The Palmer House Hilton - Chicago

4-star historic downtown hotel where the brownie was invented

Amenities & Services

The Palmer House Hilton operates a full-service spa with a heated indoor pool, sauna, and fitness/spa locker rooms. Business travelers can use the business center, fax/photocopying services, and meeting/banquet facilities. The hotel also offers valet parking, electric vehicle charging stations, and accessible parking for guests with disabilities.

Rooms & Suites

Guest rooms at Palmer House include a flat-screen HDTV, work desk with arm chair, and daily housekeeping upon request. Family rooms and non-smoking floors are available, and the hotel welcomes pets with designated pet-friendly accommodations. The Executive Lounge provides exclusive amenities for eligible guests, while some suites offer walk-in closets and two bathrooms.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

Lockwood restaurant serves American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is the place that still bakes the original Palmer House brownie invented for the 1893 World's Fair. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails and dinner in the historic lobby at the Lobby Bar, which also features live music performances. A coffee house on site and kids' meals are available for families.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Palmer House Chicago sits one block from Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago, placing guests in the heart of the theatre and financial district. The Monroe Red Line subway station is a 1-minute walk away, with six train lines providing direct access to both airports and top attractions. Navy Pier is 2 miles from the hotel, and cultural tourists will find Grant Park and the Chicago Theatre District within walking distance.

History & Distinctive Character

As the longest continually operating hotel in North America, Palmer House Hilton has hosted guests since 1871 and is the birthplace of the brownie. The lobby features Tiffany fixtures and art reflecting Greek mythological themes, while the hotel maintains a strong emphasis on sustainability with innovative practices. Meeting spaces and ballrooms display historical photographs of stars who performed in the Empire Room.

• History: Longest continually operating hotel in North America
• Cuisine: Original 1893 World's Fair brownie at Lockwood restaurant
• Location: 1 block from Millennium Park & Art Institute of Chicago
• Art & Architecture: Tiffany fixtures and Greek mythological themes
• Wellness: Full-service spa with heated indoor pool and sauna
• Sustainability: Strong emphasis on innovative environmental practices