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Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Property class: 4

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $256
$215 nightly
$256 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

Room options

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

Mobility Accessible Standard King Room With Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(100 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.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

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

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

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Room

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room

Room (Parlor, No Bed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Room, Accessible, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Room

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room

Room, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

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

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Room

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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Room

Premium 2 Double Mobility Accessible (Tub)

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

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Room

Premium 2 Bed 2 Bath - 1 Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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Room

Deluxe Room - 1 King Bed

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

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Room

Deluxe Room -1 King Bed

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

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Room

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Parlor)

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

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Room

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Room

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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Room

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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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

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

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, 2 Bathrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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

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

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

Premium Room - 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 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
(17 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

A stay at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel places you in the heart of Chicago, within a 5-minute walk of Grant Park and Millennium Park. .This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Art Institute of Chicago and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cloud Gate.

What's nearby

  • Millennium Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grant Park - 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
  • ‪Capital One Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizano's Pizza & Pasta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's Gyros & Grill - ‬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. Open daily.
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 on-site 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
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 1676 out of 2708 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 477 out of 2708 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 293 out of 2708 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 2708 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 2708 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place. Will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My favorite place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel , we had a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel, feels like stepping into the romantic version of the past!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was friendly, and we had a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Always a wonderful time. Centrally located around so many sites to see and plenty of restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Was so fun staying in such a historic icon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place, staff very helpful and friendly!!! Location is great !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, food great, room great will return again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The two bedroom suite was excellent. Fantastic, centralized location and such a wonderful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One of Chicago’s grandest hotels. Love the character and charm of the old world architecture.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Lots of history to this hotel. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property, great resturant on site, an the pool and spa was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Loved the historic architecture and interior. It's well maintained and the staff was very helpful. The location is great too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Old style luxury hotel doesn’t disappoint. Great food, friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice hotel great location
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, great location, extra friendly dtaff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay. Enjoyed breakfast at the hotel, with wonderful, attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great stay and the staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great central location. Close to restaurants, museums, parks, lakefront and a historic cigar shop!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026