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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
Ballroom
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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

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

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

Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View (Michigan)

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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

Room, 2 Single Beds (Dual European)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

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

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 5 King Beds

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 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
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 360 CHICAGO - 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

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪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

About this property

The Drake

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.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 952 out of 1410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1410 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monte, Searcy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recently stayed at The Drake for the first time and had a wonderful experience. I found the staff to be extremely friendly and accomodating. I took off a star however, because we ordered room service and it came in to go containers instead of on actual plates. This detracted from the room service experience overall and was dissapointing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Drake is wonderful old time hotel. Great staff and amenities. Loved our stay as usual. Never disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

kayla

Liked: Cleanliness
The Drake is a great traditional hotel. We had a lovely large room with an exceptional view. The bed was very comfortable. However, the furniture was worn and the room needed a bit of an update. There was not a frig I’m our room either. Would have been convenient. Overall a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff courteous. The problem was with the foldout couch in the family room. ( I asked for a room with 2 queen beds) It was not fit for sleeping on. There is no way that couch should have been offered for a person to sleep on, much less be charged for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view of Lake Michigan, even from the fifth floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to attractioms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view of the lake and Lake Shore Drive!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

akylbek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a beautiful stay at the Drake… They’re more than accommodated us!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great and the location was exactly what I wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Tea at The Drake was lovely. They had a specially prepared option for our dairy free granddaughter.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

GARRETT

The Drake is a great old hotel in Chicago. The rooms are bigger than your average room. The location is great, very walkable with restaurants near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dwight E.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

JONATHAN, Peoria

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The room wasn’t ready until 7:40 pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully clean room, attentive housekeeping. The entire hotel staff was great. Loved the holiday decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with great view of Lake Michigan. Comfortable bed. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN, BARRINGTON HILLS

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LARRY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The customer service was great-from everybody. Loved the hotel and the view and location. I will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dated inside the room. Rusted bathroom door hinges.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Columbus

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Drake is a Chicago landmark. We were very pleased with our stay. The hotel staff is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025