The Drake
Chicago, United States
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Is The Drake good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.2/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: history; location; staff. Main complaint: no breakfast.
Staylist AI overview · based on 7 public guest reviews
“Chicago's storied stay”
Near the Magnificent Mile and the lake, The Drake is a wonderful pampering century-old stay: tons of charm and old-style design, a clean spacious room, always-friendly helpful staff with bus-card tips and rainy-day umbrellas, a memorable classic lobby and a wonderful location near the metro. Notes: the century shows — loud fan noise, no hotel breakfast beyond a downstairs coffee shop selling just bread and coffee — and some may find it dated.
- Rooms
- Spacious rooms amid fan noise — rooms noted by guests on their stays.
- Service
- Friendly helpful staff praised here — service noted by guests on their stays.
- Location
- Near the mile and lake — location noted by guests on their stays.
- Food
- No breakfast amid cafe only — food noted by guests on their stays.
- Facilities
- Historic decor amid aging kit — facilities noted by guests on their stays.
- Value
- A wonderful amid aging noted — value noted by guests on their stays.
- Noise
- Loud fan reported here — noise levels noted by guests on stays.
- Cleanliness
- Clean for guests on most stays.
- History
- Location
- Staff
- Charm
- Gym
- Public parking
- No breakfast
- Fan noise
- Dated
- Older building (opened 1980)
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How it compares
The Drake ranks #52 of 174 hotels Staylist lists in Chicago and #29 of 57 4-star hotels there. At about $374 a night it is priced in line with 4-star hotels in Chicago (median $374). The closest listed alternative is Millennium Hotel Knickerbocker Chicago, under 50 m away (score 6.2).
About the hotel
- Address
- 140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Opened
- 1980
- Renovated
- 2010
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.3 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Chicago Midway International Airport (22.94 km) · Train Station: Millennium Station (1.87 km) · Metro: Chicago (0.73 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Millennium Hotel Knickerbocker Chicagounder 50 m · 6.2 · $308
- The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago100 m · 6.9 · $213
- Four Seasons Chicago100 m · 8.6 · $733
- Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile Suites100 m · 6.8 · $208
- Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical200 m · 5.8 · $389
Amenities
- Gym
- Public parking
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Conference room
- Business center
- Multi-function room
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Valet parking
- Fax/copying service
- Express check-in and check-out
- Concierge service
- Safe at front desk
- No smoking in public areas
- Elevator
- Beauty and makeup
- Public beach
- Clothes dryer
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry service (on-site)
- Ironing service
- Clothes steamer
- Assistive listening devices
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Drake?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Is there parking at The Drake?
- Yes: public parking, valet parking.
- What wellness facilities does The Drake have?
- Gym.
- How far is The Drake from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International Airport, about 22.94 km away.
- How far is The Drake from the centre of Chicago?
- About 1.3 km.
- Is The Drake suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.