The Drake

4.0 star property
Hotel near Michigan Avenue in Chicago

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, pay movies, MP3 dock
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast available
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  • BarBarBar

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140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Popular LocationMichigan Avenue1 min walk
  • Popular LocationJohn Hancock Center4 min walk
  • Popular LocationNavy Pier4 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)38 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View (Michigan)

  • 799 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.4/10 Good
  • 419 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4/10 Very Good
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.4/10 Very Good
  • 260 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 275 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 259 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 275 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 700 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.7/10 Excellent
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Dual European)

8.5/10 Very Good
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 419 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Heart of Chicago.A stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel places you steps from John Hancock Center and within a 5-minute walk of Michigan Avenue. Navy Pier and Art Institute of Chicago are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 1 min walk
  • John Hancock Center - 4 min walk
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 2 min drive
  • Willis Tower - 3 min drive
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive

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 Signature Lounge at the 96th - 3 min walk
  • The Cheesecake Factory - 4 min walk
  • Signature Room at the 95th - 3 min walk
  • Doc B's Fresh Kitchen - 6 min walk
  • Joe & The Juice - 7 min walk

About this property

The Drake

Hotel near Michigan Avenue in Chicago
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center, 22 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available.

Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 40000 square feet (3716 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Drake. Parking is available for a fee.

This Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 535 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 40000 sq ft of conference space
  • 3716 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1920
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
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. 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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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 transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 53 per day)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 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

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Shopping

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
  • Elevator (25 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (46 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

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
Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Honors mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15–30 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 75 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 53 per day (299 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Drake to the airport?

The Drake is 13.9 mi (35-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Drake?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Drake on May 27, 2024 start from $179.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Drake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Drake.

How close is The Drake to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Oak Street Beach and 1.1 mi (6-min drive) from North Avenue Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Drake offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Drake, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 30 per person.

Is there a casino at The Drake?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Drake?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Drake?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 75 per day.

Does The Drake have a pool?

The Drake does not have a pool.

Does The Drake have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does The Drake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Drake to downtown Chicago?

The Drake is 1.6 mi away from Chicago.

The Drake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1006 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Osineye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay but doesn’t have free parking
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great safe and classy place

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel, amazing customer service, would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

HEugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Drake is always good to me. Near the venues I visit, clean, quiet with old world elegance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
class hotel with caring staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice classic hotel of yesteryear and today.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ellisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I was so very pleased with the special attention that I enjoyed my stay there. I was greeted each day by Ms. Von. My schedule didn’t allow me meet her but I hope she’s there when I return. Everything I could’ve wanted was easy to find and travel. I loved it .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

TOLANI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024