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The Drake

4.0 star property
Lakefront Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with 2 restaurants

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The Drake

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe) | Living area | 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay films
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Overview of The Drake

8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Popular LocationMichigan Avenue1 min walk
  • Popular LocationOgilvie Transportation Center11 min drive
  • Popular LocationChicago McCormick Place Station13 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)41 min drive
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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View (Michigan)

  • 799 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Deluxe, Mobility & Hearing)

  • 419 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 260 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds, Lake View (Dual European)

  • 275 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (High Floor)

  • 259 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View (Mobility & Hearing)

  • 275 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 700 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing)

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds (Dual European)

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 419 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Located on the waterfront, The Drake is in Downtown Chicago, a walkable area in Chicago with great shopping. John Hancock Center and Willis Tower are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Don't miss out on a visit to Lincoln Park Zoo. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 1 min walk
  • John Hancock Center - 4 min walk
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 2 min drive
  • Willis Tower - 3 min drive
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Chicago 18th Street Station - 4 min drive
  • Chicago Station (Red Line) - 10 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Signature Lounge at the 96th - 3 min walk
  • The Cheesecake Factory - 3 min walk
  • Signature Room at the 95th - 4 min walk
  • Doc B's Fresh Kitchen - 6 min walk
  • Aster Hall - 2 min walk

About this property

The Drake

Hotel near Michigan Avenue
Located close to John Hancock Center and Navy Pier, The Drake provides a corner/local shop, an art gallery on-site and designer shops on-site. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge), with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a reception hall
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 535 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 48-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 12.95 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 12.95 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 53 per day)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM–noon for a fee: USD 15–30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe on Oak
  • Coq d'Or Restaurant & Bar
  • LaVazza
  • Palm Court Afternoon Tea

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 22 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (40,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (64 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (116 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1920
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Honors mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 75 lb per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 12.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: USD 12.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 12.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 53 per day (299 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Drake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lb per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Drake?

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Drake on 31 Mar 2024 start from £108.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Drake?

Valet parking is available for USD 75 per day.

What time is check-in at The Drake?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Drake?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Drake located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps away from Michigan Avenue and John Hancock Center. Navy Pier and Art Institute of Chicago are also within 2 mi (3 km). Chicago Station (Red Line) is 10 minutes by foot and Clark-Division Station is 11 minutes.

The Drake Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1010 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with Rich History
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Warren

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk staff not very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning system went wrong pumping a toxic smell into the breakfast area made my partner sick for 3 days. The place is a disaster
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

ERZIN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Drake, wish they brought back the Cape Cod Bar. Should have never left.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanshika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful time at the Drake, felt very welcomed and taken care of. It was my first time in Chicago and the location was amazing to be able to visit the tourist spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, DENVER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is MUCH better than when we were here in 2020. The Strip looks Great! We even treated ourselves to the 360 Observation Deck in the John Hancock even though we are long time residents here. The Drake is Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0