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Hilton Chicago vs Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Both Hilton Chicago and Palmer House A Hilton Hotel are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Palmer House A Hilton Hotel scores significantly higher than Hilton Chicago. Palmer House A Hilton Hotel scores 89 with positive reviews from 15 sources like Time Out, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.

Hilton Chicago
Hilton Chicago
8 / 10
720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
From $148 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"It's a bustling convention hotel, but one that retains its distinguished 1920s heritage in a Renaissance-inspired entrance hall and gold-and-gilt grand ballroom." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The historic, 1,544-room Hilton Chicago once hosted presidents and dignitaries, but today it's just a massive chain hotel in South Loop, a little far from many popular tourist sites." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The hotel boasts its own charm: fine art décor, 'executive' level for pampering and pub authenticity from Irish exchange program for staff." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The capacious lobby of this monolith—bright with chandeliers, marble and faux-gold flourishes, and frescoes overhead—makes a dramatic first impression. " Full review
Gayot Gayot
"It is in a good location, near the city's celebrated Art Institute."
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Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
8 / 10
17 East Monroe Street, Box 75845, Chicago, IL 60603
From $109 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide 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 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 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 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 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
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