The Drake

140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611 US near Exit 51a on I-94 (~1.5mi)
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4.0 Star Property Near Michigan Avenue
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04/26/2025 - 04/27/2025
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Verified Reviews of The Drake

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Two for two!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
This was the second time in as many years that a train delay required me to layover in Chicago. And on as many occasions The Drake has handled my rather short notice need exceptionally well! It is a GRAND Hotel with a rich history! The rooms are well furnished, the staff is excellent, close to downtown shopping and eateries and the atmosphere is magnificent, particularly during the holiday season, which, on both occasions, I stayed. I can't say enough great things about the hotel. Just let me say, instead of having to make an "emergency stay" there, next time I'll "plan" a stay. Also, a VERY special shout out to the young server at the Coq d'Or who picked up my jacket with my wallet in it and took it to hotel Security! You ABSOLUTELY saved my trip! I hope you are still there when I next return. I wish I remembered your name so I could make my thank you personal. He knows who he is and so I hope my THANK YOU reaches him!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jan 05 to Mon Jan 06 2025 at a $156.99 average nightly rate.
"Best hotel EVER for celebrating the Christmas Holidays."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The service was exemplary; everyone from the doorman to the waitresses to the maids was full of holiday cheer and graciousness. Your hotel itself was dressed up like a Currier and Ives painting; delightful to stroll through and enjoy the holiday exhibits. Since my sister lives across the street at 950 Michigan the Drake is where we'll stay whenever we return to Chicago. Congratulations for adding significantly to our best holiday stay ever.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Dec 29 to Fri Jan 03 2025 at a $295.99 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful Christmas decorations."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The hotel was clean, and the staff was very nice. Great Location
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Dec 26 to Fri Dec 27 2024 at a $208.99 average nightly rate.
"Iconic Hotel in a Great Location."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We were excited for our first real trip to Chicago. We’ve traveled extensively but never to this golden gem of the Midwest.Staying at The Drake was part of our excitement. It’s a grand ole beauty but is a little tired and could use a little pampering. Don’t let that keep you from staying here though, it’s still very beautiful and high tea was one of the highlights! One teeny suggestion I would make is, a full length mirror in each room.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Nov-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Nov 15 to Mon Nov 18 2024 at a $242.25 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful place to stay!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
I have been coming to The Drake over 25 years. I came every year in April to meet my friend from Indiana and we would stay in a room with two bathrooms. Loved it! We came on Friday and left on Sunday and loved having cocktails and later night drinks in the lounge Palm Court. Loved watching the dancing. I brought my husband this year and we have enjoyed our stay. Room 214 was very good!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Nov-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Nov 05 to Thu Nov 07 2024 at a $456.10 average nightly rate.
"Horrible"
Overall Score1.0/ 5
The rooms smelt extremely like mold. The sofas were ripped and worn in both bedrooms. The beds and bedding were old and need to be replaced they had musty odor to them. Carpet needs to be replaced. Basically the rooms need everything yo be replaced. The staff was great! The lobby was beautiful but you get in elevator yo your room and it’s a different story once you get off elevator.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jul 12 to Sat Jul 13 2024 at a $274.99 average nightly rate.
"Very Good"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
View from room is great. Bed linens fine. Staff very good in Oak cafe and condor. Doorman very very helpful. Roberta Klein.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 03 to Fri Jul 05 2024 at a $203.99 average nightly rate.
"Hotel was clean, elegant and comfortable."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Hotel was clean, elegant, comfortable!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu May 09 to Sun May 12 2024 at a $222.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
I was very satisfied with our five day stay, the location and service were perfection.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Nov 03 to Sat Nov 04 2023 at a $414.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at The Drake, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Michigan Avenue and within a 5-minute walk of John Hancock Center. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Art Institute of Chicago and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lincoln Park Zoo.

Grab a bite to eat at LaVazza, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 535 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring MP3 docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Michigan Avenue - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Oak Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
360 CHICAGO - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Oak Street Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Lake Michigan - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
John Hancock Center - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
State Street - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Water Tower Place - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Chicago Water Tower - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Chicago Place Mall - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Lincoln Park - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Prentice Women's Hospital - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 22.3 km / 13.9 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 29.5 km / 18.3 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 42 km / 26.1 mi

The preferred airport for The Drake is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).

Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 40000 square feet (3716 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 22 meeting rooms.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including wireless internet access (surcharge) and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands and a ballroom.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Distance from property (meters) - 91
  • Shopping on site
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Number of meeting rooms - 22
  • Conference space size (meters) - 3716
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Distance from property (ft) - 299
  • Multilingual staff
  • Conference center
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 20
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Ballroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Year Built - 1920
  • Total number of rooms - 535
  • Number of floors - 10
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Reception hall
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Express check-in
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Art gallery on site
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 116
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 25
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 46
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 64
  • Designer stores on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Express check-out
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Conference space
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 40000
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

Midway & Ohare

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 75

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 34

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 12.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 12.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 12.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 53 per day (299 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

Cashless transactions are available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines CleanStay (Hilton)

Essential workers only - NO

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