The Drake

Property class: 4
Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants, near Michigan Avenue

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You'll be in a fantastic location at The Drake, just a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and 875 North Michigan Avenue. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Navy Pier and Art Institute of Chicago are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Chicago Station (Red Line) is 10 minutes and Clark-Division Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Internet access
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
$139 nightly
The total price is $165
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees

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View all photos for Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Deluxe, Mobility & Hearing)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and two windows with curtains.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and two windows with curtains.

Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and two windows with curtains.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View (Michigan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 799 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a framed picture, and a view of a cityscape and beach.

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and two windows with curtains.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

  • 800 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and two windows with curtains.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a framed picture, and a view of a cityscape and beach.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Dual European)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a framed picture, and a view of a cityscape and beach.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and two windows with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (High Floor)

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a framed picture, and a view of a cityscape and beach.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 259 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 5 King Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Beach View (Oak)

A hotel room with a large bed, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a view of a cityscape and ocean through the windows.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Beach View (Oak)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and two windows with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Water Tower Place - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oak Street Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 360 CHICAGO - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 35 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 47 min drive
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago 18th Street Station - 4 min drive
  • Millennium Station - 23 min walk
  • Chicago Station (Red Line) - 10 min walk
  • Clark-Division Station - 11 min walk
  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aster Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Millennium Knickerbocker Lobby Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Whispers at Oak Street Beach - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Drake

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at The Drake, just a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and 875 North Michigan Avenue. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Navy Pier and Art Institute of Chicago are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Chicago Station (Red Line) is 10 minutes and Clark-Division Station is 11 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 535 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Honors mobile app before check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) and wired internet access in rooms*

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 82 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Offsite parking within 299 ft (USD 56 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

The Drake Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's restaurant offered great food, good service, and lively atmosphere, with many guests praising its excellent dining experience. (56 reviews)
  • The hotel's beach location offers stunning views and easy access to the beach. (22 reviews)
  • The hotel is pet-friendly and welcomes both cats and dogs with open arms. (4 reviews)
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Historical

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and hotel was super nice. Would definitely stay there again
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and well maintained traditional hotel. Great location in the city, easily walkable to dining and activities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and staff
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10/10 Exceptional

I have always wanted to stay here and it did not disappoint. Beautiful well appointed rooms, outstanding personable staff. Just a classic and elegant hotel!
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful vintage hotel. Perfect location within walking distance to everything. Amazing views of Lake Michigan. I look forward to returning soon.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location the Grand Dame of chicago. Elegant
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10/10 Exceptional

A room was specious and clean. Location is 5 star
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10/10 Exceptional

I never write reviews but the staff at the Drake were so helpful and made this trip very pleasant. Westin employees were striking and noisy right under our window and staff helped me switch to a quieter room. Everyone (reception, housekeeping, bartender, doormen) had a smile and was helpful. Bravo!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and great people.
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6/10 Good

I've stayed at the Drake many times. This room was the worst I've had. Granted, the place is old, but the shower in my room leaked quite a bit, and whenever anyone flushed the toilet, I got scalded, either when I was in the shower, or washing at the sink. Other than that, I love the place - location, vibe, etc.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is grand old establishment and the service was top notch. Love the bar and breakfast place.
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6/10 Good

such a beautiful historic hotel. there is so much potential if hilton would spend some $. we were in a huge executive suite that smelled musty. just needs to be modernized.
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10/10 Exceptional

Especially good location and friendly staff. Beds were cozy.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was perfect Near the Beach Near Restaurants near everything I need.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel staff is friendly and attentive. The hotel itself is showing it's age. Our room had a portable floor a/c unit. The window was closed shut with black electrician's tape. The hot and cold water knobs were loose and came off easily. Even with these small issues, the hotel is still one of a kind. The view can't be beaten. The front desk staff went out of their way to answer our questions.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great experience staying at your hotel. The staff was friendly and the room was super clean and nice
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel! It is historic and elegant. We will stay here again in the future!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great historic hotel. In a great location downtown close to lots of things. Taxis available anytime you want them. Really enjoyed my stay.
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8/10 Very good

The location was THE BEST!! The view was TO DIE FOR (lake view room). AIhigher floor stay might help avoid the noise of the heavy traffic The restaurant and bar was a little different (not what I had in mind for a restaurant -it is more like a bar with tables to order food and eat. The fish and chips were great. The reuben was very good and the martini was spot on. So - it worked out. Breakfast was very good. The Magnificent Mile walk was refreshing and SO MUCH TO SHOPPING available. The weather was perfect 55-70 degrees everyday of our trip. It was hard to return to Texas after such a lovely weather experience in the windy city.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly service and convenient location
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8/10 Very good

Property was beautiful and in a great location. The only issue we had was the room smelled like smoke.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location near Chicago’s top attractions, food, and shopping. Very comfortable rooms.
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8/10 Very good

Very convenient to Michigan Avenue. Good staff overall. Consistently good not great
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6/10 Good

She is a tired old lady. The amenities that make a stay more comfortable or even a little more fun are completely missing. Had to ask for a robe. Nothing uplifting about the room. Dated dark brown furniture, a tear in the carpet, I went to my room to sleep but didn’t enjoy being there.
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel - lots of history there. Great meeting/conference rooms too. Room was a little tired though.