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The Drake Hotel Chicago

ex. The Drake

140 East Walton Place, Chicago, United States

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The Drake

The Drake 4*

The Drake Chicago

Hotel The Drake Chicago

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2026-03-05
2026-03-06

The Drake Hotel 4 stars

 Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

 Parking

Car park

 24-hour services

24-hour reception

 Express check-in/ -out
 Private beach

Beach access

 Fitness/Gym

Fitness centre

 Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

 On-site Dining

Restaurant

Bar/ Lounge area

 Meeting facilities

Business centre

Located approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Loyola University Museum of Art, the perfect The Drake Hotel Chicago offers 534 rooms with views of the lake. The 4-star smoke-free hotel features a cocktail bar and boasts a waterfront location 750 m from Oak Street Beach.

Some of the smoke-free rooms feature complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can use a roll-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hair dryer and dressing gowns.

American specialties are among other cuisines served in 4 on-site restaurants. The restaurant Pelago Ristorante is located a mere 5 minutes on foot from The Drake.

Cribs and baby chairs for children are provided at the accommodation. Guests staying at this Chicago hotel are welcome to join fitness classes at a fitness studio. Corporate travellers will benefit from a conference space available on site.

About 25 minutes on foot from The Art Institute of Chicago, the hotel is also 2.9 km from North Avenue Beach. The law school "Northwestern University Chicago Campus" is a popular education place to visit right near The Drake Chicago. Nature lovers will enjoy exploring a lake across from the property. The public Cloud Gate Sculpture is 2.2 km away, while Chicago is 800 m from the hotel. The Drake Hotel is located 25 km from Midway International airport and fairly close to Michigan & Oak bus stop.

Facilities

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Car park
  • Handicap parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Leisure & Sports

  • Beach access
  • Live entertainment
  • Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Happy hour

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Cots
  • Video games

Important information

Check-in: from 15:00 until 23:00
Check-out: until 12:00

Location

Current location
  • Local attractions
  • Frank Lloyd Wright Conservatory
    1.6 mi
  • Around the Coyote
    2.8 mi
  • Old Water Tower Chicago
    1150 ft
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    1.4 mi
  • John Hancock Observatory
    600 ft
  • Adler Planetarium and Astronomy
    2.3 mi
  • East-West University
    2 mi
  • Airports
  • Chicago Midway International Airport
    14 mi
  • Train stations
  • Millennium Station
    1.1 mi

Rooms & Availability

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Reviews

Frederick

8/10

2022-10-19

The staff were experienced, helpful, would stay here again.

Jack

8/10

2022-06-24

I loved staff and comfort, they were beautiful.

Lee

8/10

2022-06-11

we loved our 2 night stay. the rooms were tidy and immaculate with king size bed kept by the efficient staff. the team provided a great service.

Emily

10/10

2022-06-05

Was a convenient base for weekend. Location and staff were excellent, I loved every detail. I ate at an excellent restaurant for breakfast.

Pete

10/10

2022-02-01

The hotel was good old, location was ideal so close to everything, complimentary breakfast. My well-kept room was immaculate too. The downstairs bar was great and the staff were genuinely friendly. Magnificent foyer. Thoroughly enjoyed its good wifi. Had a really nice stay here.

Frank

8/10

2022-01-24

Fine beds, very gracious staff, savoury breakfast. Absolutely gorgeous view of patio. The beach was nice.

Ronald

9/10

2021-12-10

I loved the details, like staff and location, they were fantastic. The room was huge with very comfy beds.

Jean

10/10

2021-11-10

The venue is special and straightforward with personable staff. A fantastic service and perfect breakfast.

Sharon

8/10

2021-11-03

Magnificent location, exceptionally attentive staff, nice bed. Clean and romantic hotel in Magnificent Mile district.

Harry

8/10

2021-10-11

The room was absolutely gorgeous, the bed was cozy, and the staff was willing to help. I liked the staff, mainly due to their politeness.

Fred

9/10

2021-08-25

Great value with location being very pretty! Very nice helpful staff, extraordinary rooms, vegan breakfast and consistent wi-fi. Exciting view, a lovely balcony, comfortable bed, too. Lovely pool area too.

Laura

8/10

2021-08-21

Good value, exceptional staff and large beds. I enjoyed the neat room and luxurious bathroom. Daily eggs, breads, cheese and yoghourt for breakfast were fine. Adjacent to the beach that was beautiful. It was an extra special experience in a relatively small hotel

Georgina

8/10

2021-08-19

The folks working here were motivated and we liked its remote location. Fabulous rooms with nice bathrooms, best value. A fantastic beach, priceless view. Very quick check-in, smooth check-out.

Mark

10/10

2021-07-28

Tasteful rooms and very kind staff, I liked picturesque location too. Gorgeous breakfast, amazing service: D

Richard

8/10

2021-06-23

Memorable stay, as always. Warm rooms, very attentive staff, satisfactory breakfast. Five star location to a historic drawbridge. Efficient check-in and helpful service.

Carl

6/10

2021-05-23

It was fairly clean with EXCEPTIONAL customer service. Super buper location - 5 mins walk from a bus station.

Unfortunately, the air conditioning did not work.

Aaron

9/10

2021-03-19

The rooms were clean enough and really good decorated as well, fab location. Central hotel set in the upscale area...

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