Nightly rates from $189
Rate based on Check-in: May 30, 2012 Check-out: May 31, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.4
out of 5
140 reviews
Small room, good location

We booked two rooms, both were tiny compared to other travellers in our group. View of the fire... See full review

  • Look n good
  • Apr 3, 2012
Excellency

It is a top hotel, excellent in all senses. For those like us who prefer not to take our notebooks,... See full review

  • Portenos
  • Mar 31, 2012
Celebrated as a symbol of elegance and style since its opening in 1920, The Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago has been host to celebrities and guests from around the world, offering each guest a first class service experience, diverse dining options and brilliant location - Experience Real Chicago at The Drake Hotel.Holiday events at The DrakeChicago Gold Coast Hotel Location - Where the Magnificent Mile BeginsOriginally built as one of the first Lake Michigan hotels in Chicago, The Drake sits distinctly within Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, putting you in the heart of thecity’s most exclusive shopping, dining, culture and nightlife.Our Magnificent Mile hotel near, Bloomingdale’s, American Girl, Water Tower Place andthe 900 North Michigan Shops is the ideal place to relax after a long day of shopping, join us for our famous Chicago afternoon tea or settle in with cocktail at legendary Coq d’Or.Just minutes from our historic hotel in downtown Chicago you will find favorite Chicago family vacation destinations, Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier and John HancockCenter, explore The Windy City by day and retreat at night to one of The Drake Hilton Hotel’s specially designed family friendly Chicago hotel accommodations.Oak Street Beach, popular with locals for location, is the ideal place to take in the Chicago skyline, relax on the sand or jog amongst a picturesqueview just steps from our Lake Michigan hotel.Four Legendary Chicago RestaurantsDelight in diverse Chicago dining options, only available at The Drake Hotel.Coq D’Oropened one day after the repeal of Prohibition and still to this day remains a favorite for locals and hotel guests alike with live entertainment andexecutive sized cocktails.Steeped in history with Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe’s initials carved into our famous wood bar, Cape Cod Room is honored to be named one of America’s finest dining spots since 1933,offering oyster bar and seafood.Live harps and delightful conversation fill the Palm Court each day during ChicagoAfternoon Tea, once attended by Diana the Princess of Wales and Queen Elizabeth.Breathtaking views and vision of a soon to be opened hotel, The Drake Bro’s Restaurantkeeps the dreams alive of brother’s John B and Tracy C. offering breakfast and lunch.Historic Chicago Hotel, Modern LuxuryIlluminated against the Chicago skyline, The Drake Hilton Hotel offers you luxury Chicago hotel accommodations, opulent suites, uncompromising service and world-class amenitiesall set within a timeless story.Chicago Hotel AccommodationsOur historic hotel in downtown Chicago offers 535 100% non smoking guestrooms and suitesfeaturing Serta Serenity Bed, European-style linens, high speed internet access (nominal fee), Italian marble bathrooms, and flat screen televisions.Enhance your stay at our Magnificent Mile hotelwith upgraded amenities offered by our Chicago Suites and Executive Level guest rooms, offering stunningviews of Lake Michigan or downtown Chicago and access to our Executive Lounge for complimentary continental breakfast and refreshments.The Drake Hotel CelebrationsThe Drake, Chicago wedding venue is the ideal setting to toast to the occasion and our historic Gold Coast Room and breathtaking Grand Ballroom set the stage as Chicago Event Venue, perfect for galas and fundraisers.* Real Chicago Weddings at The Drake * Chicago Wedding Venue* Gold Coast Ballroom Tour* Catering MenusChicago Meetings, Legendary AcclaimBook your next Chicago meeting our historic Chicago hotel, accommodating group dinners to corporateevents, executive retreats to attendee room blocks.* Groups & Meetings* Book Your Next Stay

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Hotel Map

Nearby airports
O`Hare Intl Airport, (ORD), 14.00, MI, NW; Chicago Midway Airport, (MDW), 17.00, MI, SW;

Amenities

  • Business center
  • Conference Facilities
  • Exercise Gym
  • Fitness center
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Restaurant
onsite

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (140)

Ratings and reviews for The Drake Hotel

Overall score

4.4 / 5
140 out of 140
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.5
Location:
4.8
Value:
4.1

91% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Catie Go Sixers
Tullytown, PA
May 25, 2012

Fun in the Windy City

The Drake was elegant. Staff, especially Andrea, the BEST!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

There is some program that allows vistors to Chicago to show out of town visitors to show ID and receive discounts!

Review of The Drake Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Look n good
Petoskey, MI, USA
Apr 3, 2012

Small room, good location

We booked two rooms, both were tiny compared to other travellers in our group. View of the fire escape stairs, ick! However, did not spend much time in room. Like the drake for proximity to tunnel under Lake Shore Drive to run along Lake Michigan, to Oak St., to Rush St., and of course Mag Mile. Had nice High Tea experience, excellent waiter. Enjoyed harpist. Excellent wait staff at breakfast in Drake Brothers, although buffet kind of skimpy. Hotel in general looking dated, tiny , slow elevators, not the Peninsula, but not the prices either.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of The Drake Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Portenos
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mar 31, 2012

Excellency

It is a top hotel, excellent in all senses. For those like us who prefer not to take our notebooks, an easier and cheaper service for using the hotel's pc's, should be provided.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Drake Hotel

Reviewer score

5
TEDDYT
Savannah, GA, USA
Mar 4, 2012

GOOD VALUE

THE TOTAL PACKAGE WITH THIS HOTEL WAS A GREAT VALUE. THE LOCATION COULD NOT BE BETTER. I WILL USE YOUR PACKAGE PLANS IN THE FUTURE. THE AIELINE AS ALWAYS WAS THE PITS. CANCELLED FLIGHT. HAD TO SPEND AN EXTRA NIGHT AT THE AIRPORT HOTEL. AIR TRAVEL TODAY IS JUST ABOUT AS BAD AS IT GETS.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Drake Hotel

Reviewer score

5
mom2joshari
Boardman, OR 97818, USA
Feb 28, 2012

Eastern Oregon to East Chicago Mag Mile

Even though we watched a tumbleweed roll across our path on the way to Portland International Airport, The Drake staff treated my friend and I with the same dignity as celebs & royalty. Top notch and first class in the face of our tiny town do-it-yourself ways. Doormen attempting to assist were bumped into but gracious amid the quickly exchanged 'sorry'. A dream of a lifetime and 20 year bucket list trip to Chicago only enchanced by staying at the world renown Drake Hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

If you need hosiery, lip balm or honey goat cheese, walk 5 blocks south on Michigan to Chicago Ave and visit Walgreens. LIFESAVER (also available) on our short stay AND when I worked on Northwestern University's Medical campus.

Review of The Drake Hotel

Reviewer score

4
brien
Peoria, IL, USA
Feb 27, 2012

Fire escape room

Everything was great except we were given a room down a small fire escape hallway. The fire escape was directly outside the window. Next time I would request a room in another location.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
1
Value:
3
Review of The Drake Hotel

Reviewer score

5
DeHart
Business
Wichita, KS, USA
Feb 27, 2012

Nice for business trip

The experienc was what I have come to expect at the Drake. The staff was very helpful and friendly and the location is ideal for what we like to do in Chicago.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Gibsons Steak House is close and wonderful.

Review of The Drake Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Isabella2005
Chicago, IL, USA
Feb 6, 2012

great weekend getaway

Stafff was very accomodating and the room was cozy. We also enjoyed the restaurants in the hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Drake Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Kasmo
Michigan, USA
Feb 1, 2012

Very nice

Room was nice, went with another couple, booked same way, but their room was much bigger. Didn't get our day robes as was stated , and they did not refill coffee packets or cups for next day. But we had a great time.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Can walk to everything

Review of The Drake Hotel

Reviewer score

4
C. Johnson
Louisville, KY, USA
Jan 31, 2012

Drake is old style Nice!

We had a deluxe King room. It was very comfortable and spacious. 2 full bathrooms! The bed was very comfortable. We will most definitely stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

We had dinner at Il Mullino. A 10 minute walk / $5 cab ride. A Great Italian dinner! Great service!

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