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The Drake

The Drake
The Drake – Chicago, IL
The Drake – Chicago, IL
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About The Drake

Featuring stunning views of Lake Michigan, the Chicago Drake hotel is 3 minutes' walk from Oak Street Beach and 1 mile from Navy Pier. This hotel built in 1920 includes elegantly designed guest rooms and a chance to enjoy an afternoon tea or cocktails at Palm Court. Each spacious room at The Drake provides deluxe bedding and marble bathrooms. Guest rooms offer a flat-screen HD TV with HBO and an iPod docking station. Guests at the Drake Hilton Hotel can explore the shops located on the arcade level of the hotel. A convenience store and foreign currency exchange services are also available. Lincoln Park Zoo is 2.4 miles from this hotel in Chicago. The John Hancock Center is less than 5 minutes' walk away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1627 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Love the location. But they can use some updates or at least repaint.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Wonderful views of Lake Michigan and great bar!

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Great front desk staff. Hotel feels a little dated. Our room smelled musty. Front desk offered to move us. Good access to lake shore drive

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Absolutely enjoyed my stay here. Beautiful hotel

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Pinch me! It was gorgeous

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great location the Grand Dame of chicago. Elegant

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Excellent location and staff

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Old school charm in this beautiful hotel. Comfortable bed and clean. We a lovely dinner and really great drinks in the restaurant. Really nice walkable location.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I felt so taken care of that I didn’t want to leave! The staff and hotel made me feel so special and safe at all times. I brought my dog with me and was treated so nicely by everyone. 10/10 and I can’t wait to come back!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    It was a great experience

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    She is a tired old lady. The amenities that make a stay more comfortable or even a little more fun are completely missing. Had to ask for a robe. Nothing uplifting about the room. Dated dark brown furniture, a tear in the carpet, I went to my room to sleep but didn’t enjoy being there.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    From door to door thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Could not get cash from front desk when the atm was down.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Old and outdated inside

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Classic old Hotel in Chicago that is being upgraded

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    It is a beautiful historic building in a great location. The rooms are spacious and elegant, however they smell old: mildewing slightly. Also the restaurants in the building are not good except for Lavazza. The in-room dining is not tasty and they forgot some of my items. In the lobby, if you hang out too long they will come pressure you to sign up for deals. Overall, a bit disappointing for such a lovely historic building especially at the prices they charge.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The location was THE BEST!! The view was TO DIE FOR (lake view room). AIhigher floor stay might help avoid the noise of the heavy traffic The restaurant and bar was a little different (not what I had in mind for a restaurant -it is more like a bar with tables to order food and eat. The fish and chips were great. The reuben was very good and the martini was spot on. So - it worked out. Breakfast was very good. The Magnificent Mile walk was refreshing and SO MUCH TO SHOPPING available. The weather was perfect 55-70 degrees everyday of our trip. It was hard to return to Texas after such a lovely weather experience in the windy city.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I love how unique the hotel is, the architecture is top and how they kept vintage items. I think the beds need updating, since they can be uncomfortable,

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great place

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Non-operable refrigerator that had to be replaced. Poorly functioning shower. Limited amount of conditioner that was not sufficient for two girls with long hair. No body wash. Definitely disappointing.

Frequently asked questions about The Drake

Does The Drake have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Drake offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Drake offer parking?
Yes, The Drake offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Drake have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Drake offers a conference center for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Drake have a fitness center?
Yes, The Drake features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is The Drake located, and how walkable is the area?
The Drake is located at 140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611-1501. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Drake
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue 0.1 mi
  • Trump International Hotel and Tower 0.8 mi
  • Chicago Merchandise Mart 1.0 mi
  • Aon Center 1.0 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago 1.4 mi
  • Willis Tower 1.6 mi
  • United Center 2.9 mi

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