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Palmer House a Hilton HotelvsVirgin Hotels Chicago
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Palmer House A Hilton Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Virgin Hotels Chicago. Palmer House A Hilton Hotel comes in at #9 in Chicago with positive reviews from 15 sources including Lonely Planet, Gayot and BlackBook.
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
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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."
Virgin Hotels Chicago Gayot
Zagat Star Service Time Out
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
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Jetsetter
The Telegraph Fodor's Show All Reviews
203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "Located in a historic Chicago office building, the Old Dearborn Bank Building, a key feature will be high-tech communal spaces where guests can work, eat, socialize and relax."
Zagat "Sir Richard Branson touches down in Chicago with this luxe Loop hotel, the nation’s inaugural outpost."
Star Service "This has an enthusiastic global fan base born from other sectors: airlines, music, telecommunications, etc." Full review
Time Out "The new Virgin Hotel is a dream hotel for people into design and technology, with an app to control the room temperature, a pour-over coffee setup in each room and a Tesla to give free rides to guests." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Virgin doesn't have rooms—it has chambers." Full review
Afar Magazine "Apartment-like rooms are smartly divided by sliding doors into two sections: a sleeping lounge, and a large dressing and bath area." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler98.8
"Amenities like free Wi-Fi, mini-bars stocked with street-level-priced goods, no fees for late or early check-out, and free room service." Full review
Jetsetter "Stylish, buzzy and carefree with free happy hours, funky hangout spaces and a rooftop lounge." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The world’s first Virgin hotel: Art Deco grandeur in Chicago, with wonderfully comfy beds, a great bar (prosecco on tap!) and free cocktails during the nightly happy hour." Full review
Fodor's "Offers loads of tech-age amenities: a custom app called "Lucy" lets guests check in or out remotely, order room service, control the thermostat, and more." Full review
