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The Drake

Property class: 4

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A spacious hotel lobby with a central fountain, elegant chandeliers, and a high ceiling with skylights.
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A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper labeled "The Drake" and other surrounding buildings.
A hotel room with a beige armchair, a dark-colored sofa, a round coffee table with a book and glasses, a desk with a lamp, and a view through the window.
A three-tiered dessert stand with various pastries and sandwiches, surrounded by tea sets and a teapot on a round table, set against a backdrop of hanging white flowers and a stone fountain.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is $233
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Water Tower Place
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 875 North Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of buildings through the window.

2 Queen Beds Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 1 King 1 Bedroom Drake Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

1 King 1 Bedroom Drake Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of buildings through the window.

2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Deluxe, Mobility & Hearing)

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and two lamps.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Twin Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and two lamps.

Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and two lamps.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View (Michigan)

A hotel room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, a patterned armchair, a bed with white linens, and a desk with a chair.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View (Michigan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 799 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and two lamps.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

  • 800 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and two lamps.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and two lamps.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A hotel room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, a patterned armchair, a bed with white linens, and a desk with a chair.

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Twin Beds (Dual European)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Dual European)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing)

A bathroom with a white vanity, a mirror, a sink, and a towel rack.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and two lamps.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (High Floor)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 259 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence)

A large bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, a green upholstered chair, and a wooden dresser with a mirror.

Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 5 King Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Beach View (Oak)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bathroom with a white vanity, a mirror, a sink, and a towel rack.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A bathroom with a white vanity, a mirror, a sink, and a towel rack.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Drake

4-star hotel in Downtown Chicago
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Other amenities include a conference center, a coffee shop/cafe, and WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Drake offers 535 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wired and wireless Internet access (WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a grocery/convenience store. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a business center, 22 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Event facilities measuring 40000 square feet (3716 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Drake is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and noon on weekends.
LaVazza - Onsite café. Open daily.
Coq d'Or Restaurant & Bar - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Palm Court Afternoon Tea - Onsite restaurant. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Cafe on Oak - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open select days.

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 transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 56 per day)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 82 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 15 to 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

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • Conference center (40,000 square feet 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 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (25 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (46 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1920
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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 at the property
Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Honors mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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 82 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 56 per day (299 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 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

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)

Property is also known as

Drake Chicago
Drake Hotel
Drake Hotel Chicago
Hotel Drake
Chicago Drake Hotel
The Drake Hotel Chicago
Drake Hilton Hotel
Drake Hilton Chicago
The Drake Hotel
The Drake Chicago
The Drake Hotel Chicago
The Drake a Hilton Hotel

The Drake Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1107 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1623 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and historic hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lake view that was incredible. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a 100-year-old hotel, the property is kept well staying with the old time feel and staff was incredible!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel - lots of history there. Great meeting/conference rooms too. Room was a little tired though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location near Chicago’s top attractions, food, and shopping. Very comfortable rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful hotel The staff were very friendly and helpful The location is fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Classy, historic and amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A grand historic hotel at a great location.The staff are excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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10 of 10! amazing hotel. beautiful space and location is ideal!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful view of the lake. Knowing the history and age of the hotel you feel like you are living in the past but will return because the hotel is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The beach view was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I liked the most about this hotel were the bar and the restaurant on the ground level, both places have much personality and great ambience! Particularly the bar is very lively at night. The room was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice and classy feel to hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was very clean and lovely, everyone was kind... checked in after a TERRIBLE hotel check in that I had to leave immediately, The Drake did not disappoint!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Nice venue Great bar
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic place to visit Chicago. The location is unbeatable. It right on the Magnificent Mile with Lake Michigan views everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t have picked a better place for the weekend, everything was amazing from check-in to checkout! Clean rooms and the staff were so friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding view, close to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026