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Palmer House a Hilton HotelvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Palmer House A Hilton Hotel ranks marginally better than The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. Palmer House A Hilton Hotel comes in at 89 with recommendations from 15 sources such as BlackBook, Not For Tourists and Time Out.
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
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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
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."
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago Michelin Guide
Concierge
Travel + Leisure Time Out Star Service
DK Eyewitness BlackBook
Zagat Lonely Planet Fodor's Show All Reviews
160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611-2124
From $224/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "It just does not get any better than this... One of the city's most coveted locations."
Concierge "After a multimillion-dollar renovation completed in spring 2009, you'd never guess that it's one of the country's oldest Ritz hotels."
Travel + Leisure "Situated directly above Water Tower Place, the Ritz-Carlton has an Art Nouveau—inspired lobby with a dramatic marble fountain and wall-to-wall windows framing views of the city below." Full review
Time Out "The 435 richly appointed rooms take up the top 15 floors of Water Tower Place and come with high ceilings, marble bathrooms and picture windows." Full review
Star Service "Situated at Michigan Avenue, near North Side, this property is now officially part of the Ritz-Carlton chain. Similar to the Four Seasons here, this is one of the city's top addresses." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Perched above Water Tower Place on Michigan Avenue, this grand luxury hotel is all about old-fashioned elegance."
BlackBook "The Ritz-Carlton has been perched on floors 15-30 of Water Tower Place since 1960."
Zagat4.5
"“Every detail is attended to” at this “world-class” property perched atop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile."
Lonely Planet "Just think of all the shopping you can do without leaving the building if you stay in one of the 32 stories above Water Tower Place."
Fodor's "Shoppers, get ready: the sophisticated and comfortable Ritz-Carlton has indoor access to the Water Tower Place shopping mall and is close to many high-end boutiques." Full review
