The Drake Hotel

Set in the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood, at the start of the Magnificent Mile, this iconic Chicago hotel is footsteps from Oak Street Beach and Lake Michigan. History of the Drake abounds which famous guests including Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and Hugh Hefner...

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140 E Walton Pl (at Michigan Ave) Chicago , IL 60611 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes

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Rachelle Wright

Yes I like this hotel but there could be some improvements made such as maybe some live harp music or light jazz in the lobby. The food here is amazing. Would love to see some updates 2 the room!

Spoon University

Enjoy elegant afternoon tea at The Drake with the hotel 's oldest guest, the Lady in Red. Said to have discovered her husband's infidelity on NYE, she threw herself from the 10th floor to her death. Read more

Casey Munger

Tea , atmosphere, n finger foods were all wonderful. My girlfriends and I had a great time dressing up and having tea here. Make a reservation early, we made our a month in advance for Christmas time .

Brad Hager

Such a beautiful, nostalgic hotel with lots of history. Great food, shops, and bars . The rooms are very nice and the decor throughout the hotel is amazing. One of my favorite hotels in Chicago .

Mitchell S

I love the great service I get at the Drake! I was also surprised at the great service I got from their black car service, Echo Limousine. Clean , new cars and professional drivers.

Isa Sierra

A charmingly old school hotel that made us smile! The concierges were truly lovely. Amazing dry martinis and music at the bar . Definitely worth a visit.

Heli Zilliacus

They had the best swing dance night! Wow it was fun! Also the best place for people watching at the bar after midnight.. Or maybe we were watched instead...any way a must visit!

Bill Caples

Grew up down the street from here. Hilton has done a decent job of updating rooms, albeit they've made the executive lounge small and cramped and no longer a full bar . Still a great lady among Chicago

Nathan Smith

A stunning foyer promises the best, and the service and amenities live up to it. The friendliest staff and some of the best cocktails in the north

@KayeNW

My favorite Chicago hotel by far. Iconic and charming with large rooms, a prime location and a great bar , you just can't beat spending a summer weekend here.

Konnie

It is an absolute must to dine in the Cape Cod Room. The seafood is superb. Try the pacific Alaskan salmon w/lobster sauce & the crab cakes are to live for. Enjoy!

Lina Gonzo

This place is frickin' amazing! Ballroom after ballroom after beautiful ballroom !

Jamie Iacobucci

Having tea here at Christmas is such a great experience! The shops connected to this beautiful hotel are really top-notch.

HDcustom1

@ The Cape Cod . The $29 Walleye encompassed enough fish to barely fill a quarter of the plate. I violated one of one of my most steadfast rules; NEVER eat in the hotel 's restaurant !

Kurt Kelly

1st Class service, a classic experience of 5 star excellent service. A must see when in Chicago

Lucille Fisher

The Afternoon High Tea delivered with the venue, music & friendly service , BUT lobster (more shrimp actually) roll, & other offerings were underwhelming. For $103 for two, it should be better.

Rev. Billy

The staff at the drake are amazing and always make me feel like I'm the most important person there. If you have a chance go for high tea . We also like to go for wine and desert at palm court

Jessica Toliuszis

The rooms are large and authentic . Some rooms have 2 bathrooms . Great for a family

Tom Duberville

You can't go wrong at the The Drake. Friday night is usually the best of all nights

Cole Kennedy

The epitome of elegance. Sip cocktails and imagine you're living in the roaring '20s.

Allison Kaminski

Historic hotel . Go with a group for high tea !! So much fun!!

Kelly Bolyard

Tip The great bartender , Daniel well !! He is very accommodating

Gayot Publications

Staying here makes exploring the city effortless. Must-see destinations are easily accessible. Lake Shore Drive is a stone’s throw away and so is Museum Complex!

Kurt Kelly

Broadcast Remote Studios from anywhere in the world: Have Mic will travel, have computer will record, have WIFI will connect! Let's do this thing for Network Broadcasting Globally. ..

Lina Gonzo

A simply spectacular wedding at The Drake Hotel! Congrats Paul and Frank! Love ya!

Victoria Elli

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Katia

Very disappointing, very small room and bathroom , lacklustre lobby, and it is located at the north of Magnificent Mile, far from the museums and the parks (about 30 min walk)

Ellie Huber

I love the ballrooms . The wedding space is beautiful.

Kurt Kelly

1st Class service, a classic experience of 5 star excellent service

Doug McCullough

Great old hotel . Love the service and location.

Lina Gonzo

See Xavier in the Gold Coast Room for the best service!

USA TODAY

Famous guests include Winston Churchill, Pope John Paul II and Presidents Eisenhower, Ford, Clinton and Obama. Read more

Amy Lindsey

The pear caramel tea is wonderful! And you have to try the scones .

Alex

Want a cool idea for a first date - high tea . It's not insanely $$ , it's eating but nothing that might be embarrassing ... Great place to talk in an elegant surrounding with no drunken craziness!!

FLee Queen of Tarts

Location of the FLAG CD Release Tea Party with Emilie Autumn herself! It's fancy , so wear your best.

Frank Lizzadro

The Drake Hotel gets more good will then deserved and why would you want to associate with mobsters. Drake, you can go fuck yourself.

Maddie Triplett

Wonderful hotel in a wonderful city , you can't go wrong!

Bill Caples

Executive lounge now small and crowded !

Alexandre Hecker

Great views

Laura McGowan

Upgrade to concierge . Beautiful view of the lake & gold coast. Lovely place to work w/ a view . Not to mention, yummy food.

Dustin

Overlook Hotel July 4, 1921 vibes

Gilt City

You may recognize this hotel from the big screen . Movies filmed here include Mission: Impossible, Risky Business, My Best Friend's Wedding and What Women Want.

Joel Fisher

Fabulous Hotel

Mina R

high tea here is amazing. ask them to make you only veg sandwiches

Gayot Publications

Variety is the spice of life with The Drake’s four excellent dinning venues.

Rodrigo de Oliveira

Comfortable and classical hotel . The main advantage is localization!

Matt Dicker

My favorite hotel in Chicago . This place looks beautiful at Christmas time .

Gord On

The best beds in town , like a baby!Might of been a the Martini night cap!

Dana Parker

Best tea in the city

Mike O'C

Never seen 1-person bathrooms attached to conference rooms . Convenient!

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Very pretty and intimate setting. Love the egg salad sandwich and banana bread. This might sound weird, but eat it with lemon curd and clotted cream. Nice place for afternoon tea in overall. - Alicia Kosasih

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