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The Drake

4.0 of 5
140 E. Walton Place, Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL 60611
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Ranked #47 of 166 hotels in Chicago
4.0 of 5 stars 581 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Great location(13)
  • Room service(10)
  • Magnificent mile(9)
  • Very nice(9)
  • Palm Court(6)
  • Front desk staff(6)
  • Historic hotel(6)
  • Michigan avenue(6)
  • Lake view(6)
  • Executive Lounge(6)
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Resq28
Toronto
Contributor
12 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Loved the Drake for its value, just was not a big fan of hearing my nieghbors laugh and carry on till 11:30 at night. Overall, great spot, good location for shopping and water front and resaurants, neat old hotel with a bench in the elevator..which was nice becuase we pigged out at Gibsons steak house and bar and I needed... More

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RMenkes, General Manager at The Drake, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Trip Advisor, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay at The Drake. After exploring our wonderful downtown I can imagine it was a great relief to see the elevator benches- a favorite spot for many of our guests after a long day. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you were... More

NumberOneOmnivore
Brookline
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Old but filled with history and culture. Half of the staff seems to have been here for decades and they really know what they are doing. You have to check out the bar. And, btw, the rates are great. More

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RMenkes, General Manager at The Drake, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Trip Advisor, A sincere thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at The Drake. We couldn't be happier to hear that you had an enjoyable experience and we hope to see you back here again soon. More

mke60
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Contributor
20 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

I've stayed at half a dozen nice hotels in downtown Chicago, and The Drake is my favorite. I enjoy staying in well maintained historical elegant hotels and The Drake does not disappoint on that account. The service is on par with the reputation and the location is excellent for Michigan Ave. / Magnificent Mile shopping, dining and entertainment. With any... More

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RMenkes, General Manager at The Drake, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Trip Advisor, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us at The Drake. A very unique attribute of this hotel and a piece of its incredible history is the story behind our 535 rooms. The hotel once had 885 rooms, and over time those rooms were expanded/combined, therefore creating that total of 535 truly... More

Grubbee
Dayton, Ohio
Reviewer
4 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Ours was a trip for some much needed "child-free" time in order to celebrate our anniversary. I have been to Chicago many times and stayed at various hotels but this trip was special. I wanted, for my wife and I, a hotel that would not only allow us the rest and privacy we needed, but also a location that would... More

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RMenkes, General Manager at The Drake, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Trip Advisor, Thank you for taking the time to write a review following your recent stay at The Drake. Your kind remarks are sincerely appreciated. We always make an effort to ensure every guest's experience is special and we are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable "child-free" stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in... More

remarkfarm
Cynthiana, Kentucky
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

i have been staying their for 25 years and it is still great More

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RMenkes, General Manager at The Drake, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Trip Advisor, Thank you for your continued loyalty. It is so very appreciated. More

Jami398
Rochester Hills, MI
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

I stayed at the Drake hotel with my two daughters (ages 15 and 12) a few days before Christmas. The location is fantastic for shopping, restaurants, and sight-seeing. We had a junior family suite with two queen-sized beds and two bathrooms. The size of the room was impressive. Quite large. My daughters loved the decor of the room; I, however,... More

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RMenkes, General Manager at The Drake, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Trip Advisor, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us at The Drake. We appreciate your comments regarding the location and how your children were pleased with our decor and the overall ambiance of the hotel. While we certainly like to hear what guests have particularly enjoyed about their stay, we always appreciate when... More

meme w
Ridgeland, Mississippi
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

We spent the weekend of December 9-12 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago. For years I`d heard how elegant & special The Drake was. It exceeded all expectations!! The large room was perfect, the conceierge couldn`t have been more helpful (recommending places, making reservations--in general making sure that our stay there was perfect. The pub grille (with a piano) was... More

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RMenkes, General Manager at The Drake, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Trip Advisor, Thank you for taking the time to submit your review and we cannot wait to welcome you back again! It is wonderful to hear you were able to visit Coq d'Or not once, but twice. We pride ourselves on the helpfulness and friendliness of our staff and I am pleased our expert concierge team were able to... More

RickinShelby
Michigan, North Dakota
Top Contributor
66 reviews
74 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Long ago I stayed here once all alone for 2 weeks for business, and i fell in love with the place. Periodically I returned for 3-4 days at a time, and I continued to love the place. That was then. On my most recent stay at The Drake, I confirmed that it is as terrific as EVER! That said, some... More

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RMenkes, General Manager at The Drake, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Trip Advisor, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at The Drake. It is wonderful to see such loyal guests- those who not only recommend us, but provide us constructive feedback regarding what we can improve upon. The Drake has a long-standing reputation for providing excellent service and comfortable surroundings for our guests, and we... More

CapitalMom
Ottawa Ontario
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We spent 4 nights at the Drake in January 2012. We pre-paid and got a very good rate. The neighbourhood is great. It is just off Michigan Ave and convenient for all the lovely stores on the Magnificent Mile and an easy walk to the conference I attended at large, chain hotel. We had a family room with 2 queen... More

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RMenkes, General Manager at The Drake, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Trip Advisor, Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your stay with us earlier this year. Your comments regarding our location, decor and staff are truly appreciated, as we pride ourselves in the helpfulness and friendliest of our staff and of course, our location in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast. We are constantly making... More

WisconsinsFinest
Monterey, California
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

Stayed at the Drake for a New Year's visit, and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The service, decor, and location was second to none. I arrived early in the rain after a red eye flight into O'Hare at around 7am. Although I was weary, I did not expect the front desk to be able to check me in that early, they... More

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RMenkes, General Manager at The Drake, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Trip Advisor, Thank you so much for the wonderful review. It is a delight to hear all your kind remarks and we would be more than happy to welcome you back, whether you arrive at 7 am or pm! Your kind words will be relayed to our team, and your sincere recommendation is greatly appreciated. More

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Address: 140 E. Walton Place, Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL 60611

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