The Drake  

The only thing I liked about The Drake is the location.

1. The room was too small and there was no dresser to put clothes into or to place things on top. 2. The air-conditioning unit in the room was extremely noisy, especially when it turned on and off evey few minutes during the night. I averaged about 3 hours of sleep the three nights I stayed there. 3. I was very disappointed that there was no Wifi in the hotel at all and the price to use the internet at the business center was outrageous! 4. The price of breakfast at the restaurant was ridiculous - $10 for a bowl of cold cereal!?!?! Definitely NOT worth what I paid for this hotel room!

Feeling of homeyness. Staff takes good care of you

Noise from heating equipment?

It was a beautiful luxurious hotel right in the heart of the city and it fit our budget. The staff was wonderful, the room was very nice and the beds were extra comfy!

We liked the fact that we were close to Lake Michigan and close to shopping. The lobby was very nice. The afternoon harp music was a very nice touch. Met some of our basic wants/needs since we did not plan to spend much time in our room. Service from our concierge was outstanding!

The ambiance of the lobby outshined the rooms. Lax in housekeeping department.

The location, the ambience of history,the corner room I had 154, the gym

Had delay and trouble getting hot water for shower, I didn't know that any business hotel charges fot in room Internet these days

We live in Chicagoland, but this was a surprise for my husband's birthday. The staff was amazing at helping me pull off the surprise. Rooms are spacious, clean, and elegant.

Thin walls. Our neighbors had a fun morning just when I was hoping to sleep. I recommend the experience, just don't plan on sleeping late.

Old Chicago elegance: An historic landmark on the edge of Chicago's Gold Coast overlooking Lake Michigan and Lake Shore Drive. We highly recommend The Drake Hotel.

Atmosphere and location were very good.

Some staff members displayed a poor service attitude (little motivation to solve customer problems). Not very common for a hotel with this standard. Internet was excessively expensive, should be included.

Great old- world hotel, with all that you expect at this price. It's not hip, but confident in it's style. Two minute walk to Hancock Observatory and beach. Stay here with your parents.

The Drake Hotel, listed as a National History Place and the best possible location to visit Chicago. Right on the Magnificent Mile, Oak Street Beach and within walking distance from the South Loop, Lincoln Park and other historic neighborhoods. Very good service and facilities are available. One of the best hotels I've ever stayed. The Real Chicago !

Book your room with breakfast included or this can become expensive. Don't bring your car to Chicago, you don't need one and parking will be expensive as well.

We had a very nice room facing Lake Michigan. Concierge was helpful with booking a tour. Staff were very helpful and courteous.

Room was not ready when we checked in at 3:15 pm

Location - close to Lake Michigan, loads of shopping nearby, great restaurants close by. In the heart of a great city.

First day we went to breakfast in the hotel. It was way too expensive.

Lake view makes the high ceilings, old-style glamor of the hotel that much better.