Palmer House a Hilton HotelvsThe Talbott Hotel
Both The Talbott Hotel and Palmer House A Hilton Hotel are praised by writers. Overall, Palmer House A Hilton Hotel scores significantly higher than The Talbott Hotel. Palmer House A Hilton Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 15 reviewers including Gayot, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel 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
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Talbott Hotel Show All Reviews
20 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611
From $155/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The accommodations offer a respite from the city pace with their quiet elegance and high-quality amenities."
Frommer's
"With the feel of an upscale European inn -- and a loyal clientele of regulars -- the Talbott is one of the city's best small, independent hotels." Full review
Fodor's
"Built in 1927, the hotel retains bits of that historical feel but has also focused on making the space eco- and tech-friendly." Full review
Time Out
"Quite possibly the only hotel in the world with a life-sized cow mounted on its frontage... this boutique hotel is reminiscent of a small, upmarket European inn." Full review
Star Service
"On a lovely tree-lined street one block from Water Tower Place...this is the perfect hotel for those who suffer existential angst while staying at the large generic chain hotels." Full review
Gayot
"Built in 1927, this hotel strives for --- and achieves --- opulent English elegance."
Zagat
3.8
"“Extremely comfortable and well-appointed rooms” are the highlight at this “quaint” and “cozy” “European-style” independent with Frette linens."
Oyster
Upscale
"Built in 1927, the 149-room Talbott is an upscale boutique hotel that retains much of its original grandeur." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Talbott Hotel blends vintage with modern, housed in a renovated 1920's building in a trendy shopping district." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Hidden in plain sight, the Talbott is discretion embodied, with a clubby vibe just steps off Michigan Avenue's bustling Magnificent Mile." Full review