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The Drake

4.0 star property

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48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay films
Exterior
48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay films
Reception
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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 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 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 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

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
(60 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 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)

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 (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
(12 reviews)
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

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

Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence)

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 King Beds

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

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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Single Bed

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 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
(19 reviews)
  • 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

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

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (2613)
The price is AU$306
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

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 - 0.0 km
  • John Hancock Center - 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

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Francesca's On Chestnut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Doc B's Fresh Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sprinkles - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬7 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.

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 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

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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. 832 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1260 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

kelsey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The common areas are beautiful. Fresh, fragrant flowers. Very classy feel. The rooms left much to be desired. The room I was put in was near a fire escape and was significantly smaller than my friends room, three doors down (single queen rooms). I was directly facing another room which was odd as well. The a/c worked well, however every time it was about to turn off, it made an extremely loud noise-it startled me out of my sleep so many times I had to turn it off overnight. Since there were no similar rooms, I would have had to upgrade. The rooms could use some updating as well. There was a board mounted into the wall which was holding the handle to flush the toilet. Pipes were visible. Shower didn’t drain quickly, so you stand in water. The pressure of the shower is comparable to a firehouse, so good luck standing directly underneath. Also, no microwave or refrigerator included ($30 if you want a fridge, lol). All in all, pretty hotel to visit but I wouldn’t recommend staying.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bill

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, brentwood

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family

Family Get-Together

We enjoyed our visit with our daughter and 4-month old granddaughter nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Front desk not friendly. Rooms are a bit tired.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Drake is a Grand Dame venue: wide hallways, spacious rooms, upscale toiletries, smooth sheets, vast lake views, gracious staff, sparkling chandeliers, burgeoning floral arrangements. Just a few feet off the Mag Mile, The Drake has the best location for shopping: steps from Bloomingdale’s, American Girl, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany’s, Nordstrom.
The Bean in Millennium Park
Busses to everywhere are clean and easily accessible
The Field Museum
Breakfast in the Oak Cafe on the ground floor
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

arunas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was spacious quite and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The drake has been a family tradition when in the city. My grandparents stayed there, my parents would stay there, my wife and I have My wife and I could stay anywhere but the Drake is special to us. One of the reason for that has been the service and quality of the Coq d’or. The chowder, the cocktails, the atmosphere, the service… all of which has been missing since shortly after COVID. I’m not sure if they brought in an “efficiency” expert to manage the place, or if their long present quality staff has retired, but it’s changed, and not for the better. The chowder is still decent, but quality of service, craftsmanship of the cocktail and the food quality has significantly declined. Our room was great! Hotel staff friendly, but there’s a hundred hotels, all with Chicago’s historical pedigree that have great bars. The Coq D’or has broken our heart and it’s very questionable if we will give it another shot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, classy, historic hotel. Dpacious room with beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Fun coctail lounge.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Iconic hotel

I’ve always wanted to stay at the Drake since it’s an iconic hotel. It was a fun overnight. It’s an older hotel but still charming. The staff was great. The day was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Have always loved Drake. Room was shabby small no view..nothing to recommend. Hotel feels very tired.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic building and great location. Have been coming here since I was a little girl. While everything is clean and staff is wonderful, everything is old and showing wear. Not talking about fixtures and furniture - towels were threadbare, bedspread shabby, carpets worn. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was comfortable, charming, and convenient for sight seeing. The staff communicated clearly to make sure we had what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel front desk amazing. The noise and sirens all night long were annoying. For that reason I will not be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025