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About Palmer House Hilton
Welcome to Palmer House Hilton, a storied Chicago venue offering more than 130,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including the Grand Ballroom, State Ballroom, and Empire Room. Located at 17 East Monroe Street in the heart of the Loop, this historic hotel has hosted landmark galas, legendary performances, and pivotal conventions for well over a century. Whether you’re planning a grand banquet, a corporate conference, or an elegant reception, we’ve got you covered with dependable logistics, seating configurations, and nearby lodging and dining options.
Explore the venue’s capacity, parking, transit access, and insider recommendations to help you secure the perfect experience at Palmer House Hilton.
Important notes: Palmer House Hilton features flexible configurations for its ballrooms and event spaces. For accessibility, catering, and A/V specifics, our team can connect you with trusted partners. As you plan, consider nearby hotels like The Drake, The Silversmith, Chicago Athletic Association, Staypineapple The Loop, and Hyatt Centric The Loop for convenient lodging. When you’re ready to book, think of us as your go-to connection for straightforward, reliable ticketing and event planning support.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603.
- Venue type: Historic hotel with 130,000+ sq ft of meeting space, including Grand Ballroom, State Ballroom, Empire Room, and many salons.
- Capacity (ballrooms and spaces): Grand & State Ballrooms combined up to about 1,690 guests (configurations vary); Grand Ballroom up to ~800 banquet / ~1,119-1,100 theatre; Empire Room up to ~300 banquet / ~500 theatre; State Ballroom up to ~260 banquet / ~408 theatre.
- Parking: Self-parking at 55 East Monroe Street (across from the hotel); overnight self-parking about $57; valet parking at Monroe Street (~$85 overnight); EV charging available at the Monroe garage.
- Transit: From O’Hare, take the Blue Line to Monroe/Dearborn; from Midway, take the Orange Line to Adams/Wabash; hotel is a short walk from either stop.
- Nearby hotels: The Drake Hotel, The Silversmith Hotel, Chicago Athletic Association, Staypineapple The Loop, Hyatt Centric The Loop, and other Loop-area properties.
- Notable events hosted: The hotel has hosted historic galas (e.g., the “Greatest Banquet in American History” for Ulysses S. Grant’s return), as well as entertainment in the Empire Room (Sinatra, Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Liberace), Green National Convention 2008 ( Palmer House as host venue with Symphony Center for some events), and a 150th anniversary celebration in 2021–2022.
- Renamed/demolition status: The property is not demolished; branding alternates in sources (Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel; Palmer House Hilton); the hotel did temporarily close during the 2020–2021 COVID period per historical records.