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The Drake

140 E WALTON PL, Chicago, Illinois 60611

Featured Review : What can be more iconic than staying at the Drake Hotel, while in Chicago? Well, nothing really. But, in February 2005 the experience was even more exquisite when I stayed in a suite for a fraction of the usual cost! (We...See Full Review

  • #31 most popular
    Chicago hotel
  • Avg. User Rating:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Hotel Class:
    4 out of 5 stars

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Beautiful Hotel

  • 5 out of 5 stars A traveler from Travelocity.com
  • April 13, 2025
Quote: We stayed at The Drake in July and had a fabulous experience. The hotel is beautiful and very classy. It's also easy to walk to all the shops nearby.

It was incredible! Do yourself a favor and stay there.

  • 5 out of 5 stars A traveler from Travelocity.com
  • April 13, 2025
Quote: What a beautiful hotel. Classically elegant. This hotel combines old world charm with very modern amenities. The lobby is very majestic. The food superb. The service impeccable. The rooms were spacious and elegant. Even the Fitness Center was... Read the full The Drake review

That's not what I expected

  • 3 out of 5 stars A traveler from Travelocity.com
  • April 12, 2025
Quote: It was OK not so great base on the name. The service and staff are not so friendly

Great return to one of the truly historic hotels of Chicago

  • 4 out of 5 stars A traveler from Travelocity.com
  • April 12, 2025
Quote: The Drake provides top notch service at a reasonable price. It is truly like stepping back into time when staying there with all the modern conveniences though. My favorite place to stay in Chicago!

Good hotel/Great location/Watch out for check in

  • 4 out of 5 stars A traveler from Travelocity.com
  • April 12, 2025
Quote: Our stay at the Drake was enjoyable but started out bad as when we went to check in the front desk told us that our rooms were not available (it was in the afternoon) but that they could provide us with a room for a slight fee. This did not start... Read the full The Drake review

Excellent, as expected

  • 5 out of 5 stars A traveler from Travelocity.com
  • April 12, 2025
Quote: I have stayed at the Drake a number of times and it is consistently excellent. This stay was no exception.

a little bit of a splash out...

  • 5 out of 5 stars A traveler from Travelocity.com
  • April 10, 2025
Quote: The Drake is a little bit of a splurge, granted. But it is a very cool and classy old-school sort of place and worth the experience. It is also RIGHT over the beach on Lake Shore Drive (Walton St that is it's address is a side street running... Read the full The Drake review

EVERYTHING I EXPECTED

  • 5 out of 5 stars A traveler from Travelocity.com
  • February 9, 2025
Quote: The Drake has remained a first class hotel. The Drake was great when I visited in 1998 and is still great in 2010. Excellent staff, secure and comfortable room and use of the Executive Lounge is a plus.

Elegance all around. Great location.

  • 5 out of 5 stars A traveler from Travelocity.com
  • February 8, 2025
Quote: Only had an issue about not receiving enough coffee and cups for 3 of us registered in this room, and enough towels. Personnel responded quite quickly for the oversight. Shower walls were not cleaned. Room was very nice. Conciege was exceptional for... Read the full The Drake review

Feel the history

  • 4 out of 5 stars A traveler from Travelocity.com
  • February 7, 2025
Quote: Loved the feel of this hotel and it was close to where we needed to be to catch a bus or walk. The restroom was recently remodeled, it had a nice size room with everything you need. Yes the molding had several layers of paint, but that kept the old... Read the full The Drake review