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Palmer House Hilton17 E Monroe St - Chicago, Illinois, USA 60603GDSChainCode : HH (HILTON HOTELS) | | ||||||||||||||
PropertyDescription : Hotel Expert's Tip. Two 24 carat gold angels greeted me as I walked into the grand lobby of the Palmer House Hilton. I paused, enamored by the ceilings of this lobby candelabras designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, 14 carat gold leaf paint guilds and Greek mythology frescoes restored by Lido Lippi, who helped recondition the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Location. The hotel is located one half block from Millennium Park, on State Street within the Chicago (Ill.) Loop business and theater districts. The Art Institute of Chicago is two blocks from the hotel. Within one mile are the Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building and Sears Tower. Complimentary transportation is available to North Michigan Avenue. Hotel Features. New Orleans style fare and fine cuts of steak are served at the French Quarter restaurant. An authentic 1940s Chicago diner and Polynesian cuisine at Trader Vic's are also on site. Known as the longest running hotel in North America, the Palmer House Hilton offers professional catering and event planning assistance for all flexible meeting spaces throughout the hotel, including several ballrooms and exhibit halls. The business center provides notary public services, office rental and print, photocopy and fax services. The hotel also features a 10,000 square foot health club with an indoor lap pool, cardiovascular equipment, spa tub, steam room and sauna. Personal trainers are available on site. Guestrooms. The 1,639 guestrooms are elegantly furnished with dark wood and French Renaissance decor. Signature bedding features ornate European style linens with pillowtop mattresses. Rooms include cable television, video game consoles, desks and wireless Internet access. Marble bathrooms boast Crabtree & Evelyn Le Source toiletries. Executive rooms include complimentary breakfasts and evening receptions, a private concierge and $50 gift certificates to Landau.
DrivingDirections : From Chicago Midway Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 12 miles. Drive north on SR 50/S. Cicero Avenue. Continue north on I 55. Drive west on I 90/Ryan Expressway. Take I 90/94 to the Monroe Street exit. Turn right onto Monroe Street. The hotel is located on the right. From Chicago Midway Airport: Drive north on SR 50/S. Cicero Avenue. Continue to I 55 and drive north. Drive west on I 90/Ryan Expwy. Take I 90/94 to the Monroe Street exit. Turn right onto Monroe Street and drive approximately 12 blocks. The hotel is located on the right. NearbyAttractions : Area Attractions: The Art Institute 2 Blocks Theater District 4 Blocks Sears Tower 6 Blocks The Theatre District 4 blocks Grant Park 3 Blocks More hotel information... / All Chicago hotels | |||||||||||||||
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