Rates from The Best Location among Chicago HotelsReal Chicago: The Drake Hotel is a historic, downtown Chicago hotel landmark in the Gold... more »
Rates from The Best Location among Chicago HotelsReal Chicago: The Drake Hotel is a historic, downtown Chicago hotel landmark in the Gold Coast, and has been a symbol of elegance and style since its opening in 1920. Celebrities and guests from around the world stay at The Drake Hotel to experience our first class service and excellent Chicago hotel location: where the Magnificent Mile begins.Chicago City Attractions* Navy Pier* Michigan Avenue Location* Magnificent Mile Shopping & Dining* Lake Michigan* Bloomingdale's* Oak Street Beach* Chicago Gold Coast* John Hancock Center* Water Tower Place* Lincoln Park Zoo* North Avenue BeachThe Drake Hotel offers stunning city and Lake Michigan views and puts you in the heart and soul center of Chicago's famous shopping, nightlife, culture and local dining.The Drake Dining Options* Drake Bros' Restaurant* Famed Cape Cod Room* Coq D'Or Restaurant & Lounge* Afternoon Tea in the Palm CourtClassic Chicago Hotel Style and Modern LuxuryYou'll enjoy the best of both worlds with luxurious guest rooms, opulent suites, uncompromising service and world-class amenities. Plus all the high tech extras you've come to rely on. The Drake Hotel looks forward to welcoming you.The Standard in Chicago Hotel Accommodations* Serta Serenity BedŽ* High style furniture* High-speed Internet access (usage fee)* European-style bed linens* Italian marble bathrooms* La Source bath amenities by Crabtree & EvelynŽ* Clock Radio with MP3 connection* 100% smoke-free accommodations
Hilton
Location. The Drake Hotel is located in downtown Chicago, Ill. adjacent to Michigan Avenue's renowned shops and restaurants. This property stands three blocks from the John Hancock building and Water Tower Place. . Hotel Features. Italian Renaissance architecture pervades the hotel lobby which is distinguished by crystal chandeliers and carved-wood moldings. Constructed in 1920, the hotel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Five restaurants and bars include Drake Bros. which serves American-style fare, Cape Cod which is known for its New England seafood specialties and Coq d'Or which prepares American-style cuisine. The famed Palm Court offers afternoon tea service. Travel Traders convenience store stocks snacks and sundries. A staffed business center houses two computer stations and offers administrative services. A total of 30,000 square feet of function space accommodates up to 500 people. Internet access is complimentary in public areas. Clefs d'Or-designated concierge staff resolves tour and reservation related questions, and attends to special requests. The Drake Hotel's limited-hour fitness center contains polished wood floors and an array of stationary bicycles, treadmills, stair machines, exercise balls and weight-training equipment. The fitness center provides complimentary headphones for use during workouts. . Guestrooms. This 10-story property offers 535 guestrooms equipped with high-speed Internet access for a fee and MP3 adaptors. Hilton Serenity beds feature pillowtop mattresses and down duvets. Bathrooms contain marble vanities, curved shower rods and La Source toiletries. Coffeemakers and minibars are provided in all accommodations. Laptop-compatible, in-room safes are complimentary. . Expert Tip. Many movies have been filmed at The Drake Hotel including Mission Impossible, Risky Business, My Best Friend's Wedding, Flags of Our Fathers and What Women Want. . Kids Eat Free Policy: The hotel provides complimentary breakfast for children six years and under. Each child must be accompanied by one paying adult. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at check-in, check-out or time of service. Valet parking: $49 per 24-hour period (in/out privileges), Pets: $75 per per pet per stay, The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Overall hotel seemed like it could use
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Posted May 16, 2004
Mediocre
Overall hotel seemed like it could use some updating. Lobby and sleeping room decor was OK, not great. Noisy, my floor and bed vibrated with bass music on lower level. Loud traffic noise. Front desk service could be improved ... employees I dealt...
pros: Food, service, roomThe Drake Hotel is without a doubt the finest hotel in the city. The classic elegance can't be matched anywhere. Everything was perfect for my three night stay. The food was also extrodinary. The stay was a dream for the ...
First off, this is a older hotel that
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Posted May 08, 2004
Good
First off, this is a older hotel that has been renovated as well as anyone could hope. Keeping the best of the older features while preventing it from looking dated.
On arrival a nice and polite staff got us to our room quickly. Our room had...
The Drake is known for its location,
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Posted Apr 12, 2004
Excellent
The Drake is known for its location, elegance, and afternoon teas with all the yummies included. I wanted to show a girlfriend from Maine the best of the city last week, and while looking on Expedia.com found a room for $100 (plus tax, etc.. $125). ...
Have stayed at the Drake many times.
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Posted Aug 25, 2003
Good
Have stayed at the Drake many times. This is one of the true, grand hotels in the U.S. We had the Sunday brunch on this last trip and it was amazing, offering full tables of seafood, roasts, egg dishes, traditional breakfast dishes, salads, cold...
I stayed at the Drake hotel last
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Posted May 27, 2003
Excellent
I stayed at the Drake hotel last February.
We got a really good deal on Hotwire and was happily surprised that it was The Drake.I loved the ambiance and personality of that hotel. As soon as you enter the hotel, a lavish lobby welcomes you....
I had read the lobby was beatiful, and
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Posted Mar 27, 2003
Good
I had read the lobby was beatiful, and it was, with a gorgeous flower arrangement in the middle. Our check-in was a breeze and up to the sixth floor we went to our deluxe king lakeview room. Actually we decided to call it the "corner of the...
pros: Comfort, Elegance, Location (N Mich Ave)On a little weekend getaway, we stayed at this glamorous hotel. The decor of this place left us in awe. The staff was pleasant and serving. The concierge was extremely helpful in assisting us to where...
pros: Beautiful, Not crowded, InterestingThe "Drake Hotel", is the best there is because they have good room quality,service,amenties,good value,and overall they are the best.
Took my chances on priceline and got
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Posted Nov 24, 2002
Good
Took my chances on priceline and got this gem. It's old school, but grand as can be. Enter on Walton St. and you walk up the grand stairs to a vibrant, ornate, and welcoming lobby. Originally we got first floor rooms with a view of the main lower...
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