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The Drake Hotel Chicago, Chicago

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About the Hotel

140 East Walton Place, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, 60611-1501

The Drake Hotel, a 4-star Chicago hotel, features historic charm alongside modern amenities. Enjoy varied dining options and a fitness center, all situated in the vibrant Gold Coast area, known for shopping, dining, and nightlife.

Rooms & Amenities

Each of the 535 rooms at The Drake Hotel includes deluxe bedding and marble bathrooms, with features like HD TVs, iPod docking stations, and air conditioning. Many rooms offer stunning lake views and additional amenities like laptop-compatible safes.

Dining Options

Dining options at The Drake comprise Café on Oak for breakfast, the Coq d'Or Restaurant & Lounge for steak and fish dishes, and Palm Court, offering Afternoon Tea. Nearby restaurants include The Library Tea Room and The Cheesecake Factory.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure amenities include a fitness center equipped with cardio equipment and weights. Guests can also take part in nearby outdoor activities, with the famous Oak Street Beach just a short walk away.

Services & Transportation

The Drake Hotel's facilities encompass a 24-hour reception, business center, and valet parking. Public transport is accessible, with bus stops and subway stations within a short walking distance, providing easy travel throughout the city.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Upper Floors King Room
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2 persons
23 m² 
Bed options:
1 King Size Bed
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Deluxe Upper Floors King Room
Max:
2 persons
23 m² 
Bed options:
1 King Size Bed
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King Room Hearing Accessible
Max:
2 persons
16 m² 
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1 King Size Bed
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Chicago 1.9 mi
Airports
Midway International (MDW) 13.5 mi
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 17.5 mi
Train
Millennium Station 1.1 mi
Millenium Station 1.1 mi
Metro stations
Chicago2000 ft
Clark/Division2700 ft
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Paid parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Elevator
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Live entertainment
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

140 East Walton Place, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, 60611-1501
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140 East Walton Place, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, 60611-1501
Nearby
875 N Michigan Ave Within Chicago 360
360 Chicago Observation Deck
700 ft
Museums
Loyola University Museum of Art
1300 ft
Shopping Area
Water Tower Place
1300 ft
Gallery
Chicago Water Tower
1500 ft
32 E Oak St # 200 State St. to Michigan Ave.
Oak Street
1400 ft
806 N Michigan Ave
Historic Water Tower
1600 ft
Beach
Oak Street Beach
1400 ft
Restaurants
Drake Brothers
600 ft
140 E Walton Pl 140 East Walton Place
Espression by Lavazza
600 ft
140 E Walton Pl
Cafe on Oak
600 ft
140 E Walton Pl
Martini Bar
600 ft
163 E Walton Pl
The Library Tea Room
600 ft
163 E Walton Pl
Cafe Spiaggia
600 ft
980 N Michigan Ave 2nd Floor
Giordano's
2200 ft
730 N Rush St
The Grill on the Alley
800 ft
909 N Michigan Ave
Mirai Sushi
900 ft
990 N Mies Van Der Rohe Way

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
78%
liked the hotel and would stay again
7.8/10
Very good
Rooms
7.4
Location
8.8
Service
8.2
Dining
7.2
Guest reviews
7.8/10
based on 5 reviews
4/5 based on 4892 reviews
8.4
8.4/10 based on 615 reviews
#116 of 216 hotels in Chicago based on Tripadvisor
Bernard
United States of America, December  2023
8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The room, though spacious, lacked a kitchenette or fridge, and it wasn't ready on time for my check-in. However, the hotel's service was phenomenal with a friendly and attentive staff. The location, at one end of Michigan Avenue, offered proximity to various landmarks and attractions. The dining experience was incredible, especially in Chicago, but the facilities fell short in some aspects.

Rooms
7.0
The room was huge, but the size of the bathroom was underwhelming.
Service
9.0
The staff, from the doorman to housekeeping, was very friendly and always ensuring my satisfaction.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located at one end of Michigan Avenue, close to the Hancock tower and with easy access to shopping and dining options.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience in Chicago was incredible, setting us up for the whole day.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had great facilities such as dry cleaning, laundry services, and valet parking.
Donald
United States of America, December  2023
8.0/10

I had a mix of emotions about this hotel. The room was beautiful, comfortable, clean, and spacious, but had a broken window shade just hanging there. The service was friendly and professional, but lacking in some areas like knowledge of certain policies and seating availability. The location was perfect for exploring the city and the room in the Princess Diana Suite exceeded expectations, yet I encountered a washed blood stain that raised concerns about cleanliness. The dining experience was incredible and set me up for the whole day, even though it would have been nice for the price of the hotel. Overall, there were highs and lows to consider.

Rooms
8.0
Despite the broken window shade, the room itself was great, comfortable, clean, and spacious.
Service
7.0
The staff members were friendly and mostly professional, but some lacked knowledge on specific policies and computer skills.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was great, right on the magnificent mile and the edge of the lake, making it convenient to explore the city's highlights.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was incredible and provided a satisfying start to the day, though improvements could be made considering the hotel's price.
Facilities
The hotel's facilities were almost nonexistent, with limited places to sit down.
George
United Kingdom, October  2023
7.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Chicago, making it easy to access great shopping and dining options. The rooms, though showing some signs of age, are spacious, clean, and quiet, providing a comfortable stay. The service, while trying hard under challenging conditions, could be faster compared to other nearby hotels. The dining experience is decent but falls short when compared to similar caliber hotels. Overall, a good value for the prime location and comfortable accommodations.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are spacious, clean, and quiet, with comfortable beds and attractive furnishings.
Service
7.0
The service staff were dedicated and trying hard under difficult circumstances, although service could be quicker.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location in downtown Chicago is superb, providing easy access to shopping, dining, and major attractions.
Dining
6.0
The dining options are average, offering a decent selection but not as impressive as other similar hotels.
Facilities
7.0
Ron
United Kingdom, August  2023
7.8/10

The hotel has a superb location, convenient for exploring downtown Chicago. The rooms, while clean, are starting to show signs of wear and tear, but the beds are comfy and quiet. The service was top-notch with friendly staff, although some areas could use improvement. The dining experience was average, with room for enhancement. The facilities overall were adequate.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are clean, quirky, and well-worn, showing their age, but the beds are very comfortable and quiet.
Service
9.0
The service was very accommodating and the staff, from doormen to receptionists, were delightful.
Location
10.0
The hotel is perfectly situated in downtown Chicago, close to great dining and shopping options.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was average, with room for improvement compared to other similar hotels.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities are standard and satisfactory.
Barbara
United States of America, April  2023
7.8/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were more than adequate, full of light, but unfortunately very noisy and hot, with the air conditioning not working properly. The service was very attentive, helpful, and friendly, which made my stay enjoyable, although some complaints were not fully resolved. The location was great, right in the heart of restaurants and shopping, despite some limitations of the building's design. The dining experience was good overall, although a bit pricey. The facilities offered were satisfactory, complementing my stay.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were more than adequate and full of light, but very noisy and hot with apparent issues with the air conditioning.
Service
9.0
The service was fantastic - helpful, kind, courteous, and friendly, creating a positive experience overall.
Location
8.0
The location was great, right on the heart of restaurants and shopping, within walking distance to many places.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good overall, although a bit pricey as expected.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities provided were satisfactory and met my needs during my stay.
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