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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue ChicagovsPalmer House a Hilton Hotel
Both The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago and The Palmer House Hilton are highly recommended by writers. Overall, The Palmer House Hilton is preferred by most professionals compared to The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago. The Palmer House Hilton ranks #15 in Chicago with positive reviews from 12 sources including Not For Tourists, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
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521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "The Conrad spoils its guests with a seemingly endless stream of luxury amenities."
Frommer's "Maintains a low profile, making it a good fit for those who prefer an atmosphere of subdued elegance." Full review
Lonely Planet "Euro sleek, urban chic."
Fodor's "This hotel's Art Deco–inspired lobby avoids feeling like a period piece through its clean-line furniture and creative floral arrangements, and the rooms here... aim to pamper." Full review
Afar Magazine "Tailored for the business traveler, the Conrad Chicago has a central address, one block off the Magnificent Mile."
Star Service "This cosmopolitan hotel cruises past even the Swissotel, blending deluxe features—gourmet dining, 500-thread-count Pratesi linens, spalike baths—with more ordinary perks." Full review
Not For Tourists "Contemporary upmarket lodgings by the Hilton group."
Gayot "With its main entrance on Rush Street, it is near many of Chicago's most popular restaurants."
Zagat "A swanky setting complete with a fire pit table and panoramic views as a backdrop for craft cocktails like Prosecco popsicles and New American sharing plates." Full review
Wallpaper "After completing an expansive renovation of the space that used to be a Conrad Hotel, The Gwen has recently re-emerged fully transformed on Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile." Full review
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel Michelin Guide Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet
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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."
