The Drake

4 stars
140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611-1501, United States
Chicago, IL
8,2
Very good
based on 1669 reviews
1 669 reviews
Sat 29/11
-
Sun 30/11
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
R996
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
R996
Queen room
R2 305
Traditional Room
R2 340
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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.

8,2
Very good rating
Based on 1 669 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Drake

Sat 29/11
Sun 30/11
King room
1 king bed
R2 439
nightly with VAT
1 king bed
R2 673
nightly with VAT
1 king bed
R4 164
nightly with VAT
Double room
bed type unknown
R3 548
nightly with VAT
1 twin bed
R3 784
nightly with VAT
1 queen bed
R4 697
nightly with VAT
Queen room
1 queen bed
R2 305
nightly with VAT
bed type unknown
R2 767
nightly with VAT
1 queen bed
R2 879
nightly with VAT
Deluxe room
1 king bed
R996
nightly with VAT
1 king bed
R3 118
nightly with VAT
1 king bed
R4 188
nightly with VAT
Traditional Room
1 queen bed
R2 340
nightly with VAT
1 queen bed
R4 136
nightly with VAT
2 queen beds
R4 451
nightly with VAT
Standard Room
bed type unknown
R3 327
nightly with VAT
bed type unknown
R3 814
nightly with VAT
1 queen bed
R4 214
nightly with VAT
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including VAT but not including other taxes and fees.

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

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules
  • First-aid kit
  • Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Access to health care professionals
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Hand sanitiser in guest accommodation and key areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Safe

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

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
1669 verified ratings
Wonderful
835
Very good
234
Good
208
Okay
112
Fair
124
Mediocre
62
Poor
94

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location and historical charm, particularly its beautiful decor and proximity to attractions. However, many reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, outdated rooms, and maintenance problems, such as plumbing and air conditioning failures.
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Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
Bed Comfort3 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 escape for$200 a night. I felt the rudeness was racially motivated by the entire white haired senior citizens employed at the Drake.
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 room, and not what I ordered and paid for -- a room with a King size bed. Slept uncomfortably most of the night. Separately, went to breakfast in the hotel and the windows were very dirty.
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 Art378 m
  • Michigan Avenue0.6 km
  • Magnificent Mile0.6 km
  • River North1.1 km
  • Michigan Avenue Bridge1.3 km
  • Chicago Theater1.7 km
  • Navy Pier1.9 km
  • Millennium Park1.9 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago2.3 km
  • Willis Tower2.6 km
  • Chicago Board of Trade Building2.6 km
  • Grant Park2.7 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

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

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FAQs when booking at The Drake

  • Where is The Drake located?

    The Drake is located at 140 East Walton Place in Near North Side, 2,8 km 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 16,2 km from Chicago Midway.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7,9
2,8 km
Chicago Midway
16,2 km

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