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The Drake Hotel

140 E Walton Place Chicago, 60611 United States of America

Traditional, elegant Chicago on the Magnificent Mile

Close to lake
Overlooking Lake Michigan, this opulent 1920s landmark Chicago hotel is set on the Magnificent Mile, with the shops of Water Tower Place a block away; Oak Street Beach is across the street. Show more
Afternoon tea
Each afternoon, the Palm Court hosts a traditional English tea with live harp music next to an antique marble fountain. Wireless Internet access is available in the hotel lobby.
High-speed Internet
Classic in design, guestrooms at The Drake Hotel feature Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath products plus high-speed Internet access, pay movies, and laptop-compatible safes. Hide

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King Deluxe - Non Refundable
One king bed. City view. 250-275 square feet. Multi-line phone with caller ID. Video games (surcharge). High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Laptop-compatible safe. Complimentary nightly turndown service with chocolates and ice delivery available upon request.
One Queen - Non Refundable
One queen bed. 250-275 square feet. Multi-line phone with caller ID. Video games (surcharge). High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Laptop-compatible safe. Complimentary nightly turndown service with chocolates and ice delivery available upon request.
King - Non-Refundable
One king bed. Two armchairs upholstered with neutral-tone fabrics. Large desk with swivel chair. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with video games. Dual-line speakerphone with caller ID and voice mail. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Evening turndown upon request.
Two Twins - Non-Refundable
Two twin beds. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable TV with pay movies and video games. Clock radio. In-room safe. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities.
King Executive Floor
One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable TV with pay movies and video games. Clock radio. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Bathrobe.
King Exec. Floor Lakeview - Non-Refundable
One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable TV with pay movies and video games. Clock radio. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Bathrobe.
King Sofabed Family Rm
1 king bed and 1 sofa bed. Premium bedding. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge. Cable/satellite TV. Pay movies. Video-game console. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Makeup/shaving mirror. Designer toiletries. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking rooms only.
2 Queens Family Room
2 queenPremium bedding. Desk. Television with cable/satellite channels, video-game console, and pay movies. Wired Internet access (surcharge). Fax machine and laptop-compatible safe. Complimentary newspapers. Minibar. Shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer, designer toiletries, and makeup/shaving mirror. Clock radio, hypo-allergenic bedding, and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Turndown service available on request. Non-Smoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

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  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Pet policy - dogs only
  • Pet maximum weight in lb is 75
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: USD 49 per day (in/out privileges)
    • Pet fee: USD 75 per stay
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Property Amenities

On-site dining options at the Drake Hotel include a renowned seafood restaurant, a steakhouse with lake views, an intimate piano lounge, and 24-hour room service.

A fitness/wellness center is equipped with cardiovascular and strength-training equipment (surcharge). Guests also receive discounted access to the Equinox health club, less than a block away, with an indoor pool, massage therapy, and yoga and Pilates classes.

The staffed business center, with two flat-screen monitors, is open Monday–Saturday, with printing, copying, shipping, office supplies, faxing, and high-speed Internet access (surcharges).

The hotel's 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space includes the Gold Coast Room, which features Italian architectural style, marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and room for 600 guests. Event catering, audiovisual equipment, and high-speed Internet access are available (surcharge).

  • Concierge desk
  • Fitness facilities
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Banquet facilities
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Event catering
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Business services
  • Computer rental
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Security guard
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Total number of rooms - 535
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Valet parking
  • Number of floors - 11
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
  • Luggage storage
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Parking limited (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Elevator/lift
  • Room service
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Rooms

This 11-story downtown Chicago hotel offers 535 guestrooms, all with Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath products.

Other amenities include laptop-compatible safes, multi-line phones with caller ID, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and video games (surcharge).

Complimentary nightly turndown service with chocolates and ice delivery is available upon request.

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Room Amenities

  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Video-game console
  • Pay movies
  • Premium bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Air conditioning
  • Multi-line phone
  • Voice mail
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
  • Clock radio
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • In-room safe
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Dining

Cape Cod Room - Specializing in seafood dishes—including lobster, bouillabaisse, and crab cakes—this popular restaurant features a nautical decor, red-and-white checkered tablecloths, and light fixtures made from copper pots. Open for lunch and dinner.

Drake Bros. - Offering superb views of Lake Michigan, this steakhouse is decorated with black-and-white vintage Chicago photography. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.

Coq d'Or - This intimate lounge is a throwback to its Prohibition past, with dim lighting, low ceilings, and brick-red leather booths and barstools. Martinis are the drink specialty, and a short menu features dishes from the Cape Cod Room, including clam chowder and whitefish. Lunch and dinner are served daily.

Palm Court - Located in the hotel's upper lobby, this Chicago tradition hosts cocktails, coffee, and traditional English tea next to an antique marble fountain. A harpist plays at teatime, and live music is also featured nightly.

Room service is available 24 hours.

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Recreation

The Drake Hotel's fitness center features polished wood floors and an array of new equipment including stationary bicycles, treadmills, stair machines, exercise balls, and strength-training equipment (surcharge can be paid per day or per stay). Complimentary earphones are available during workouts. Guests also receive discounted access to the facilities and classes at the Equinox health club in the Bloomingdale's building less than a block away.

The hotel is across Lake Shore Drive from Oak Street Beach on Lake Michigan, popular for sunbathing and swimming in the summer. Guests can walk, jog, or bike along a 20-mile lakefront path. Canoeing, kayaking, and rowing equipment can be rented from the Lincoln Park Boathouse, two miles away. Four miles from the hotel, the Sydney R. Marovitz golf course offers a challenging and scenic nine-hole course along Lake Michigan.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Swimming nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Racquetball/squash nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
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Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at The Drake Hotel

4.5
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.5
Hotel condition:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.5
Location:
4.9
Neighborhood:
4.8
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A Traveler from Peoria, il
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 6 2011

“Landmark hotel”

Absolutely charming!

Frank B from Uniontown, PA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 23 2011

“Grand Hotel - Completely Updated”

The Drake has been completely refurbished, however it maintains the grand vintage feel. Gone are the threadbare carpets and upholstery from my last stay there. Visited for the Mag Mile Lights Festival and was very impressed. We will definitely stay there again. The Drake is worth a visit even if you are not a hotel guest.

Ike J from Dubuque, Iowa
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 17 2011

“one of our favorite hotels to stay at”

As always an enjoyable relaxing hotel close to all our favorite places to go. We love it and will be back.

Area recommendations
The Grape Street Piano Bar live music and the Underground Bar as well as Michigan Ave Shopping and the Merchants Mart
A Traveler from Philadelphia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 14 2011

“Almost perfect”

Exceptional hotel and a great delight to stay in for a weekend. Perfect location and ambiance and excellent service. The hotel restaurants are very good, incouding the Cape Cod Room.Room extremely comfortable. Would go back in a minute.

Area recommendations
Near North, North Michigan Avenue: activity, ambiance, variety of things to see and do
A Traveler
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 13 2011

“Great place”

Very nice hotel, great location

A Traveler from Owensboro, KY
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 27 2011

“Great place, great people”

Excellent "old" hotel nicely redone: great location. Rooms a bit small, but staff was wonderful

Martin
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 19 2011

“Dated, but comfortable, good service, great location, no free wifi”

The location is excellent, best part of Michigan Ave. The hotel is dated but in good condition. Room is very comfortable but has loud clanking sounds from the heating in the middle of the night. There is a nice gym. Service was excellent. They have no free wifi in public areas. That was an issue for me.

A Traveler from Springfield, Missouri
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 18 2011

“Would not come back”

Had to get somebody to fix t.v. , could never get air conditioner to work well. Shower dirty

Monika from Washington, DC
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 17 2011

“Classic Chicago Hotel Worth Visiting”

My husband and I stayed at the Drake for 4 nights and loved the elegance and old school charm. The service was phenomenal. However, it is very expensive - not the hotel room per se, but Wi-Fi (we travel with our own hot spot) and drinks and meals. $70 breakfast for 2 anyone? However, the drinks were impeccably made, and the food we had - breakfast, lunch, and dinner but no room service - was all fabulous.

Charles S from Fort Wayne Indiana
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 11 2011

“One of Chicago's Best Hotels”

Everything was perfect from the moment we arrived and the valet whisked our car to the garage and our bags to our room. We were on the second floor and the view was simply of the back of the hotel, but the room was very nice and perfectly kept. Room service breakfast was on time and delicious.

Area recommendations
Michigan Ave for the shopping and food!
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The Drake Hotel

140 E Walton Place Chicago, 60611 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Hancock Tower - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
  • Water Tower Place - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Chicago Water Tower - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Newberry Library - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Tribune Tower - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Ohio Street Beach - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Architech Gallery - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Wrigley Building - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • International Museum of Surgical Science - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • Michigan Avenue Bridge - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
  • Chicago History Museum - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Chicago Children's Museum - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • North Avenue Beach - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Second City - 1.6 km / 1 mi

Location Highlights

  • In city center
  • Convention center nearby
  • Water nearby
  • Full-service health spa nearby

The closest major airports to The Drake Hotel are:

Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.) - 15.8 km / 9.8 mi

Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) - 24.8 km / 15.4 mi

The preferred airport for The Drake Hotel is Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.).

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Chicago, IL, United States (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)

Area:

Magnificent Mile - River North, Illinois, United States of America: Magnificent Mile, a part of Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River to Oak Street, appeals to tourists because of its flashy department stores and fancy restaurants. Several of the Windy City’s architectural wonders are here, including the John Hancock Center and the Old Chicago Water Tower. Just north of the Chicago River, River North is home to the city’s shopping, design, and gallery districts.

The Drake Hotel

140 E Walton Place Chicago, 60611 United States of America

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