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Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

4.0 star property

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A grand lobby with ornate ceiling artwork, chandeliers, and a central staircase.
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A grand lobby with ornate ceiling artwork, chandeliers, and a prominent 'P' emblem.
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $320
$269 nightly
$320 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7

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17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL, 60603
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cloud Gate
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Room, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Room, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Room (Parlor, No Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Room, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 996 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Room, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Suite, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Premium 2 Double Mobility Accessible (Tub)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium 2 Bed 2 Bath - 1 Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Premium 2 Bed 2 Bath - 1 Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A bathroom with a bathtub, a dark wooden vanity with shelves for towels, a mirror, and a toilet.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room - 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room -1 King Bed

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Parlor)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Parlor)

  • 1000 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, 2 Bathrooms

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, 2 Bathrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a window with curtains, and a patterned carpet.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Room - 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Premium Room - 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room - 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Premium Room - 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(190 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel is centrally located in Chicago, a 3-minute walk from Millennium Park and 5 minutes by foot from Art Institute of Chicago. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cloud Gate and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Chicago Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Millennium Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cloud Gate - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Monroe Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's Gyros & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Capital One Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizano's Pizza & Pasta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Goddess and the Baker - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel offers 1641 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels, video-game consoles, and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and irons/ironing boards. Refrigerators and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 1641 guestrooms featuring minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Cable programming along with video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a 24-hour health club and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 130000 square feet (12077 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 77 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM on weekdays.
Lockwood Lobby Bar - This lobby lounge specializes in American cuisine. Happy hour is offered.
Lockwood Express - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
Lockwood Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open select days.
Potter's Bar - This cocktail bar specializes in American cuisine. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 57 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 85 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to noon on weekends; USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lockwood Express
  • Lockwood Lobby Bar
  • Lockwood Restaurant
  • Potter's Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 77 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (130,000 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 23 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1873
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are recommended to download the property's Hilton Honors mobile app before check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 75 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 55.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 29.73 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Internet access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 57 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 85 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 40 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 55.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Palmer House a Hilton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1524 out of 2505 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 446 out of 2505 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 282 out of 2505 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 2505 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 2505 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great resturant on site, an the pool and spa was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bar area was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great location
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay and the staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the heart of downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel lobby is incredible! We’ve stayed twice and really enjoyed it both times! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous historical location with lots of amenities and attentive staff. Really look forward to my next visit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was excellent. The room was nice, staff was extra friendly, plenty of places within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very comfortable. The beds and pillows were very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel main lobby is so beautiful! The pool was great and warm for the cold weather. Everything is walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms great staff, beautiful and elegant facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful hotel with exceptional service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! Great breakfast and clean, updated rooms (we stayed in a premium room). We loved being so close to state street and exploring this historical gem!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so beautiful, and so much fun to explore! The staff was very kind. Transportation, dining, shopping, it was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy staying at this historic hotel. The past lives comfortably with the present.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel. Rooms need a revamp.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time I’ve stayed at the Palmer and I’ve loved it both times. Everything about the Palmer is top notch
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, we loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruchi

Good stay! Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zaida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, checking in was super easy. Hotel is beautiful and so classy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026