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The Palmer House Hilton vs Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Chicago — score, location, comfort and price.
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This Chicago matchup — The Palmer House Hilton versus Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk — is a real contest. The core dynamic: two hotels with genuinely different strengths.
Moderate confidence
Short version: The Palmer House Hilton wins overall, but it's different strengths, similar overall quality.
If you only remember one thing
Slight advantage The Palmer House Hilton (75.94 vs 70.47). The 5.47-point gap is real but not decisive — Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk remains competitive.
Choose The Palmer House Hilton
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
- You want services available without leaving the hotel
Choose Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
- You prefer the overall profile of Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
Score comparison
| Dimension | The Palmer House Hilton | Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 87.40 | 88.10 |
| Value | 54.41 | 45.59 |
| Location | 93.38 | 79.77 |
| Comfort | 80.40 | 80.60 |
| Services | 65.00 | 60.00 |
| Overall | 75.94 | 70.47 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation is essentially tied between the two.
Value: Value goes to The Palmer House Hilton, noticeably (8.82 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to The Palmer House Hilton, noticeably (13.61 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort is essentially tied between the two.
Services: Services goes to The Palmer House Hilton, slightly (5 pts gap).
Price
The Palmer House Hilton
EUR 278
King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
EUR 343
Double Room with Two Double Beds and Roll-in Shower - Mobility and Hearing Accessible
Facilities
Both hotels
1 swimming poolFacilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsPet friendlyRestaurantRoom service
Only The Palmer House Hilton
ParkingSpa
Only Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
Parking on site