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Kimpton Hotel Monaco ChicagovsPalmer House a Hilton Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago ranks marginally better than Palmer House A Hilton Hotel. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago comes in at 89 with positive reviews from 16 sources including Travel + Leisure, Star Service and Wallpaper.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago
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225 N Wabash, Chicago, IL 60601
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "The staff, from the first greeting by the doorman to the efficient and helpful front desk clerks, seems genuinely concerned with guests' comfort." Full review
Frommer's "This boutique hotel deftly manages to straddle the line between fun and conservative... Attracts a younger clientele, with an overall vibe that is laid-back and friendly." Full review
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If you're taller than average, you can request a Tall Room, with longer beds.
Fodor's "Guest rooms reflect the hotel's global chic aesthetic, with steamer-trunk nightstands and Moroccan lamps." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Guests don't have sacrifice personal touches for convenience at this downtown Loop boutique hotel, which overlooks the Chicago River." Full review
Time Out "Monaco’s facilities and location have made it popular with business travelers, but this funky Kimpton hotel rewards those who are simply here to relax." Full review
Star Service "This hotel earns praise for both its constant maintenance and hard-working staff. The hotel is a looker, dressed with bold designer appointments and daring colors." Full review
Gayot "The French-deco decor smacks of good taste and has that polished not-lived-in-yet look."
BlackBook "The old-school gothic lettering of its logo on the front of the building belies the lack of pretention at this boutique four-star Loop hotel."
Zagat4.3
"This "fun" Kimpton property is a “great alternative to the main chains”, with a “welcoming” staff that displays “Midwestern charm” and hosts a complimentary wine reception each evening."
Not For Tourists "Hip boutique hotel run by the Kimpton Group."
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel Michelin Guide Frommer's Fodor's
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17 East Monroe Street, Box 75845, Chicago, IL 60603
From $109/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "From spacious, attractive, and updated accommodations to fine dining at the lovely Lockwood restaurant, the Palmer House lives as comfortably within the 21st century as it did in the 19th."
Frommer's "The Palmer House caters overwhelmingly to business travelers, but because it's so big, you can snag good deals here when there are no conventions in town." Full review
Fodor's "The epitome of a grande dame, this bustling and massive property in the center of the Loop has a lobby ceiling mural that wows and lots of gold, marble, and tapestry." Full review
Lonely Planet "Today the Palmer House lobby still has an ‘Oh my God’ opulence – Tiffany chandeliers, ceiling frescos – that makes a look-see imperative." Full review
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"This 1,639-room historic hotel in the Loop has a storied past, and a breathtaking lobby with a painted ceiling and glittering chandeliers." Full review
Rough Guide "One of the city’s most historic hotels, the Palmer House is in the centre of the Loop, and perfect for visits to Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago."
Time Out "The opulent Beaux Arts lobby showcases museum-worthy frescoes and displays a mural by 19th-century artist Louis Pierre Rigal." Full review
Star Service "Situated at State Street, one block from Grant Park, this is the oldest hotel in Chicago, and it claims (as do a dozen others) to be the longest continuously running hotel in North America." Full review
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Avoid rooms with direct views of the building's neighboring brick walls and ask for a high floor with lake view.
Gayot "Although standard rooms tend to run small, they were rejuvenated with the Palmer House's history in mind, so that each is individually decorated with turn-of-the-century details and art."
BlackBook "The updated Palmer House features more comfortable and contemporary rooms, a new spa, the Lockwood Restaurant, while preserving what Chicagoans loved most about the historic hotel."
