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Palmer House a Hilton HotelvsKinzie Hotel
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Palmer House A Hilton Hotel ranks slightly higher than Kinzie Hotel. Palmer House A Hilton Hotel ranks #9 in Chicago with praise from 15 publications such as Michelin Guide, BlackBook and Oyster.
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Rough Guide
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook Show All Reviews
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
OysterUpscale
"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."
Kinzie Hotel
Concierge Time Out Star Service Gayot BlackBook
Zagat Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter Oyster Show All Reviews
20 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Don't be put off by pretension at this River North hipster hotel."
Time Out "The 215-room Amalfi welcomes guests by sitting them down at an individual check-in desk with an 'experience designer,' who might suggest a complimentary Amalfitini cocktail." Full review
Star Service "The hotel's new motto, “We Get It,” points to the youthful and positive attitude you'll discover here." Full review
Gayot "Residing in the downtown River North district, this hotel places travelers in a terrific location near the Merchandise Mart."
BlackBook "They call their concierge staff experience designers, and it just gets better from there at this boutique hotel with sweeping views of the city."
Zagat4.0
"At this “trendy” River North boutique with a "convenient" location that puts guests "in the middle of the action", check-in begins with a sit-down with a personal concierge to plan your Chicago stay."
Fodor's "With popular magazines on the desks and well-worn books on the shelves, this well-situated hot spot aims for a residential feel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Formerly the Amalfi Hotel." Full review
Jetsetter "Chicago’s newest glamazon mixes Windy City history with modern design in posh River North."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Kinzie Hotel is a modern, sleek property, which, despite its having more than 200 rooms, has the ambience of a boutique hotel." Full review
