MICE = Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions

At the Palmer House Hilton, we speak your language – and in grand, uniquely-Chicago style!

Our highly-trained staff comes from all over the world and speaks 37 different languages including Spanish, Mandarin, French, and German.

The world-renowned, 4-Diamond, Palmer House Hilton has been creating lasting memories in the heart of downtown Chicago since 1871. Since opening its doors, all but one President of the United States has slept in one of the hotel’s guestrooms or dined in its ballroom.  Its elegant Empire Room has hosted performances from some of the most internationally famous entertainment greats of all time, including Frank Sinatra, Liberace, Judy Garland, and Phyllis Diller.

The current building dates to the 1920’s and reflects the gilded age of opulent interior art and truly grand design, symbolic of top hotels of its time. Our grand, two-story lobby, often compared to the Grand Escalier of the Paris Opera, features 21 Grecian frescoes designed and created by French painter Louis Pierre Rigal as well as two Tiffany 24-karat gold chandeliers and majestic “Winged  Angels” statues.

• Unique meeting spaces: 40,000m² of flexible meeting space, which accommodates groups of 10 to 3000, including The Empire Room, known for hosting internationally famous entertainers, such as Frank Sinatra, Liberace, and Judy Garland as well as the Red Lacquer Room with its garnet-draped chandeliers.
• Gastronomy: Our world-class culinary team ensures a gastronomic experience for the senses, creating innovative banquet cuisine from our rooftop gardens and apiary, and sourcing local farms as much as possible. Your VIPs can also dine at Zagat-rated, critically-acclaimed Lockwood restaurant, with a private dining room seating up to 12.
• Event execution: Our award-winning events professionals, many of whom have earned their CMP (Certified Meeting Planner) and HMCC (Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate) credentials, work with you to ensure that the planning and execution of your event impresses your company’s leadership and top performers.
• Partners: An on-site DMC (Access) can create themed itineraries and provide exclusive access to some of the city’s most treasured spaces that will wow your guests. PSAV, our on-site Audio Visual team provide expertise and experience to execute the most complex events.
• Notable hotel amenities: An extensive inventory of suites available prefect for impressing your most important VIPs, or entertaining small groups, two Executive Floors with private access elevators, on-site spa, state-of-the-art 24-hour access fitness center complete with steam rooms.
• Location: Set just off Michigan Avenue, and close to public transit, the entire downtown is waiting for your groups to explore. The Palmer House Hilton is close to the privileged Magnificent Mile shopping, dining and nightlife districts.
• Digital check in and VIP Concierge: Your guests can actively customize the level of attention and service they receive on an individual basis.

Now, it’s time for us to welcome your VIPs and treat them with the exceptional hospitality we’ve been providing for over 140 years.   Whether it’s an Incentive, Road Show, Team Meeting, User Conference, Sales Kick Off or Division Meeting, the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel wants to be your first choice hospitality expert.