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CVENT Top Meeting Hotel of 2025. Celebrating over 150 years as North America’s most established hotel and emblem of Chicago hospitality, expect your event — large or small —to be transformed into one that’s not only talked about but remembered. From the historic Empire Room to smaller salon settings, your experience will be one met with historical distinction, coupled with technology, convenience, and the customized support required to make any event a success. Create buzz through inventive culinary and cocktail presentations; spark intrigue with ingenuity through the utilization of hybrid technology + innovative meeting room configurations; and above all, give your organization a successful platform to connect. HIGHLIGHTS: • Over 150 Years Rich in History: The famed Peacock doors serve as an emblem of open hospitality at North America's Most Distinguished Hotel. As America’s most seasoned hotel, The Palmer House was the first to incorporate the light bulb, elevator, and telephone, as well as the creators of the brownie. You’ll experience the continued commitment to staying ahead of the innovation curve while preserving historic integrity. • Meetings that Connect: Five ballrooms, 77 breakout rooms, and an exhibit hall totaling over 130,000 square feet • Connect: On-site audio/visual representatives and technology center • Key Location: Located in the Loop – Chicago’s business, financial and theater district – and on the bus route to McCormick Place Convention Center as well as top Chicago destinations such as the Art Institute of Chicago, State Street shopping, Millennium Park, and plentiful public transportation • Central Standard: Ease of access from coast to coast, with two airports and nearly 3,000 inbound flights per day • Power Dining: Catering with a reputation. Lockwood Restaurant for breakfast, Lockwood Lobby Bar for cocktails & shared plates, Lockwood Express for gourmet on-the-go, and burgers, craft beers & retro concoctions at Potter’s Chicago Burger Bar will keep your attendees close and fulfilled • Hospitality Leader: Ranked 25 among the “Top 100 Meeting Hotels in the United States” by Cvent • Rejuvenation: Complimentary fitness center access, complimentary pool access, and an on-site spa • Value: Ask about the valued added first quarter offer and other promotions • Take a Virtual Tour: https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=palmer-house-a-hilton-hotel#/3d-model
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Amenities
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- View (urban)
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Business center
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Onsite AV staff
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- View (urban)
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Business center
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (3)
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
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Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
22,686 sq. ft. 114 x 199 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
20,328 sq. ft. 168 x 121 sq. ft. | 29 ft. | 1653 | - | 1200 | 1653 | 1500 | 750 | - | |
2,600 sq. ft. 65 x 40 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 299 | 60 | 200 | 299 | 280 | 150 | 52 | |
560 sq. ft. 35 x 16 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 64 | - | 50 | 64 | 50 | 30 | 24 | |
256 sq. ft. 16 x 16 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 30 | - | 20 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 18 | |
2,260 sq. ft. 226 x 10 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 126 | - | 80 | 126 | 120 | 45 | - | |
238 sq. ft. 14 x 17 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 27 | - | 10 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 16 | |
323 sq. ft. 17 x 19 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 47 | 47 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 15 | 16 | |
459 sq. ft. 17 x 27 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 20 | - | 10 | 15 | 20 | 12 | 12 |
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• CVENT Top Meeting Hotel of 2025 • AAA 4-Diamond Property • Trip Advisor Green Leader, Bronze Level • Historical Hotels of America • Gold Key Award from Meeting & Conventions • Achievement of Culinary Excellence from the American Culinary Federation • TripAdvisor Excellence in Service Designation
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Palmer House a Hilton Hotel Frequently Asked Questions
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Hilton is committed to reducing waste across our portfolio. All of our hotels were required to remove plastic straws, stir sticks and cocktail picks in 2019, and we are currently transitioning from individual bath toiletries to full-size dispensers.
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Items are cleaned according to Hilton CleaStay standards
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance programs. Also refer to https://hiltoneffect.org for information on our corporate foundation, through which we are investing in our local communities.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
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Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com
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