Learn about hotel special offers & Christmas menus at the Palmer House in Chicago

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The Palmer House opened in September, 1871. 13 days after its grand opening, it was destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire. It was rebuilt and reopened in November, 1873, and is the longest continually running hotel in the United States. In September of this year, Chicago Palmer House Hilton celebrated its 150th anniversary, a sesquicentennial celebration.

By the early 1900s, the Palmer House had become Chicago’s liveliest social center, having a long list of prominent guests, including every U.S. President since President Grant, Oscar Wilde and Charles Dickens, to name a few. The Empire Dining Room has hosted some of the nation’s top entertainers, including Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Harry Bellafonte, Judy Garland, Louis Armstrong, Liberace and more.

Palmer House Hilton is a member of the Historic Hotels of America, recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels in America.

Palmer House Hilton staff believe that you don’t stay at the Palmer House, rather you live at the Palmer House, no matter how short your stay may be. All their spacious rooms and suites feature just the right touches to make you feel at home.

The hotel offers a complete range of accommodation options, including mobility accessible rooms. Each room gives you a glimpse into the extraordinary Palmer House legacy while providing modern comforts and conveniences.

The Holidays at Palmer House Hilton

Palmer House Hilton is celebrating the holiday season with beautiful decorations, special food, drinks and offers.

‘Tis the season to drop by the Lockwood Lobby Bar and get a Holiday Bloody “Merry.” This festive drink will be featured in the month of December. Get views of the beautiful Great Lobby Holiday Tree and lobby decorations as you sip your “Merry.”

The Lockwood Restaurant & Bar is offering an array of special dishes for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Guests can enjoy the special dinner at the restaurant from 5 pm to 10 pm on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day, Lockwood is offering a 4 course prix fixe menu from 5 pm to 9 pm. Pricing is $76 for adults and $30 for children ages 10 and under. Reservations are required for the prix fixe dinner. Lockwood Restaurant’s famous breakfast buffet will be offered on Christmas Eve from 6:30 am to 11 am and from 6:30 am to 2 pm on Christmas Day.

Enjoy the holidays during your stay at the Palmer House Hilton. Finish your Christmas shopping on the famous State Street and Jeweler’s Row on Wabash Avenue. Stores within walking distance of the hotel include Nordstrom, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, The Shops at North Bridge and 900 North Michigan Shops.

You can also visit Christindlmarket Chicago. This German inspired village is filled with vendors selling international food, beverages and handmade goods. It’s a great place to find presents for people who have everything.

You can always go ice skating at Maggie Daly Park. Or you can go window shopping and see the displays of Christmas extravagance that are works of art.

Special Offers

Palmer House Hilton has special offers to help you save money on your holiday stay and the rest of the year.

Chicago DIBS Package

This package has a bundle of inclusives valued at over $200 of savings, including

  • 2 insulated mugs with bottomless coffee, tea or hot cocoa from Lockwood Express
  • Complimentary self parking for one vehicle
  • Free standard guest room internet
  • One $10 Lift credit
  • Breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children at Lakewood Restaurant
  • $15 credit to Lockwood Express
  • Chicago Dibs Spotify Playlist
  • Chicago Dibs Bucket List to Must See Chicago attractions

Travel must be taken by April 30, 2022.

Sesquicentennial Splash

Celebrate the 150th anniversary with an overnight stay and a splash in the new heated 2.2 million dollar pool. This includes

  • 8th floor accommodations, same floor as the indoor pool
  • $25 food and beverage credit to Lockwood Express

Travel must be completed by December 30, 2021.