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The Drake

4.0 of 5
140 E. Walton Place, Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL 60611
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Ranked #49 of 166 hotels in Chicago
4.0 of 5 stars 583 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Great location(13)
  • Room service(10)
  • Magnificent mile(9)
  • Very nice(9)
  • Palm Court(6)
  • Front desk staff(6)
  • Historic hotel(6)
  • Michigan avenue(6)
  • Lake view(6)
  • Executive Lounge(6)
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Susan H
Las Vegas, Nevada
Reviewer
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2011
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I had always heard wonderful things and had always wanted to stay at the Drake. From the minute we arrived it was downhill! I've never had a worse experience and would NEVER recommend this hotel to anyone! The staff was the rudest I've ever come across. No smiling faces, no welcome or even a hello. At one point when leaving..I... More

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RussellMenkes, General Manager at The Drake, responded to this review
December 30, 2011

Dear Susan H. Thank you for submitting a review following your recent visit to The Drake. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience you incurred. Hopefully in reviewing Trip Advisor reviews submitted by other guests you have noticed that your experience is not at all typical of our very high standards or the wonderful stays many of our guests... More

Marc S
Paris, France
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011

This hotel is very elegant and historic with rooms who get the view of Lake Michigan. Some of the rooms can be very romantic, other kind can be small and dark, all depends of the budget! Now as an old fashioned thing, there won't be wifi but they do have a hard wired internet connection. The hotel lobby court is... More

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Johfrid
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2011

Had a great weekend with my wife at this historic landmark in Chicago. As a Diamond member with Hilton we were upgraded to a lakewiew suite on the 8th floor. complementary lounge access as well which was a joy due to the great staff. Breakfast in the lounge was great, however a bit puzzling with charges for drinks in the... More

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Wahoo428
Augusta, Georgia
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2011

My husband is from Chicsgo and still loves to visit. On his 70th birthday, I took him to The Drake fo a special treat and what a treat it was! We had a reservation on the concierge floor, but because of the birthday, we were upgraded to a suite overlooking the city and the lake. It was a stunning view!... More

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wheresheroams
Windsor, Canada
Senior Contributor
30 reviews
25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2011

Had a wonderful weekend here. The location was good - far from the park perhaps, but still close to great night life. We had a view of the lake - which was very nice. It was a bit pricy, considering the expensive daily parking fee. Also - wifi was not included, which was a bit of an annoyance when it... More

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obapwn
Seaford, New York
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

We looked forward to staying at the Drake. Although the hotel is slightly dated, it is not worn. The staff is excellent and the location is wonderful - especially for shopping in downtown Chicago. Cost is high, but the value is there for anyone who wishes to stay in a comfortable, professionally run hotel. More

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Calyan
London, United Kingdom
Contributor
14 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2011

This hotel was a Hilton and while there is usually nothing wrong with them, they don't generally sparkle. This hotel however was a real surprise. First of all, the location is extremely helpful being close by to the nearby beach and all the shops in Chicago as well as some great restaurants. The rooms were perfectly nice and all the... More

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RussellMenkes, General Manager at The Drake, responded to this review
November 29, 2011

Dear Trip Advisor, Thank you very much for taking the time to submit a reveiw following your stay at The Drake. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay and found the hotel exceeded your expectations. It is certainly the goal of every team member to ensure each guest experience is both positive and enjoyable and we hope... More

Ava77_11
Concord, New Hampshire
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2011

The Drake has a certain charm that supports its excellent reputation for elegance. It is well appointed and has small tapestry loveseats in the old-fashioned elevators. The family room was beautiful with two beds and two bathrooms. It's very clean, well decorated and very comfy linens. The hotel lobby and entrance is most impressive. The concierge gave excellent suggestions for... More

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LUVSHOPPING
Chicago, Illinois
Contributor
12 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2011

Location of this hotel is the best and you do not need a car by staying here. Everything is at your fingertips from a walk along the beach to shopping on the Magnificent Mile. Renovations have paid off to make the rooms updated. Comfy bed! If you go during the holiday season, the decorations are lovely and traditional. Service is... More

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kelly s
Chicago, Illinois
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2011

it's a beautiful hotel. very happy staying there. NO SMELL at all as other people are saying. the rooms were clean, big and cosy. the personnel very kind and helpful. Also the location was excellent. More

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Address: 140 E. Walton Place, Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL 60611

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