Discover the Historic Palmer House
The historic Palmer House has a colorful history. It opened in 1871 just days before the great fire of Chicago. It burned down during the fire and was rebuilt into the majestic beauty that it is now. The second construction was of brick and iron making it one of the worlds only fireproof hotels of the era.
During the 1920′s the business district grew by leaps and bounds. The hotel supported a 25 story addition to make it the worlds largest hotel. It was rebuilt in various stages as to not lose any guests. AT the end of WWII it was bought by the Hilton chain.
The hotel is within walking distance of many great attractions in Chicago, including the theater district. It is also conveniently located to Lake Michigan and the Magnificent Mile.
In 2004, the hotel underwent a restoration and remodel. The lobby was fashioned with a ceiling mural depicting various gods and goddesses of Greek mythology. A formal staircase was also added to the lobby along with velvet seating that was fashionable during the time of the original opening.
If you want to stay in a hotel that is rich in history and luxury this the one!