I was walking in the neighborhood looking for a quiet bar, and saw the Drake Hotel. Couldn't figure out why I was attracted to it, but asked the bellman at the hotel if there was a quiet bar on the premises. He pointed downstairs. Small bar and club -- comfortable -- with knowledgeable bar staff. Expensive, but well made, drinks. Good starting point for all-night Chicago adventure. Took a day to figure the Drake connection: It played a role in the movie Mission Impossible -- the hotel name was stamped into the bible in the room, and later played a role in the movie.

Elegant historical hotel, magnificent lobby and nice restaurants. Excellent location at the very beginning of the Michigan Av., conveniently Located for shopping.
But rooms are really poor, they deserve an hard renovation, no drawers in the room to store shirts!
Staff is professional and kind.

We've gone to The Drake for several years, mainly for our anniversary. When we're in Chicago, The Drake is an icon, and the location is superior. Such class and elegance. Our last stay in Nov. was to have our daughter's bridal shower, and it was so beautiful. The event manager was so helpful, the room was beautiful and it was wonderful.
When I arrived, in true Drake fashion, my room was not ready, so they upgraded me to a lakefront view room - which was amazing! I didn't want to leave the room!!! It was spaceous, clean and wonderful. The staff was accomodating and very professional and our stay, as always, was great! Can't wait to go back!

I stayed at the Drake for 2 nights in the middle of Nov.
The good...
Location excellent. Can walk everywhere. I stayed at the Trump a month ago, also good location, but I prefer the location of the Drake. Bloomingdales is across the street.
I also loved the old charm of this hotel. You don't get there just anywhere. Service good. No problems.
The not so good...
My room could have been a lot cleaner. The bathtub had a couple of hairs on it... not the variety that you care to see. It generally could have been a lot cleaner. All of the pillows had feathers. I am allergic, and its kind of a pain to call late at night when you realize all the pillows are feathered...I did without the first night.
Generally, I liked it and would go back. I was there for business, and thought those facilities were good also.