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[H3] Honor the Iconic Women
[H1] in Your Life this Mother's Day
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[H3] SPLISH, SPLASH
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[H3] Bite into History
[H1] Palmer House Brownies
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[H3] Historic Charm
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[H1] Set the Stage for Success
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[H3] Lockwood Restaurant
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[H3] Celebrating
[H1] Over 150 Years of Service
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[H3] A Must-See List
[H1] Things to Do
Before you arrive, take a look at this list of things to do, inside + out, during your stay at the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel

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[H3] Live Here
[H1] If Only For A Night
When you come to the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago, you don’t just stay here; you live here – even if only for a night. Learn more >>

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[H1] Dreams Come True
From lavish ballrooms to inspired catering and discerning decor, no other wedding venue boasts such a legacy of romance. Learn more >>

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[H3] Honor the Iconic Women

[H1] in Your Life this Mother's Day

This Mother’s Day, celebrate with a newly unveiled History Tour.

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[H1] Dining and Drinks

From curated cocktails and shareable plates at the awe-inspiring Lobby Bar and Restaurant to classic cocktails and shared plates at Potter’s Bar. Order Express-2-You, the in-house pick-up and delivery service.

[H2] Lockwood Restaurant
[H3] Iconic twists on American classics
Enjoy a variety of house favorites at Lockwood Restaurant, such as the Bertha’s Brownie Pancake, the Lockwood Burger, or Build Your Own Omelet. Start your day in the stunning ambiance of the Palmer House lobby with Lockwood Restaurant’s à la carte breakfast. Savor farm-fresh eggs cooked to your liking and indulge in Bertha’s buttermilk pancakes with brownie crumble. From innovative cocktails and shared plates under mythological frescos to iconic twists on American classics, Lockwood Restaurant has something for everyone.
Hours
All week
Breakfast: 6:30 AM – 11 AM
Bar Service: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Lunch: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dinner: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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[H2] Lockwood Lobby Bar
[H3] Cocktails, shared plates under mythical frescos
Savor a toast surrounded by 21 Greek Mythological frescos and the warm glow of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Winged Angel candelabras. Immerse yourself in history with every sip of our expertly crafted cocktails, including our iconic and famed old-fashioned.
Beyond the exquisite libations, Lockwood Bar serves as a portal to an era steeped in elegance and refinement. It is a testament to the preservation of the history of the longest continually operating hotel in America.
Hours
Libations |  11:00am – 11:00pm daily
Food | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
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[H2] Lockwood Express
[H3] Grab a bite of history
For a sweet treat, stop by Lockwood Express to pick up a Palmer House brownie, which was invented in Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel’s pastry kitchen, or sip the Bertha’s Brownie Latte, served hot or cold, for a delicious new take on brownies for breakfast, lunch…whenever!
Choose from freshly brewed La Colombe coffee, tea, and chilled drinks. For breakfast on the go, try our savory sandwiches, pastries, and parfaits. In the afternoon, savor artisan sandwiches, salads, and snacks with local craft beer, wine, and cocktails.
Hours
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday | 5:00 am – 12:00 am
Sunday – Wednesday | 6:00 am – 9:00 pm

[H2] Express-2-You
[H3] House made, Hand delivered
Indulge in the convenience of Express-2-You – the knock and drop food delivery service that delivers exquisite gourmet food and drinks within minutes. Relish in the flavors of an iconic and famed menu with quick and convenient service that allows you to enjoy a delicious meal on your own schedule. Just order food through the button below, place your order, and pick it up at Lockwood Express or have it delivered to your room.
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[H2] Potter's Bar
[H3] Sip Slowly, Speak Easy
Experience a throwback to the Prohibition era speakeasy, paying homage to this notorious period in Chicago’s illustrious history with a sophisticated lounge atmosphere bedecked with rotating digital historic imagery. Placing a spotlight on the illicit spirits that formed the basis of now-classic cocktails—namely bathtub gin, rum, and whiskey—Potter’s Bar showcases a cocktail menu of these time-honored tipples in their traditional, 3-5 ingredient form, offering perfected takes on the likes of the Aviation, Chicago Fizz, Whiskey Smash, and more.
Potter’s serves an expanded menu of other signature cocktails representing vodka, tequila, and other spirits, coupled with light bites for snacking. Patrons can also expect secret passwords in true speakeasy form.
Hours
Tuesday through Sunday
Libations | 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Food | 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Happy Hour | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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[H1] A Hotel Built upon Love & Ingenuity

Originating as a grand wedding gift from Potter Palmer to Bertha Honore Palmer, Palmer House eventually became known as North America’s longest-operating hotel with a notable history of innovation. It was the first hotel to incorporate the light bulb, the telephone, and the vertical steam lift (elevator) as well as being the creator of one of the world’s most adored confection, the brownie.
[H3] The Beginnings of Our History
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The story of downtown Chicago’s Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel is one of romance and undeniable charm. Potter Palmer was a Chicago business magnate—well-known for various endeavors, including his significant role in the development of downtown Chicago’s iconic State Street. Bertha Honoré Palmer, 23 years Potter’s junior, was a wealthy socialite who also had a drive to learn and succeed. An introduction by Potter’s former business partner, Marshall Field, sparked a romance—and eventual engagement—between Potter and Bertha that led to perhaps one of the most extravagant wedding gifts of all time – Palmer House. It was a grand Chicago Hotel—one destined to take its place among the most opulent hotels in Chicago and beyond.
However, only 13 days after its grand opening, the Palmer House fell victim to the Great Chicago Fire. But that didn’t deter Potter. Determined to rebuild his hotel, Potter secured a $1.7 million loan–negotiated on his signature alone. On November 8, 1873, the new Palmer House welcomed its first guests, marking the opening of what would become the nation’s longest continually operating hotel.
[H4] The Brushstrokes of Bertha
Shortly after befriending Claude Monet in France, Bertha Palmer began decorating the Palmer House with paintings and other pieces inspired by her French heritage. She eventually accumulated the largest collection of impressionist art outside of France. The Palmer House was bedecked with garnet-draped chandeliers, Louis Comfort Tiffany masterpieces, and a breathtaking ceiling fresco by French painter Louis Pierre Rigal. The fresco was described by columnist George Will as “a wonderful protest of romance against the everydayness of life.”
[H4] A House of Stars
By the turn of the century, the Palmer House had become Chicago’s liveliest social center, hosting a long list of prominent figures—including those ranging from U.S. presidents to Charles Dickens to Oscar Wilde. In 1933, the Empire Dining Room of Palmer House was converted into an entertainment epicenter and supper club. It hosted legendary entertainers, including Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Harry Belafonte, Louis Armstrong, and Liberace.
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[H4] The Never-ending Legend
In recent years the historic Chicago hotel, Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel has undergone a $170 million renovation to ensure that it includes all of the conveniences and comforts our 21st century guests expect while also preserving our significant history. Clearly “the Chicago hotel the world knows best” has positioned itself for the next era in downtown Chicago accommodations–and the next generation of Palmer House Hilton with a hip and historic outlook.
[H3] The Brownie was invented at Palmer House
In 1893, Bertha Palmer tasked the Palmer House pastry chef Joseph Sehl with a dessert suitable for ladies attending the Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition. Her request was simple, a cake-like confection that could easily be transported to the fair within a boxed lunch. The result was the Palmer House Brownie, made of chocolate to comprise a fudge-like density and topped with a decadent walnut and apricot glaze. The dessert first published reference as “the brownie” following the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, was when it appeared in the Sears Roebuck Catalog published in Chicago in 1898.
Perhaps one of the greatest and most recognizable culinary contributions was the invention of the brownie in the Palmer House kitchen.

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