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Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with spa, near Millennium Park

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Experience the historic charm of Palmer House a Hilton Hotel, where you can indulge in luxurious spa treatments, sip on coffee at the café or enjoy American cuisine at Lockwood Lobby Bar. Located near Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago, this hotel offers an indoor pool and 24-hour health club.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour health club
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Conference center

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
$159 nightly
The total price is $183
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(83 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room (Parlor, No Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium 2 Double Mobility Accessible (Tub)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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Deluxe Room - 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room -1 King Bed

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Parlor)

  • 1000 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room business center

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, 2 Bathrooms

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room - 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room - 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(178 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior
Hilton Chicago
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 2,696 reviews
$155 nightly
The price is $182
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL, 60603

What's nearby

  • Millennium Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cloud Gate - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 27 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 45 min drive
  • Millennium Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago Union Station - 16 min walk
  • Monroe Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
  • Monroe Station (Blue Line) - 2 min walk
  • Madison-Wabash Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palmer House Hilton Executive Floor Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizano's Pizza & Pasta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Capital One Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's Gyros & Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or facials. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour health club. The helpful staff and central location get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Monroe Station (Red Line) is steps away and Monroe Station (Blue Line) is 2 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 1641 rooms
    • Arranged over 23 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests are recommended to download the property's Hilton Honors mobile app before check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (up to 75 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (USD 57 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Covered onsite valet parking (USD 85 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 77 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference center (130000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 1873
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 48
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 16 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Video-game console
  • 37-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Lockwood Lobby Bar - This lobby lounge specializes in American cuisine. Happy hour is offered.
Lockwood Express - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
Lockwood Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open select days.
Potter's Bar - This cocktail bar specializes in American cuisine. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Internet access (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Refrigerators are available for USD 40 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 55 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 57 per night with in/out privileges
  • Covered valet parking costs USD 85 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Palmer House a Hilton Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Palmer House a Hilton Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 57 per night. Valet parking costs USD 85 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (17-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Palmer House a Hilton Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Palmer House a Hilton Hotel also has a 24-hour health club and spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Palmer House a Hilton Hotel?

Yes, Lockwood Lobby Bar offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Palmer House a Hilton Hotel like?

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel is in Downtown Chicago, a short 1-minute walk from Monroe Station (Red Line) and 3 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Reviews

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The gym was modern, well-maintained, and fully equipped with a variety of equipment, including Pelotons. (26 reviews)
  • The property offers excellent dining options, including a great restaurant, bar, and coffee shop, with many nearby restaurants and cafes also available. (16 reviews)
  • The pool area was clean, comfortable, and a great place to start the day or relax. (20 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel great location
Vince, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms great staff, beautiful and elegant facilities
Curtis, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful old hotel.
Rosemarie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, checking in was super easy. Hotel is beautiful and so classy.
Zaida, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean- concierge and front desk staff was great. Beds and pillows were super comfy. Great stay!
Niccole, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The character of this hotel is outstanding. The lobby bar feels historic. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Dennis, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved and enjoyed our stay
Luis, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great stay
james, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Aaron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel! Perfect for a holiday staycation!
Melissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and staff
Jamal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so friendly and helpful and the hotel was beautiful
Julianne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This stay was perfection from beginning to end. Totally wonderful experience in every way.
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great atmosphere. Friendly staff.
Casey, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Plenty of lighting in our room. Clean bathroom. Comfortable bed. Nice linens. TV channel choices were good. Lockwood was delicious!
James, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with excellent service
Tina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We were able to check in early which was extremely helpful. We had a wonderful stay!
Lisa, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Beautiful hotel, and friendly staff. Room was not worth an upgrade charge, the shower Basin was broken and didn't drain.
Anthony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel room was so quaint and comfortable, brought memories back to my previous day
ROSALIND, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great staff!
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, beautiful lobby & entrance
Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay plc is magical.
Michael, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great place to stay.
Ron, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff- clean room-quick response to questions. Beautiful hotel.
Lori, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very spacious, the hotel lobby and bar are beautiful. Staff is super friendly and helpful! Would definitely stay here again
Kim, 1-night trip