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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Sep 2, 2025 christian 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… Read more
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. Read less
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Aug 29, 2025 robt192 Atlanta, Georgia

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… Read more
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! Read less
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Aug 28, 2025 SSonja2 Chicago, Illinois

We had a great time at the Drake, excellent location with lake view. Special shoutout to Kevin and the front desk were awesome! Loved the bar connected to the hotel.
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Aug 25, 2025 ryan p

The Drake is awesome, like no other Hotel around. I love the history and feeling of it. Note: it is a historic hotel, so some of the wood doors need assistance closing… Located perfectly for venturing out into the city. We walked everywhere unless my wife had dress shoes on…. The Drakes customer service is very attentive and friendly.
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Aug 25, 2025 Sean D Wilmington, North Carolina

Outstanding service across the entire hotel. Great location in the Gold Coast. Huge room overlooking Lake Michigan. This is now my first choice hotel in Chicago.