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The Drake

4.0 star property

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Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence) | Living area
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Reception
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Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence) | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

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

Room options

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View (Michigan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Single Beds (Dual European)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence)

Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 5 King Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at The Drake, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Michigan Avenue and within a 5-minute walk of 875 North Michigan Avenue. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Art Institute of Chicago and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lincoln Park Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Willis Tower - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago Station (Red Line) - 10 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aster Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Millennium Knickerbocker Lobby Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Doc B's Fresh Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪909 North - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Drake Bros' Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Drake

Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
The Drake offers 535 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. 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. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 535 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring MP3 docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including wireless internet access (surcharge) and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands and a ballroom.
Grab a bite to eat at LaVazza, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 40000 square feet (3716 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 22 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and noon on weekends.
LaVazza - Onsite café.
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 transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 spaces
  • 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 provided

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 at the property
Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Honors mobile app before check-in

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

Payment types

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 874 out of 1319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1319 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Akansha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Krista

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Drake is a classic old hotel, we were there for a wedding- the wedding venue areas were amazing. The rooms where guests stay, disappointing. I know it's an old hotel but too many issues for the price and for a comfortable stay. Our AC did not work properly, even after a call to maintenance. We were given an oscillating fan, still not a great solution. The bathroom had 1 towel and washcloth per guest, had to call for more towels. Other family members also had issues with AC, water leaks, electricity in bathroom going out, and more. It's too bad, I'll attend a wedding at the Drake in the future, I will not stay as a hotel guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds! Lovely location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Old World Charm

The Drake was a charming hotel with an excellent old world vibe. The staff were all amazing and personable, the building itself is full of the artistic and design touches that the best hotels used to have. The Tea Room is particularly stunning. The rooms were spacious and comfortable with nice views of the city. The hotel’s location is well situated for shopping, walking, restaurants and even a nearby beach. My family and I absolutely loved it, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great huge room overlooking the lake. Taxis and Ubers are easy to get. My only regret is that I didn’t have enough time to enjoy afternoon tea! The next trip to Chicago I will be staying at the Drake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Syed Amir

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel that gives a vibe that you are walking in the history.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

FRED M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay except the water pressure in both the sink and the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard, South Bend

Great ambience; history & location; Lakeview room too low & needs bathroom upgrades but overall really good-have stayed many times & will again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Historic sophistication
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Drake was built in 1920 as an elegant hotel with beautiful flourishes and spacious rooms. Too bad Hilton doesn't invest in the remodel this grand dame deserves. I would stay at The Drake again simply for the memories from my wedding night (29 years) and the nostalgia it evokes for more glamorous eras. For this, I tolerate the faded wallpaper, cheap furniture and lighting, and outdated bathroom with a flooding shower tub. On the positive side, housekeeping is great, breakfast is good, the hall carpeting was colorful and new. Best of all, you can't beat The Drake's lakefront location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Drake. Enough said.

The Drake has lost some of its bling from the old days, but it's still a fabulous stay. We really enjoyed the view over Oak St. Beach, and the proximity to the Lake and Michigan Ave. can't be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Business traveller, Travelled with family

Beautiful historic hotel

The Drake is a wonderful historic hotel in a perfect Chicago location. In addition to its large rooms with lake views they also have 2 on site restaurants. We enjoyed drinks or dinner at the Coq d’Or 3 of the 4 nights of our stay. Our visit was business related and the front desk could not have been more accommodating with their help scanning and sending documents. There is no doubt we will return to the Drake on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Very close to oak street beach. The room had a bathroom door that wouldn’t close, handle on closet door was broken and couldn’t regulate room temp.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025