I do not stay anywhere else in Chicago!
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
I started going to Chicago with my Mother over 20 years ago and we always stayed in the Palmer House. It is so ornate and beautiful. When you walk up from the Monroe Street entrance, up the carpeted steps and turn that corner and are standing in the huge lobby it is breath taking.
I lived in Chicago for 8 years and still managed to meet people at the Palmer House for a drink before we took off for the theatre or ballet or whatever.
The rooms are great. We always get the room with the two separate bathrooms....I love the deep tubs.
The closet space is good...one is much bigger than the other.
I have gone to two very big events in the ballroom and it is amazing. The staff is courteous...we love the concierge. They have pointed us to many great places, made reservations, even showed me how to turn on the PC located in the common area by the check in desk.
If you book ahead, you can get some great weekend rates.
They used to have a terrific brunch on Sunday but with the remodeling they have discontinued it. I hope they bring it back.
We will be there for three nights next week and I cannot wait.
Pros: Valet front door parking. Good restaurants....close to the El and theaters and Lake
Cons: I don't get to come and stay enough!