The Drake Hotel

Chicago, USA

Virgin rating

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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2681)
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  • Poor (343)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely experience!

Dec 9, 2023 Renee T

Excellent service and a fantastic time! The carolers and harpist were amazing! Food was very good! Photographer very friendly. Uejdbfkeifujdbejwowowjehfhbfhfifiiehwhwghehejfjgujgjrkfjwhbwjeufuuwhbekowkwj
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dated and Smells

Dec 6, 2023 joeyr2016

The Drake may have once been a grandiose place to stay but now it is old and could use a refreshment. Our stay was just okay. What upset me was the smell of our room. It smelled like grandma's house but in a bad way. There are nicer and more contemporary places to stay in Chicago for the same price.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Superior customer service!

Nov 29, 2023 Queen R Gloucester, Virginia

Afternoon tea was absolutely wonderful! Sead and the other servers were incredibly attentive and made us feel super special!! The tea was delicious and the little bites were as well. We’ll be back, Thank you!
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Nov 27, 2023 Tayah M

a wonderful experience with lovely food, friendly staff and beautiful music. our server Sead was extremely helpful and made sure we were always taken care of. i highly recommend the High Tea experience.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Delectable Day for Afternoon Tea

Nov 25, 2023 Katie D

We had an exceptional visit to The Palm Court last month. The tea time menu was delectable and had some of the best desserts we’ve ever had at The Palm Court (and we attend fairly regularly)! Azmir went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was unforgettable. His customer care, utmost attention to detail, and charm enhanced our… Read more
We had an exceptional visit to The Palm Court last month. The tea time menu was delectable and had some of the best desserts we’ve ever had at The Palm Court (and we attend fairly regularly)! Azmir went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was unforgettable. His customer care, utmost attention to detail, and charm enhanced our experience even more! My friends were all toasting with champagne and I was only requesting tea. Azmir was so thoughtful to even bring my a complimentary glass of non-alcoholic champagne so that I wasn’t left out! He made an already memorable reunion of old friends even greater with his care and thoughtfulness. 🥹😍 If you do get a chance to attend The Palm Court, it’s well worth the trip and do ask for Azmir if he is available! It will be an afternoon to remember! Read less