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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

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140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Michigan Avenue
    1 min walk
  • John Hancock Center
    4 min walk
  • State Street
    5 min walk
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    38 min drive

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 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)

  • 74 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 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 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 24 sq m
  • 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)

  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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)

  • 24 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • 26 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
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 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)

  • 26 sq m
  • 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

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

  • 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)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

  • 65 sq m
  • 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
  • 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)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 39 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (1264)
The price is AU$252
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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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 John Hancock Center. .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
  • 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 Van Buren Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago Station (Red Line) - 10 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Doc B's Fresh Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rosebud Steakhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Drake

Lakefront Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with 2 restaurants
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. Wrap up your day with a 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.

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 public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Off-site parking within 299 ft (USD 53 per day)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekends 7:00 AM–noon: USD 15-30 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer shops
  • Fitness centre
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (40000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 22

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 64
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 116
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 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 75 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 53 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 fire extinguisher, 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. 679 out of 1052 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1052 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1052 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1052 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1052 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy and close to everything in a high energy area. Definitely would stay at The Drake again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel and not clean upon arrival plus toilet was clogged and the room smelled moldy and felt stuffy even with the air on
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Libby

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was excited about staying here - unfortunately the curtain was falling apart and hung off the wall sadly. I called to make sure I wouldn’t be charged for it and she seemed to act like that wasn’t such an unusual occurrence - just said oh yes, no problem! Didn’t offer a different room, etc. The bathroom was dusty and the ring around the handle to flush the toilet was also falling off the wall. The bed only had a duvet wrapped in two sheets. I couldn’t cover only with a sheet if I got warm, which was annoying. I cranked the a/c down because of that but it kept turning on and off with a loud clicking noise all night. Also - no smart TV! I had to watch on my phone…disappointed overall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaroslav

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great iconic hotel in the city
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghana, Austin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julius, Boston

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Drake has seen better days. We booked a single queen bed room. They put us on the 2nd floor in a room that rivaled a Motel 6. The mattress was pathetic, worn, and definitely NOT a queen sized bed. Our request for an extra pillow was left unheeded. To their credit, when I politely complained the next day, they gave us an upgraded room -- a suite on the 10th floor. This room was nice, but the furnishings still cry out for updating. This is supposed to be a Class A, luxury hotel -- and they certainly charge those kind of rates. In addition, they took a $150 hold on my credit card for expenses (we prepaid for the room), which was fine. But when our dining bill that we charged to the room went beyond the hold, they locked us out of our room until we went downstairs to put on another $150 hold, whereupon they issued us new room keys. This did not make me feel either trusted or appreciated, and I've never experienced that at any other hotel property. We ate at the Oak Street Cafe (you cannot enter from Oak Street!), which seemed very tired, although the service was great. The grand shops that used to operate from the ground level of the hotel are no longer there. There is a convenience store, though. Bottom line: the Drake is no longer special. There are much better options for the price nearby. Sad. But true.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Drake! Classic Chicago, excellent location. Very clean, very comfortable, huge room. Staff is fantastic; personable and always ready to help. And valet parking staff is top-notch!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kulbhushan, AURORA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean pet friendly propert
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a lovely old classic hotel - beautifully decorated . Staff at front desk and in the lobby are friendly and efficient. I was disappointed that there was no mini-fridge in the room to keep my medications. I did expect one as even the very basic Motel 6s etc have a fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Legendary Chicago hotel. Room overlooking lakeshore noisy because of traffic… would be great if windows were soundproof. I will return but request room on the other side.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Samah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Arshinder

Staff not very friendly. Not worth the price.. away from city walk
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Remaile, Columbus

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice, very old hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura, The Villages

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the lobby desk was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Graham, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent 👌
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024