we spent 4 nights at the Drake and enjoyed a superb experience. The room was large and
included a mini fridge. the bed was the most comfortable one I have ever slept in, simply luxurious.Check-in and check-out was quick, and the hotel staff were most courteous.
I will definetly stay there again when I visit Chicago.

I've always wanted to stay at this hotel due to the reputation and location. We were celebrating our 20th anniversary and I booked the room online. We had reservations at a fancy Italian restaurant right across the street and I thought everything would be perfect. When we checked in I realized I should have splurged on a suite and asked if I could upgrade. The agent (as if reading from a script) said since I booked online she could not do that. I explained that it was our 20th anniversary and my wife was looking forward to a special weekend. She barely looked up and handed me a key to a room that had not been touched for at least 25 years! The bathroom had chipped tile and dull marble. I was shocked at the state of the place. We spent as little time as possible in the room and tried to make the best of it. For $300.00 I've stayed at nicer and more plush Hiltons or Marriotts. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone! The doorman was very nice however.

My friends and I were elated when we got tickets to the Oprah show, but our stay at The Drake was the icing on the cake. The location couldn't be better -- steps from Chicago's historic Water Tower, the John Hancock building, and all the fabulous shops and restaurants of the Magnificent Mile. The convenience factor was a saving grace for us as we were able to walk everywhere, minimizing cab fares, and could easily stop at the hotel to drop off shopping bags or relax between sites.

Our two bathroom, double queen room was perfect for the four of us. We especially appreciated the extra bathroom when we had to get up early and all prep at once for Oprah. I would imagine that the same room configuration would be perfect for a family -- the room was so spacious that it even had a living room area and separate office nook!

Every corner of the hotel exudes elegance, from the spectacular floral arrangement in the lobby to the recently renovated hallways and comfortable, upscale rooms. The staff was welcoming, helpful, and polite. The saltwater taffys on our pillows were a nice touch.

If you want to make the most of your trip to Chicago, stay at The Drake. It truly offers the best of everything.

The hotel is beautiful. We were impressed until we got to the room and found out that the two beds we had requested were TWIN beds. I did not know any hotels had twin beds anymore. We should of been told that on the phone . We had three people in our party so we went down to desk and talked to "Lorenzo" but he would not help us at all.