The Palmer House Hilton's Award-Winning "History is Hott" Lunch & Tour Series Hosted by "Historian of the Year" Ken Price is Chicago's Must do for Tourists and Chicagoans

CHICAGO – The Palmer House Hilton’s “History is Hott” lunch and tour series continues to be one of the most in demand tours in Chicago. This interactive luncheon and tour series hosted by Director of Public Relations Ken Price, a 32-year resident historian of the property and Historic Hotels of America’s 2014 “Historian of the Year” is open to the public and includes a two-hour lunch at the Palmer House’s Lockwood Restaurant & Bar and tour combination. “History is Hott” is offered Tuesday through Saturday to individuals and groups seeking to mix history and art with modern dining. Reservations are $65 per person for lunch and tour or $40 per person for tour only and need to be made 24-hours in advance by calling Lockwood Restaurant at 312.917.3404 or online at www.LockwoodRestaurant.com. Children under the age of 12 years are $15, children aged 13 – 18 years are $25 and have the option of choosing from a children’s menu. All tour dates and locations within the famed hotel are subject to availability.

Since its inception in 2011, “History is Hott” and, its guide, Price have received much attention and numerous awards and accolades including features on WGN-TV, WLS-TV’s “Windy City Live,” a five out of five star rating from TripAdvisor.com, “Chicago’s Best Tour” by Illinois Meetings and Events, and most recently, “Historian of the Year” for Price from the Historic Hotels of America. The historic tour begins at 1:30 p.m., following a 45-minute lunch inside Lockwood Restaurant & Bar, the Palmer House’s modern American fare restaurant. Executive Chef Matt Wiltzius prepares a prix-fixe menu featuring a salad and entrée along with the hotel’s world-famous brownie and a glass of wine “to go,” serving as the ideal accompaniment for the tour afterwards. Guests have the opportunity to meet and mingle with each other prior to the tour over lunch.

After lunch, guests meet “Historian Extraordinaire” Price for an interactive presentation in the hotel’s Museum, which is followed by a waling tour of the historic hotel’s art-deco lobby, grand ballrooms, guestrooms and vintage artifacts showcased throughout the famed property. Guests receive exclusive access to many sites within the hotel, as many of these areas are not typically open to the public. Upon conclusion of the tour, participants receive a commemorative gift that embodies the true spirit of the hotel.

About The Palmer House

The legendary AAA four-diamond rated hotel has been hosting visitors to the Chicago Loop for more than 140 years. Today, the Palmer House Hilton continues to thrive in the heart of the theatre and financial district, just steps from the Art Institute, Millennium Park and State Street shopping. A short walk away is Grant Park where summer festivals take place. Family attractions like the Chicago Children’s Museum and Navy Pier are just a quick cab ride away. The hotel features 130,000 sq. ft. of function space with more than 77 meeting rooms, seven ballrooms and two exhibition halls. Lockwood Restaurant & Bar, located just off the lobby, is

open throughout the day serving contemporary American cuisine. Small plates and classic cocktails are served in Potter’s. Balance Spa features 14 treatment rooms including hydrotherapy services for the ultimate pampering. The fitness center offers over 10,000 sq. ft. of cardio and free weight equipment, an indoor pool, whirlpool, and saunas.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company’s portfolio of ten world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,000 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with nearly 672,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®.

The Palmer House Hilton’s “History is Hott” is offered Tuesday through Saturday to individuals and groups seeking to mix history and art with modern dining. Reservations are $65 per person for lunch and tour or $40 per person for tour only and need to be made 24-hours in advance by calling Lockwood Restaurant at 312.917.3404 or online at www.LockwoodRestaurant.com. Children under the age of 12 years are $15, children aged 13 – 18 years are $25 and have the option of choosing from a children’s menu. All tour dates and locations within the famed hotel are subject to availability.

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