About this property

Featuring stunning views of Lake Michigan, the Chicago Drake hotel is 3 minutes' walk from Oak Street Beach and 1 mile from Navy Pier. This hotel built in 1920 includes elegantly designed guest rooms and a chance to enjoy an afternoon tea or cocktails at Palm Court. Each spacious room at The Drake provides deluxe bedding and marble bathrooms. Guest rooms offer a flat-screen HD TV with HBO and an iPod docking station. Guests at the Drake Hilton Hotel can explore the shops located on the arcade level of the hotel. A convenience store and foreign currency exchange services are also available. Lincoln Park Zoo is 2.4 miles from this hotel in Chicago. The John Hancock Center is less than 5 minutes' walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of Chicago, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
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Sustainability

This property has 3 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
    ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
    Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
  • ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems
    ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems
    Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
    ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
    Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michelle
    United States United States
    amenities, cafe downstairs, bar downstairs, bell service, location, polite and helpful staff
  • Sara
    United States United States
    We had a lake view suite. The staff was amazing. Jeff in concierge was very helpful and did a great job. We will definitely make plans to stay at The Drake in the near future.
  • Sara
    United States United States
    The proximity to the beach for walking and enjoying the water was amazing. Our room with two twins was very spacious. The restaurant was exceptional for dinner. The location is easy to use as a home base.
  • Rose
    United States United States
    We always spend time at the Drake at least once a year,which is our Anniversary we enjoyed because it right on the magnificent mile shopping and food is wonderful
  • Ashley
    United States United States
    The hotel was beautiful and in a great location close to shops and restaurants. We really enjoyed the bar inside the hotel, the dirty martini was the highlight of my birthday trip. We really enjoyed doing the valet parking because driving and...
  • Julie
    United States United States
    Location is excellent. I did not eat any meals there.
  • Heidi
    United States United States
    The bar was really great and our room was wonderful. Especially the view! I loved the historic nature of the hotel and all that has been done to keep it going.
  • John-charles
    United States United States
    The bed in 543 was terrific; the pillows, not so much.
  • Neal
    United States United States
    For only $20 extra per night, we were able to upgrade to a larger room with a bathroom on either side. I wouldn't call it a suite, exactly -- the only chairs were the one at the desk and a small one wedged into an alcove near the closet -- but it...
  • Richard
    United States United States
    I have always wanted to stay at the Drake, due to its reputation, older, iconic, etcetera. No disappointments. The room selected for us was beyond expectations. Beautiful, 6 huge windows. The bed was super comfortable, great linens. Our only...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

4 Restaurants On Site
  • Coq d'Or
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Palm Court Dining
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      High tea
    • Ambience
      Traditional
  • Cafe on Oak, open select days inquire with hotel staff
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Lavazza
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch

Amenities of The Drake Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 4 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach

Media & Technology

  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs $56 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

The Drake Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscover Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Drake Hotel