The Drake Hotel

Chicago, USA

Star rating

Deluxe Room
Palm Court
Deluxe Room
Palm Court

The hotel

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

Where is it

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

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.

Deluxe Lake View Rooms overlook Lake Michigan with 1 king-size bed or 2 oversized win beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

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).

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Location-great; stay not so much

Aug 17, 2025 YorkieMom3351 Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Lets so positives first: 1. Amazing location and beautiful setting 2. History of the place 3. Lovely lobby Then reality…. 1. Gross old rooms 2. Filthy refrigerator in room without apologies or corrections even when they were made aware 3. Incompetent service- 4 trips to the front desk to correct my bill and checkout…. Still showing wrong online… Read more
Lets so positives first: 1. Amazing location and beautiful setting 2. History of the place 3. Lovely lobby Then reality…. 1. Gross old rooms 2. Filthy refrigerator in room without apologies or corrections even when they were made aware 3. Incompetent service- 4 trips to the front desk to correct my bill and checkout…. Still showing wrong online and showing not checked online out but I am sitting at the airport and checked out live, online and by text. They have texted me twice telling me to check out. 🤪 Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful location

Aug 11, 2025 123456789jeep

Outstanding full service hotel. Perfect location to the miracle mile & beautiful beaches! All the staff were extremely helpful & the lobby was gorgeous.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Surpassed expectations for an awesome weekend in the city

Aug 10, 2025 titcombfamily

Our room was amazing with an incredible view of the lake. The rooms are oversized. This is a classic hotel, fantastic restaurants on site amazing location, and convenience. Self parking with fantastic service.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing. Historic. Glamorous.

Aug 10, 2025 Henna A

I stayed here for Lollapalooza and had the BEST time. I’m a 25 year old female and I stayed alone in the room. The hotel felt so glamorous, chic, and clean. They gave me an executive room on the top floor with the view of the lake. The rooms were clean and comfortable and all of the hotel employees were attentive and lightning fast. It was such a… Read more
I stayed here for Lollapalooza and had the BEST time. I’m a 25 year old female and I stayed alone in the room. The hotel felt so glamorous, chic, and clean. They gave me an executive room on the top floor with the view of the lake. The rooms were clean and comfortable and all of the hotel employees were attentive and lightning fast. It was such a beautiful, historic hotel and I had the best experience. Very walkable safe part of town. Would totally stay here again when I come in September. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely hotel, excellent location

Aug 9, 2025 Amanda L

Beautiful hotel, excellent convenient location walking distance to many places of interest! Some things were a little old like the plumbing but they rapidly fixed what they could when I raised a concern. Overall very clean, friendly. Lovely inside. It was also a great location and venue for a meeting!