatured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and limo/town car service. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Cable programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, with wired and wireless Internet access available for a surcharge. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Make yourself at home in one of the 1641 guestrooms featuring minibars. To-go breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

RestaurantĮnjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. This 4-star hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Art Institute of Chicago and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Willis Tower. Palmer House a Hilton Hotel is centrally located in Chicago, a 5-minute walk from Millennium Park and 8 minutes by foot from Chicago Theatre.

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