The Drake

4 stars
140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611-1501, United States
Chicago, IL
8.2
Very good
based on 1680 reviews
1,680 reviews
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1 room, 2 guests
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£43
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Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
£43
Standard Room
£78
Traditional Room
£85
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Overview

The Drake A Hilton Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Near North Side. It is located a brief walk from Magnificent Mile.

There are a range of amenities on offer to guests of the hotel, such as a 24-hour reception, valet parking and an express check-in and check-out feature. Additionally, the multilingual staff are on hand to offer assistance.

The Drake A Hilton Hotel has 535 well-appointed rooms that are filled with a variety of essential facilities to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay. Guests can also take advantage of an internet connection in their own room.

Serving seafood dishes, Cape Cod Room offers a charming setting for an enjoyable meal. In the evening, guests can enjoy a drink in the comfortable lounge bar. A wide selection of cafés and restaurants are also found in the surrounding area.

The hotel is set by Lake Michigan and is a short stroll from John Hancock Center Observatory, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Michigan Avenue. Additionally, many tourist attractions are in easy reach.

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Queen room
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£97
nightly with VAT
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£118
nightly with VAT
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1 queen bed
£120
nightly with VAT
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1 queen bed
£123
nightly with VAT
Double room
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1 twin bed
£111
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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£152
nightly with VAT
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1 queen bed
£201
nightly with VAT
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1 king bed
£240
nightly with VAT
Standard Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£78
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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£92
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£95
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£142
nightly with VAT
King room
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1 king bed
£104
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£113
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 king bed
£114
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 king bed
£120
nightly with VAT
Traditional Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£85
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 queen bed
£100
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£103
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
£145
nightly with VAT
Deluxe room
No inclusions
1 king bed
£43
nightly with VAT
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1 king bed
£179
nightly with VAT
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1 king bed
£187
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 king bed
£194
nightly with VAT
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Amenities at The Drake

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Flat-screen TV

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Accessible parking
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • No smoking

Dining

  • Minibar
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • TV
  • Videogames

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Trouser press

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Beach access
  • Bicycle hire

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Valet parking

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of The Drake

8.2
Very good
1680 verified ratings
Wonderful
843
Very good
236
Good
208
Okay
112
Fair
124
Mediocre
62
Poor
95

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the hotel's great location and cleanliness. However, many expressed dissatisfaction with the bathroom facilities and some aspects of service, particularly in the coffee shop. The hotel's charm and historical significance were also highlighted positively, making it a favorite despite some drawbacks.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service2 out of 10
Bathroom1.5 out of 10
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10
Wonderful
G, Dec 2024
A great experience
8.0
Very good
Lucila, Nov 2024
Offer free breakfast
2.0
Poor
Angela, Feb 2023
The hotel rooms are very outdated and so is the staff. I was treated poorly by greeter and desk check-in. The room was deplorable. Everything was dated and broken. My view out the window was a fire es...
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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2020
Pros (+) Our stay was wonderful. The Drake is a classic, old school hotel that is an amazing gem in Chicago. It is very well maintained by a staff who take great pride in its appearance.
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2018
Pros (+) Beautiful landmark hotel in the middle of luxury shopping.
Cons (-) Rooms were very nice but lacking a mini fridge
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2017
Pros (+) Wedding in the coast ball room was phenomenal. The staff throughout the Drake were very kind, courteous and very helpful always. Food was excellent.
Cons (-) A/c in our room didn't work very well. Only disappointment.
9.7
Wonderful
Aw, Oct 2017
Pros (+) Big room; clean; comfortable bed; good service; staffs were friendly
Cons (-) There was no room in the fridge that the customers can store god; no microwave;
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2017
Pros (+) An architectural gem in downtown Chicago with old look but kept updated with modern amenities. It shows it's age sometimes but that is the charm of it.
Cons (-) Just know that there is no lounge access for Hilton Gold members which is strange for a property with a lounge.
5.7
Fair
Anonymous, Apr 2017
Pros (+) Location was great.
Cons (-) Booked and paid for a King bed -- received a double bed. Hotel offered $40 off dinner at their in-house restaurant. Could not offer any other room accommodations - nothing with a view, not a bigger ro...
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6.2
Okay
Anonymous, Aug 2016
Pros (+) Staff were tremendous
Cons (-) Hotel needs updating. It is old, worn and dirty

Location

140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611-1501

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art414 yd
  • Michigan Avenue0.4 mi
  • Magnificent Mile0.4 mi
  • River North0.7 mi
  • Michigan Avenue Bridge0.8 mi
  • Chicago Theater1 mi
  • Navy Pier1.2 mi
  • Millennium Park1.2 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago1.4 mi
  • Willis Tower1.6 mi
  • Chicago Board of Trade Building1.6 mi
  • Grant Park1.7 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Drake

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April
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£165
£142
Cheapest month to stay with an average 42% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 126% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Drake

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Drake, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in April and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Drake, plan to stay on a Sunday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Drake was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £118, while the most expensive was £118.
  • How long should you stay at The Drake? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at The Drake

  • Where is The Drake located?

    The Drake is located at 140 East Walton Place in Near North Side, 1.7 miles from the centre of Chicago. Museum of Contemporary Art is the closest landmark to The Drake.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Drake?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at The Drake.

  • Does The Drake offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Drake offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Drake from the airport?

    The Drake is 10 miles from Chicago Midway.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Drake hotel deals?

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Distance to airport

8.0
1.7 mi
Chicago Midway
10.0 mi

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