Hotel Information

The Palmer House Hilton
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
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Hotel reservations must be made on your own by calling 800-HILTONS and mentioning NationaLease to receive our special rate of $229 per night, plus tax and incidentals. The deadline to make your reservation as the discounted rate is April 10, 2019. NationaLease is NOT responsible for making your hotel reservation.

The story of downtown Chicago’s Palmer House Hilton is one of romance and undeniable charm. Potter Palmer was a Chicago business magnate—well-known for a variety of endeavors, including his significant role in the development of downtown Chicago’s iconic State Street. Bertha Honoré Palmer, 23 years Potter’s junior, was a wealthy socialite who also had a drive to learn and succeed.

An introduction by Potter’s former business partner, Marshall Field, sparked a romance—and eventual engagement—between Potter and Bertha that led to perhaps one of the most extravagant wedding gifts of all time – Palmer House. It was a grand Chicago Hotel—one destined to take its place among the most luxurious hotels in Chicago and beyond.

However, only 13 days after its grand opening, the Palmer House fell victim to the Great Chicago Fire. But that didn’t deter Potter. Determined to rebuild his hotel, Potter secured a $1.7 million loan–negotiated on his signature alone. On November 8, 1873, the new Palmer House welcomed its first guests, marking the opening of what would become the nation’s longest continually operating hotel.

In recent years the historic Chicago hotel has undergone a $170 million renovation to ensure that it includes all of the conveniences and comforts its 21st century guests expect while also preserving its significant history.

Clearly “the Chicago hotel the world knows best” has positioned itself for the next era in downtown Chicago accommodations–and the next generation of Palmer House Hilton with a hip and historic outlook.