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The Drake

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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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.)
    ‪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 Single 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
(3 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
(2 reviews)
  • 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
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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
(28 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 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
(14 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
(65 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
(59 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 - 0.1 km
  • Water Tower Place - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oak Street Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 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

  • ‪Millennium Knickerbocker Lobby Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cloudbar • 360 Chi•Ca•Go - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aster Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doc B's Fresh Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪909 North - ‬3 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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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
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

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. 923 out of 1383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1383 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cesar, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice but the room was old. Needs a renovation.
Medal Monday in window of my room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On the ground floor, in a show case, there are black & white photos a famous stars of the 1950’s who stayed at the Drake last century. The picture of Grace Kelly is badly torn. That says it all. Great staff. Friendly service. Poorly run hotel. I was there for the Chicago Marathon. Not a single mention of the marathon anywhere in the public areas. No “welcome runners”. Nothing, and I mean nothing, was done to accommodate runners having to get up at 4 or 5 am race day to get food and coffee. No room service, no cafe service. There’s a crappy little plastic coffee maker in the room that uses coffee bags to make the most insipid coffee. I had to go to Starbucks the night before to buy espresso shots that I could add to the dishwater-like coffee in the morning to get a decent tasting cup. I’ve stayed in city hotels for marathons around the world, and they have all bent over backwards to welcome the runners, to celebrate the city’s big event, and to accommodate the runners’ eating and beverage needs the morning of the race. Shame on the property’s management team. They all need to be sent to hospitality school for remedial training. And get rid of the poor quality photos of the dearly departed stars of the last century, especially the one that’s torn.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a stunning beach shoreline view and generous room size
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but big rooms. Lots of history. Housekeeping is everyday. Wonderful breakfast! Great parking attendants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. A little outdated but is part of the charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Glenview

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great view of the Lake

I got to hotel just after noon and they were already checking in. The front desk had rooms available and it ended up I received a great lake view room. Overlooking Lake Shore Drive! The hotel is a classic looking building but the beds TV and furniture were all great. Comfortable place to stay. Lounge and bar offered good food. Service dog friendly too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara, West Jordan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Richmond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic hotel. Great location. Staff were awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandros

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sawyer Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for high end shopping, if that's what you want, but we were disappointed with the lack of souvenir shops. All i wanted was an Illinois fridge magnet but i couldn't get one anywhere, they all said Chicago. We had travelled Route 66 and had collected a magnet from every state, except Illinois. There wasn't even a Route 66 shop, even the locals were baffled when we asked them. Beautifully clean city though, and not as noisy as i thought it would be. The flowers around the city were lovely, not what i expected to see at all. Plenty of places to eat and drink, and a great choice of cuisines. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and staff. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, West Des Moines

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean as were all areas of the hotel we were in. Staff was very friendly. The hotel really is beautiful and is a throwback. Certainly not modern compared to some others in the area but still elegant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Essoyomewe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

Beautiful place to stay

It’s near the beach, shopping, restaurants, and iconic landmarks. It’s a beautiful historic building with great staff and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room over looked Lake Michigan. It was gorgeous. The staff was pleasant and responsive to questions. You could tell it was an older building because even on the 7th floor you could hear the street, but that really did not bother us. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service! Room was made up quickly, front desk helped me book an in-room massage, restaurants served good food at a fair price.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Constance

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darnell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly. Enjoyed all the recommendations for dining etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Dr. Linda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room smelled like 100’s of people had smoked in it and there was no heat. The lake view was stunning but that meant we were on one of the busiest streets in Chicago, at a street light, so it sounded like being on the Daytona 500 track.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mats, Kewanee

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay in Chicago! Our lake view king room was huge! The location in our favorite neighborhood is fantastic - close to a beach and transportation. The staff is friendly and helpful. Coq D’or has been our favorite bar in the area for years - wonderful atmosphere and the best bartenders!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025