The Drake

4.0 star property
Lakefront Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with 2 restaurants
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
View from room
Lobby
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, friendly staff, spacious rooms

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
The price is AU$267
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Showing 21 of 21 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View (Michigan)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 74 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Deluxe, Mobility & Hearing)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 24 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds, Lake View (Dual European)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (High Floor)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View (Mobility & Hearing)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
  • 65 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds (Dual European)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 39 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • John Hancock Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Willis Tower - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago Station (Red Line) - 10 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Doc B's Fresh Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rosebud Steakhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Drake

Hotel near Michigan Avenue
Located close to John Hancock Center and Navy Pier, The Drake provides a corner/local shop, an art gallery on-site and designer shops on-site. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge), with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and concierge services
  • A ballroom, 22 meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 535 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 48-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 12.95 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 12.95 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 53 per day)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe on Oak
  • Coq d'Or Restaurant & Bar
  • LaVazza
  • Palm Court Afternoon Tea

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 22 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (40,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (64 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (116 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1920
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Honors mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 34 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Drake Chicago
Drake Hotel
Drake Hotel Chicago
Hotel Drake
Chicago Drake Hotel
The Drake Hotel Chicago
Drake Hilton Hotel
Drake Hilton Chicago
The Drake Hotel
The Drake Chicago
The Drake Hotel Chicago
The Drake a Hilton Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is The Drake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Drake?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Drake on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$267.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Drake?

Valet parking is available for USD 75 per day.

What time is check-in at The Drake?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Drake?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Drake located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps away from Michigan Avenue and John Hancock Center. Navy Pier and Art Institute of Chicago are also within 2 mi (3 km). Chicago Station (Red Line) is 10 minutes by foot and Clark-Division Station is 11 minutes.

The Drake Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1016 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1016 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1016 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we were excited about the landmark status and proximity to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill, Edina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great staff and service. Well managed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Streamwood

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Drake is the Chicago classic. Service was first rate. Enjoyed our room and our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Zainab

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
The water pressure in my room's bathroom was very low. I don't think the room was very clean for a 4 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went to a show in the bar featuring American standards (soprano and piano). Very nice atmosphere. Excellent drinks and dining. Breakfast outstanding. We’d come back anytime!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mies

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay here. Rooms are classically furnished. Wonderful night of sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Yu

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poor sound proof
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

edward

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Medford

Travelled with family
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a very beautiful hotel. Top notch staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Colton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location & seemed quiet & private
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very grand historical hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

rich

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0