The Drake Hotel is in the finest location in Chicago, situated at the very tip of the Magnificent Mile Neighbourhood, and located right in front of Oak Street Beach overlooking Lake Michigan. It hasn’t lost any of the glitz or traditions which drew in Chicago’s glitterati for its grand opening on New Year’s Eve in 1920, and in the decades which followed. It still hosts High Tea, with its delicate petit fours and fragrant teas now served in the appropriately decadent Palm Court. You can still dine (and drink) at Coq d’Or, the city’s second venue to get that all-important liquor license after Prohibition ended in 1933. A milestone on The Magnificent Mile, with direct access Lake Michigan’s Oak Street Beach, be prepared for drama, history and luxury.
Amenities
Bar
Room Service
Valet parking
Fitness Centre/Gym
Close to City Centre
Restaurant
Where is it
In a central spot at the end of The Magnificent Mile, and with direct access to Oak Street Beach on Lake Michigan, this hotel is a block from John Hancock Center, famous for its 360 CHICAGO and TILT! attractions. It’s also just a few blocks from the Museum of Contemporary Art and two of the city’s most historic landmarks: The Old Water Tower and Chicago Avenue Pumping Station. Transfer time from O'Hare International Airport: 1 hour.
Hotel information
609 rooms and suites. All with individual climate control, flatscreen HDTV with premium movie channels, WiFi access*, fridge*, marble bathroom, safe and luxury terry bathrobes. Deluxe Rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 oversized twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Deluxe Lake View Rooms overlook Lake Michigan with 1 king-size bed or 2 oversized win beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Coq d’Or (piano lounge with cocktails and whiskey bar, open for lunch, dinner and late nights). Café on Oak (open for breakfast). Palm Court (open for afternoon tea and cocktails, with entertainment including live harpists and Salsa dancing). Lavazza Espression (hot drinks, sandwiches and snacks). Room service*. Fitness centre (on-site centre, and access to neighbouring full-service fitness centre*). Arcade shopping. Les Clefs d’Or Concierge. Self parking $49 plua tax, per day and valet parking $70 pus tax, per day (payable locally, subject to change).
*Denotes local charge.
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We came to Chicago on a girls trip and had the best time. It is my first time in Chicago and will visit very soon again
Jun 4, 2025kmmagee11Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
The history and architecture of the hotel is amazing. Joey Laso was so well versed on all the history of the hotel, and truly was a delight with an abundance of information. I will definitely be visiting the Drake again. Joey’s personality shines when he is talking about The Drake.
Wonderful stay!
Jun 4, 2025Lisa A
Hotel is beautiful and Joey Laso was Amazing! Make sure you look him up when you get to The Drake for info and recommendations for your stay! He provided lots of rich history about the hotel as well as the city. His recommendation for food were on point!
my experience
Jun 4, 2025Cortney H
At the Drake I enjoyed the hotels historical backstory and great hospitality, Daphne from Hgv let me know on the promotions for my Hilton account and even though I didn’t get one I still felt very informed and for the future whenever I do have the chance to take a gate away.
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مايو 20, 2025jbE5606YA
Outward appearance was great. Nice ambiance but very dated hotel. Our room(s) needed TLC. Missing furniture, doors had chipped paint, bathroom doors wouldn't stay closed, etc... The beds and pillows are the worst for a luxury hotel. The pillows were non existent at best. The bed mattress moved and dipped in the middle - just horrible! Why twin… Read more
Outward appearance was great. Nice ambiance but very dated hotel. Our room(s) needed TLC. Missing furniture, doors had chipped paint, bathroom doors wouldn't stay closed, etc... The beds and pillows are the worst for a luxury hotel. The pillows were non existent at best. The bed mattress moved and dipped in the middle - just horrible! Why twin beds? Switched rooms thinking the first room was just a fluke - not at all! The second room, although brighter was odd and had missing furniture (not the set up in the "Mgmt-type stock picutres" (misleading). The bar was speakeasy-ish. The disappointing part was our Waiter who was more of a Server with a lack of knowledge and enthusiasm for the cocktails. The signature Snapper soup was tasty. The pretzel was impressive looking but not very flavorful. The dips helped. Honorable mention - Chris the valet member was welcoming and personable from the very moment we walked onto the property even opening the doors for us ~ Thank you! So many luxury properties in Chicago - I don't think this one is top of the list. Read less
Good Job HGV
مايو 19, 2025Mia C
I had a chance to speak with Peter R with HGV at the Drake he was wonderful kind and knowledgeable and answered all of my questions I recommend highly recommend speaking to him on your next trip.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
We came to Chicago on a girls trip and had the best time. It is my first time in Chicago and will visit very soon again
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