The Palmer House Hilton
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A hip and historic blend of modern nuances and Chicago cultural significance. Whether you’re holding a wedding in the famed empire room or an intimate gathering in one of our hospitality suites, your event is sure to be a success. Here, you’ll be the host in the Chicago hotel that’s been the venue of choice for celebrities, politicians, and royalty for nearly 150 years.
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Historic Venue, Restaurant
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Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Service Staff
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The Palmer House Hilton Reviews
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Anyone who has walked into the Palmer House knows how absolutely stunning the hotel is - not to mention the Empire Room. Becky Drda was absolutely wonderful to work with as we planned our wedding. We received so many complaints from our guests ...
on the venue, the food and the cake. I also loved the Christmas decor - really just added to the magic of the evening.
I was married here in August of 2012 and everything was perfect. Jane Himmel, the catering director of the hotel makes sure that everything goes smoothly. The food, the staff, the service...all of our guests were so impressed. It was a perfect ...
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Everything was amazing on the wedding day! The guests thought the Palmer House was gorgeous which complimented our wedding day inspiration and feel. We wanted traditional, elegant, grand, regal for our wedding and the Empire Room provided tha...
t. The food, staff, and ambiance did not disappoint. I had my own "royal" wedding. Thank you!
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I cannot say enough about having my reception at the Palmer House Hilton. Planning was so easy. Our catering manager, Jane Himmel, and her staff were gracious and had the best recommendations. It was stress free and so much fun to plan. When...
we arrived, we were treated so well, with beautiful suites and accommodations that made the stay comfortable for my entire family. The cocktail hour was held in Potters Lounge, which had an amazing, old Chicago feel and the best appetizers I have ever had. Our reception was held in the Honore Ballroom- which was stunning. The food was fabulous with each course better than the last. Our friends and family are still talking about it. The service was impeccable. We had a wonderful experience and were so lucky to have found such a great venue and catering manager. Highly recommended!
Just got married a few weeks ago and had our cocktail hour in the State Ballroom and our dinner and dancing reception in the Red Lacquer Room. It was amazing! So much more beautiful than I ever could have imagined. We worked with Jane Himmel...
in our planning who is wonderful. Highly recommended!
Everything about our experience with the Palmer House Hilton for our October wedding was excellent. We chose the State and Grand Ballrooms and they are breathtaking. Jane Himmel, the Senior Catering Director, is a joy to work with and everyth...
ing from the food to the logistics was excellent. We feel so lucky to have been able to celebrate our wedding at the Palmer House!
Food was absolutely outstanding. The Empire Room was gorgeous - good lighting and acoustics for the band. There were occasional hiccups during the planning process, but the hotel's event team was fantastic at smoothing them out.
If you want a timeless, classic, elegant wedding then you must look at Palmer House hotel downtown Chicago. The hotel has an immense history to it, character like NO other hotel in Chicago, incredible incredible food to choose from, amazing ser...
vice and fantastic amenities! The bride and both sets of parents get a suite from the hotel for the night of the wedding at the room rate. To call this a suite is an understatement- it is larger than most 4 bedroom condos in Chicago! They are beautifully furnished and you receive a free stay again on your 1 year anniversary. The service is unparalleled. The hotel catering manager showered us with champagne, food, candles, books for our room as a thank you and congratulations for choosing the hotel. They even had our custom menu with our names on it framed and put in our suite. The personal touches make this hotel like no other venue in Chicago!
Beyond all that, the rooms and decor of the hotel is stunning. It is even more gorgeous than the Plaza or Ritz in NYC. If you do not look at this hotel for your wedding, it would be a huge mistake. Worth every penny! Thank you for making our wedding a dream.
We couldn't have asked for more. The venue was beautiful, the food delicious, and the service we received over the year of planning was incredible. Jane Himmel made the day absolutely perfect for us. Her attention to detail and the personal att...
ention she provided us throughout the year was more than we ever expected. It's an incredibly special place, and we are so happy that it will always be a part of our lives.
My wedding in the Honore Ballroom at the Palmer House Hilton was gorgeous!! The classy elegance of the room paved the way for an amazing setting that took my breath away! Our wedding coordinator, was experienced and a completely seasoned pro! I...
t is no wonder she is so sought after in the Chicago wedding circuits!! We worked with the BEST! Experience with this venue was WONDERFUL!! The fact that the Palmer House is a certified historical Chicago landmark, celebrating most recently their 140th anniversary, says everything! Longest running hotel property in North America!!
The Empire Room, where we had the reception is breathtaking;Wait until the contruction is finished, if you are planning on a wedding at the Palmer House
The Palmer House is a beautiful hotel with a classic elegance. There were so many great photos!;If you have a cocktail reception on the mezzanine level make sure that the staff puts the bars on the sides of the area otherwise it gets too crowd...
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17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL
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