Seasonal Activities

There’s no place like the Palmer House during the holidays. Join us for a stay filled with decadent meals, festive sips, joyful performances, rejuvenating spa treatments, and a cozy atmosphere.

Celebrate National Brownie Day on December 8th and all month long with The Brownie Indulgence Menu, including the Original Palmer House Brownie, a festive Holiday Brownie, a Brownie Old Fashioned, and more.

Enjoy a twist on the classic Santa’s milk and cookies, including specials like the Fireball-Toasted Cinnamon Cocoa served with two house-made cookies. Available at Lockwood Restaurant and Bar for patrons ages 21 and up. December 1 – January 2nd. 9pm – 11pm.

Experience a holiday tradition at the annual Tuba Christmas performance. Take in the sounds of the season as tuba players fill an entire ballroom and play holiday favorite songs. Enjoy a selection of cocktails, cocoa, Palmer House Original Brownies and cookies for purchase. December 20th, 10am

Sip on holiday-favorite cocktails with festive takes on classics like eggnog and martinis at Lockwood Restaurant and Bar. Available November 25th – January 10th.

Be in the center of it all during your stay and enjoy holiday traditions throughout the city. Ice skate in Millennium Park or Maggie Daley Park, shop on State Street and  Michigan Avenue, or admire the holiday lights on an evening stroll.

This guided history tour explores North America’s longest-operating hotel. Delve into the legacy of Bertha and Potter Palmer, see 100-year-old artifacts in the museum, and learn about the world-famous Palmer House Original Brownie.

Enjoy a taste of the Palmer House and a bite of confection perfection from wherever you are. Find the Palmer House Original Brownie recipe available for shipping nationwide on the gourmet delivery platform, Goldbelly.

Marked by the ‘Begin Historic Route 66’ sign just steps away from Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, the famed cross-country roadway is an adventure for travelers. Road trippers can gear up for a fun-filled trip along Route 66 with an overnight stay before the long journey.

Visit one of the world’s finest art museums and experience masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh, Diego Rivera, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Georgia O’Keefe, and other celebrated artists.

Immerse yourself in Chicago’s culture at one of its iconic theaters. There are plenty of iconic shows to see every season in theaters surrounding Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel.

Potter’s Bar is a throwback to the Prohibition era speakeasy and pays homage to this notorious period in Chicago’s illustrious history with a sophisticated lounge atmosphere bedecked with rotating digital historic imagery. Potter’s Bar is located on the Lobby level.