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The Drake

4.0 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
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Reception
Ballroom

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)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Lake view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Lake view
  • 24 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 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)
  • Lake view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Lake view
  • 65 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
(24 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Lake view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(66 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • ‪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

Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Michigan Avenue
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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 932 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1393 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very old and broken bed and bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beverly

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very polite and helpful. The room was clean and all the staff was very courteous
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Javier De la

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes our room had lake view
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maeve

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean a s spaciuos
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie, Floyds Knobs

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic, characterful Chicago landmark. Great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, characterful , iconic Chicago hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Viji

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad, Elmhurst

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was 9/10 clean. The staff I encountered were exceptional. Would definitely stay here again on a staycation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic and iconic hotel. Beautifully appointed. Comfortable beds in spacious room. Amazing customer service AAA+++
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marisa

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
A real mixed bag. Comfortable bed, amazing character, terrible room service food. Save yourself the regret and go down to the coffee shop or the restaurant instead of having it brought up we wasted a few hundred dollars on food that got thrown away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the minute I checked in and got to my room, the entire experience was horrible. The room was dirty, sheets were soiled, one bath towel was given to me. The front desk people were like robots. I talked with the hotel manager when I checked out and he gave me a small discount. The entire stay should have been credited. The Drake was awful and a huge waste of money. Travelers beware!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, SHORELINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the atmosphere and the Lavazza was very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025