The Drake

4.0 star property

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Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Reception
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • John Hancock Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Navy Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View (Michigan)

  • Lake view
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • Lake view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds (Dual European)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Drake

Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Other amenities include a conference center, a coffee shop/cafe, and WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Drake offers 535 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wired and wireless Internet access (WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Drake. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Michigan Avenue. Enjoy features like 2 restaurants, a gym, and a bar.
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to shopping and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Michigan Avenue and John Hancock Center
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center, 22 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available.

Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 40000 square feet (3716 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Drake. Parking is available for a fee.

This Chicago hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and noon.
LaVazza - Onsite café.
Coq d'Or Restaurant & Bar - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Palm Court Afternoon Tea - Onsite restaurant. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Cafe on Oak - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open select days.

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

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Shopping

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

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 at the property
Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Honors mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
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.
Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

The Drake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 776 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1180 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with historic elegance. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to Children’s Hospital, nice stay

The Drake was great! The employees were all super friendly and the facility was nice. We were there from out of town for an appointment at Lurie Children’s Hospital and it was a great location. Near Watertower Place and obviously all the shopping on Michigan Ave. there were gluten free muffin options in the coffee shop which was great for my son and I. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, VICKSBURG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Classic hotel with great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eymer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carson

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

6/10 Okay

James

The "Grand Old Dame" should perhaps just be called the "Old Dame" now. It still has the wonderful location on the Mag Mile, but it just seems tired and out of sorts. Starting with the room, which was old but without the charm one would hope. Our toilet hardly worked taking three flushes to accomplish anything worthwhile and the staff seemed if the holidays and finally gotten the better of them; tired and seemingly without joy. Many years ago we would love to stop at the iconic Coq d' Or for a drink, but this Chicago stay we didn't have the courage to stop in worrying that our good memories would be tainted as well. There are much better choices in the city for a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older room but very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's an older hotel but that's the charm. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed, Niles

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Leslie J

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Drake has an illustrious history, but it definitely has not kept up with the times and unfortunately it is not the hotel it once was. The room was clean enough, but the furnishings and amenities were simply worn and outdated. The biggest complaint I had was with the heat/AC just did not work properly. My stay was in December and the room felt stuffy, so I turned the AC on thru the room thermostat, not only did it not cool the room, it was unacceptably loud. When I spoke to the front desk to ask if I could change rooms, they said the hotel ventilation system is old and changing rooms probably would not make a difference, but they would send someone up to look at the vent and crack open the window (which we could not do ourselves). Upon returning to the room, we turned on the AC and it did seem to be a little quieter. However, after about 1/2 hour, it was as loud as it was before and now the room was getting cold because the window was open in December in Chicago. So basically we had no room temperature control for 3 days. Really not acceptable for any hotel room, let alone The Drake. Lastly, there were strange, unpleasant odors throughout the hotel, perhaps due to the poor ventilation system.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very accommodating. The location is excellent for shopping and dining. The rooms are spacious and not very expensive but the entire hotel is in need of a renovation
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhuoyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thurble

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and classic
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel in great location.

Beautiful hotel in great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

AlTricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Drake is centrally located and within walking distance of great shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilona

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Classic chicago

Classic chicago
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Katerina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The room was extremely hot regardless of temperature change on the thermostat. Very stuffy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gerard, Edenbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024