The Drake

4.0 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
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Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence) | Living area | 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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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

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

Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds (Dual European)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 5 King 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

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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 this property

The Drake

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Other amenities include a conference centre, a coffee shop/cafe and WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Drake offers 535 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

In-room wired and wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Drake. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Michigan Avenue. Enjoy features like 2 restaurants, a gym and a bar.
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to shopping and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Michigan Avenue and 875 North Michigan Avenue
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre, 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 metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Drake. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and noon.
LaVazza – On-site café.
Coq d'Or Restaurant & Bar – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Palm Court Afternoon Tea – On-site restaurant. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Cafe on Oak – This restaurant only serves breakfast. Open selected 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: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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 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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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

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The Drake Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 948 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1409 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

JONATHAN, Peoria

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The room wasn’t ready until 7:40 pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully clean room, attentive housekeeping. The entire hotel staff was great. Loved the holiday decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with great view of Lake Michigan. Comfortable bed. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN, BARRINGTON HILLS

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LARRY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The customer service was great-from everybody. Loved the hotel and the view and location. I will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dated inside the room. Rusted bathroom door hinges.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Columbus

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Drake is a Chicago landmark. We were very pleased with our stay. The hotel staff is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincenza

Fun great Xmas decorations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Z

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great. The door unlocking mechanism did not work when we first arrived. The staff was very accommodating and fixed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bryon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check lady name Liberty professional pleasant as well We stay at the Drake yearly We miss the over look floor that use to have small buyers and cocktails overlooking lake was beauif closed since Covid need to reopen Out room large with sofa bed manager made sure get got extras blankets and pillows and small lake view Bell service and valet guys great polite professional Only concern was out hvac clanged and banged several times at nite waking us up in room 408'asked twice for it to be fixed never Oak room Breakfeast awesome service food COQ'OR bar second time in 2 years the tequila actually had mold in bottle they said they don't service that much tequila for sure mold and spoiled I been coming to drake since 70s It's slipping every other 5 5 start reviews Bryon
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evonne

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bridget

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Drake is very tired and overpriced. Rooms on the lake side are very loud - probably old windows. The rooms are tired creaky and none of the amenities you expect in a $400/night+ room. Service was fine. Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L., Natick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great large family room with fridge. Staff was excellent! Loved the location and the beautiful lobby, cool cocktail bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Fort Lauderdale

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it is just a dream hotel! It’s beautiful. The rooms are nice. The rooms are clean. The restaurants are great. The shops are great. It was just wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms great staff hotel beautiful holiday decorations
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Xiaofeng

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Everyone was terrific, especially the doorman.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Nico

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Definitely not worth the price I paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only this is how long the elevators took and sometimes card issues on the elevators
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025