The Drake Hotel - Reviews

Very nice hotel, right off... – Posted 11 Nov 2011

Good

Very nice hotel, right off Michigan Ave.... more on MYTravelGuide

Excellent place to stay in... – Posted 28 Sep 2011

Excellent

Excellent place to stay in Downtown Chicago. Many places conveniently located within walking distance.... more on MYTravelGuide

The garden/park view to the... – Posted 2 Sep 2011

Excellent

The garden/park view to the north, proximity to Oak Street shops, beach, walking paths, lake view, excellent value for Bed and Breakfast rate,... more on MYTravelGuide

We had a wonderful stay the... – Posted 20 Aug 2011

Excellent

We had a wonderful stay the only thing that we were disappointed about is that we didn't get the rate the we agreed on. We weren't able to get a... more on MYTravelGuide

This is a wonderful hotel,... – Posted 7 Aug 2011

Excellent

This is a wonderful hotel, which certainly deserves a 4+ star rating, the staff is professional and the rooms were nicely appointed and impeccably... more on MYTravelGuide

Classy older hotel with large ... – Posted 25 Jul 2011

Excellent

Classy older hotel with large rooms. Friendly, helpful staff. Great location.... more on MYTravelGuide

Elegant and classic hotel... – Posted 14 Jun 2011

Excellent

Elegant and classic hotel located right on Lake Michigan and on the corner of Michigan Ave. Some of the best shopping in Chicago was minutes away. It ... more on MYTravelGuide

What a wonderful old hotel.... – Posted 29 Nov 2010

Excellent

What a wonderful old hotel. There's a reason it's legendary in Chicago!... more on MYTravelGuide

I was appalled at the fees... – Posted 21 Nov 2010

Okay

I was appalled at the fees attached to every little thing. Never again. I have stayed at much much much nicer hotels for $130 or less and gotten... more on MYTravelGuide

Comfortable king bed, clean... – Posted 26 Oct 2010

Good

Comfortable king bed, clean room, awesome location, helpful concierge andno problem.... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel staff was helpful... – Posted 4 Jan 2010

Excellent

The hotel staff was helpful.The room could have been better and there was a problem with the heating unit which made the room cold.“The hotel was... more on MYTravelGuide

Location and room space.Small ... – Posted 25 Nov 2009

Excellent

Location and room space.Small lobby area.“Very cozy hotel in the best location of all Chicago. Very friendly staff and clean rooms.”... more on MYTravelGuide

The location was great for a... – Posted 25 Nov 2009

Excellent

The location was great for a Chicago shopping weekend.I was a Hilton Diamond member and felt that the others in my party has nicer bigger rooms.“Very ... more on MYTravelGuide

Very beautiful.There was a... – Posted 18 Nov 2009

Excellent

Very beautiful.There was a smell that came from the toilet in the bath.“Very beautiful and clean, no problems at the hotel at all.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Very upscale andposh friendly.... – Posted 18 Nov 2009

Excellent

Very upscale andposh friendly.“Cant wait to go back.”... more on MYTravelGuide

The convenient location and... – Posted 28 Oct 2009

Excellent

The convenient location and elegance.It took too long to retrieve car from parking.“This old stately hotel is beautiful and well maintained. The... more on MYTravelGuide

Very well kept.Our room was... – Posted 20 Oct 2009

Good

Very well kept.Our room was very hot-unable to cool.“We stayed here for two nights and had a very nice stay. Hotel was close to a lot of things and... more on MYTravelGuide

It was clean and showed very... – Posted 13 Oct 2009

Okay

It was clean and showed very little signs of its age.The employee made no effort to change our accommodations from a room with twin beds to a room... more on MYTravelGuide

Lots of character.No free... – Posted 13 Oct 2009

Excellent

Lots of character.No free internet access.“Old. Bathrooms had mold in the shower and low water pressure.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Room was great very spacious... – Posted 24 Sep 2009

Excellent

Room was great very spacious and clean.“This hotel is older but absolute great. We had a wonderful time and location and amenities were superior.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Everything was nice.There was ... – Posted 24 Sep 2009

Excellent

Everything was nice.There was no Wi-Fi.“I would definitely recommend this hotel.”... more on MYTravelGuide

The room and view were... – Posted 16 Sep 2009

Excellent

The room and view were gorgeous.If I had paid full price I would have been upset the WiFi and workout facilities were an additional charge.“The... more on MYTravelGuide

The location is incredible.... – Posted 16 Sep 2009

Horrible

The location is incredible. Right next to Michigan Ave. shopping and some great restaurants.The Drake is in dire need of updating. Also, the service... more on MYTravelGuide

Hotel was beautiful and staff ... – Posted 15 Sep 2009

Excellent

Hotel was beautiful and staff was very helpful and friendly.Parking was very expensive but it's downtown Chicago.“Hotel is a classic. Beautifully... more on MYTravelGuide

The room was very nice.No... – Posted 12 Sep 2009

Good

The room was very nice.No pool, no breakfast.“Our 2 bed/2 bath family room was very spacious and very comfortable.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Never Again!... – Posted 12 Sep 2009

Mediocre

This hotel is very worn and tired.The service was not up to par.I called to rectify the matter with the Drake and the Hilton headquarters and no... more on IgoUgo

“Room was on the first floor. ... – Posted 9 Sep 2009

Okay

“Room was on the first floor. After returning to our room after a long day of shopping on Michigan Ave., our room reeked of cigarette smoke. We... more on MYTravelGuide

Large room, comfortable... – Posted 27 Aug 2009

Excellent

Large room, comfortable bedBathroom could have used a exhaust fan to take moisture out“The hotel was much more than what we expected for the price... more on MYTravelGuide

Great lake view from our room.... – Posted 26 Aug 2009

Excellent

Great lake view from our room.Almost, too upscale for younger children.“A great place to stay if you want to be on Michigan Avenue. Very clear and... more on MYTravelGuide

The Drake Hotel... – Posted 26 Aug 2009

Good

The Drake is a beautiful hotel.At check in we were told that our room was not ready but the desk staff offered "another" room at what they called a... more on IgoUgo

The comfortable beds.Quality... – Posted 17 Aug 2009

Good

The comfortable beds.Quality of housekeeping.“The hotel is beautiful and it is in a prime location. The bed, pillows and duvet were extremely... more on MYTravelGuide

“Friendly and accomodating. ... – Posted 14 Aug 2009

Excellent

“Friendly and accomodating. The rooms were clean, bright and comfortable. No complaints!”... more on MYTravelGuide

The rooms and hotel where... – Posted 13 Aug 2009

Good

The rooms and hotel where good for the price paid.Bad service from staff andpoor equipment in rooms.“The price I paid for the hotel is reasonable.... more on MYTravelGuide

The room was great,very... – Posted 12 Aug 2009

Excellent

The room was great,very comfortable and clean.The elevators, there always only seemed to be one working at a time.“I loved our stay at The Drake. The ... more on MYTravelGuide

I liked the history of the... – Posted 12 Aug 2009

Excellent

I liked the history of the hotel, and the beauty.As we were leaving and loading our car, the bellhop was shouting at us to shut the car door, and go... more on MYTravelGuide

Well kept for the age of the... – Posted 6 Aug 2009

Okay

Well kept for the age of the hotel.Housekeeping and evening staff - didn't listen to requests.“Initial impression and check-in experience was great.... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice room amenities.Very slow ... – Posted 5 Aug 2009

Excellent

Nice room amenities.Very slow elevators.“Overall we had a very good experience at this hotel. We found the location to be convenient. The restaurants ... more on MYTravelGuide

This hotel was very classy... – Posted 5 Aug 2009

Excellent

This hotel was very classy.“This hotel was everything a hotel could be. The hotel staff, every single one of them, had a smile on their face and... more on MYTravelGuide

I loved the location, the... – Posted 3 Aug 2009

Excellent

I loved the location, the service and the ambiance.In our room the beds could have been placed so that we could see the lake.“The Drake has old world ... more on MYTravelGuide

The history.“The Drake is a... – Posted 27 Jul 2009

Excellent

The history.“The Drake is a Chicago landmark. Convenient to the Magnificent Mile, Lincoln Park, Navy Pier, Oak Street Beaches, and the Loop.... more on MYTravelGuide

Beautiful great location... – Posted 27 Jul 2009

Excellent

Beautiful great location.Nothing.“Great hotel, good location and very nice.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Room size and cleanliness of... – Posted 25 Jul 2009

Excellent

Room size and cleanliness of hotel.“Elegance personified. Old world class. THis is not your cookie cutter hotel. A perfect place to relax and unwind... more on MYTravelGuide

A classic, traditional hotel... – Posted 13 Jul 2009

Excellent

A classic, traditional hotel with superb service.Parking was difficult.“The Drake has a superb reputation. We were pleasantly surprised at the... more on MYTravelGuide

Very nice. Interesting to see ... – Posted 11 Jul 2009

Good

Very nice. Interesting to see who has stayed in this hotel.Parking took 30 minutes for valet to bring out car. Price was $49. Too expensive.“The... more on MYTravelGuide

Grand, elegant, luxorious“We... – Posted 11 Jul 2009

Excellent

Grand, elegant, luxorious“We loved The Drake Hotel. The room was large, clean and well appointed. The bed was very comfortable. Everything was... more on MYTravelGuide

It was very clean and the bed ... – Posted 7 Jul 2009

Excellent

It was very clean and the bed was clean and lushI don't think they had a pool“It was clean, attractive, and historical. The staff was helpful and... more on MYTravelGuide

Location.Small bedroom... – Posted 4 Jul 2009

Good

Location.Small bedroom.“Enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly. Location was excellent. Would recommend this hotel to my family and friends.”... more on MYTravelGuide