The Drake Hotel

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The Drake Hotel | Chicago, USA | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Chicago, USA

4 stars

The Drake Hotel is in the finest location in Chicago, situated at the very tip of the Magnificent Mile Neighbourhood, and located right in front of Oak Street Beach overlooking Lake Michigan. It hasn’t lost any of the glitz or traditions which drew in Chicago’s glitterati for its grand opening on New Year’s Eve in 1920, and in the decades which followed. It still hosts High Tea, with its delicate petit fours and fragrant teas now served in the appropriately decadent Palm Court. You can still dine (and drink) at Coq d’Or, the city’s second venue to get that all-important liquor license after Prohibition ended in 1933. A milestone on The Magnificent Mile, with direct access Lake Michigan’s Oak Street Beach, be prepared for drama, history and luxury.

Amenities

Bar
Room Service
Valet parking
Fitness Centre/Gym
Close to City Centre
Restaurant

Explore the local area

In a central spot at the end of The Magnificent Mile, and with direct access to Oak Street Beach on Lake Michigan, this hotel is a block from John Hancock Center, famous for its 360 CHICAGO and TILT! attractions. It’s also just a few blocks from the Museum of Contemporary Art and two of the city’s most historic landmarks: The Old Water Tower and Chicago Avenue Pumping Station. Transfer time from O'Hare International Airport: 1 hour.

Hotel Information

Room Information
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609 rooms and suites. All with individual climate control, flatscreen HDTV with premium movie channels, WiFi access*, fridge*, marble bathroom, safe and luxury terry bathrobes. Deluxe Rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 oversized twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Hotel details

Facilities

Coq d’Or (piano lounge with cocktails and whiskey bar, open for lunch, dinner and late nights). Café on Oak (open for breakfast). Palm Court (open for afternoon tea and cocktails, with entertainment including live harpists and Salsa dancing). Lavazza Espression (hot drinks, sandwiches and snacks). Room service*. Fitness centre (on-site centre, and access to neighbouring full-service fitness centre*). Arcade shopping. Les Clefs d’Or Concierge. Self parking $49 plua tax, per day and valet parking $70 pus tax, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge.

Trip advisor rating

4.1/5

5,334 reviews

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

52%

Very Good

26%

Average

12%

Poor

Terrible

“Enjoyable”

Sep 12, 2025187daves187

Highly recommend. Accommodations and decor in our executive suite were older but added to the charm of the hotel. Our view of the water was amazing. Breakfast at Cafe on Oak was an enjoyable way to start our mornings. We would stay again!

“Still a great hotel”

Sep 02, 2025christian l

Our stay is a 3.5. The staff is really nice and I appreciate them. Management checks on you daily to ensure you are having a good experience. Valet service has been especially nice. The only complaints I have is cleanliness of the room at check-in. Black specks came out of the tub faucet, so we've been exclusively using the shower. There was also a food wrapper from a previous guest left lying in the floor. Staff was very receptive to feedback and quick to address the issues. This is my third visit to Chicago and stay at the Drake, so I'm not changing my routine based on the one of three stays.

“Labor Day weekend getaway”

Aug 29, 2025robt192

Upon arrival, front desk staff was amazing and I got checked in early. My room is extremely large. Hotel is very formal! But so warm. The bar on first floor has the BEST FOOD. But today I was surprised by a bottle of wine from front desk team and Kevin. I’m a Hilton Honors Member. So amazing. Location of hotel is perfect. One of my best experiences in Chicago!

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