The Drake Hotel Chicago

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The Drake Hotel Review

The Drake Hotel Chicago is a 4-star property located 25 minutes on foot from the public art Cloud Gate Sculpture. Boasting location next to the skyscraper 360 Chicago Observation Deck, the hotel offers 535 rooms together with a coffee bar onsite.

Palm Court, the onsite restaurant, serves American cuisine while Cafe on Oak restaurant is boasting American specialties.

Situated in the very heart of Chicago, in a shopping area, this smoke free accommodation is within a short walking distance of Loyola University Museum of Art. The half-mile-long Navy Pier in Chicago is 25 minutes on foot from the hotel.

The perfect property is located close to Lake Michigan. Millennium Public Park lies a 5-minute ride away.

Illinois Medical District train station is about a 10-minute drive away, and Chicago underground station is 0.6 km away.

Some of the non-smoking rooms have a lounge area and a kitchenette, and facilities like complimentary WiFi along with a mini fridge bar and a coffeemaker. For more comfort, hair dryers and shower caps together with a spa bathtub are provided. These spacious units also feature views of the lake.

There is meeting rooms and a conference space available for corporate travellers.

Impressions

Pros

  • Wonderful classy hotel with cafés and restaurants.
  • Perfect breakfast with good food served in the bar.
  • Hot beverages are included in some rates.
  • Fantastic service and great facilities.
  • Great value compared to other Chicago properties.

Cons

  • A few guests were dissatisfied with uncomfortable beds.
  • Past vacationers were disappointed with a little small bathrooms.

Reviews

Cleanliness - 8.3/10
Comfort - 8.3/10
Facilities - 7.8/10
Free WiFi - 8.4/10
Location - 9.4/10
Total - 7.8/10
Value for money - 7.5/10
Grand old hotel and fairly clean, above average breakfasts, amazing location near everything I was interested in. The room was huge and well-kept, very helpful staff. Nice bed, early check-in. Great service, public parking available nearby.
The venue is reasonably spacious and fairly clean with a great value and patient staff. Above average breakfast, great service.
Supper friendly staff, had very nice stay!!!
I loved my staying here. The breakfast was marvellous and the room was absolutely gorgeous with an exceptionally comfortable bed. The breakfast was included and had a huge variety of meals. The service was fantastic, including an early check-in. Hot drinks, good wifi were a nice surprise.

Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Navy Pier 2.00 km (1.24 mi.)
  • Loyola University Museum of Art 380 m (1247 ft)
  • Millennium Park 2.27 km (1.41 mi.)
  • Water Tower Place 380 m (1247 ft)
  • Cloud Gate 2.27 km (1.41 mi.)
  • The Magnificent Mile 1.51 km (4954 ft)
  • The Art Institute of Chicago 2.27 km (1.41 mi.)
  • Chicago Water Tower 380 m (1247 ft)

Restaurants nearby

  • Martini Bar 170 m (558 ft)
  • Giordano's 650 m (2133 ft)
  • Cafe Spiaggia 170 m (558 ft)
  • Espression by Lavazza 170 m (558 ft)
  • Drake Brothers 170 m (558 ft)
  • The Grill on the Alley 240 m (787 ft)
  • Cafe on Oak 170 m (558 ft)

Transportation

  • Chicago 760 m (2493 ft)
  • Clark/Division 1.00 km (3281 ft)
  • Grand 1.06 km (3478 ft)
  • Merchandise Mart 1.53 km (5020 ft)
  • Michigan & Oak 120 m (394 ft)
  • Michigan & Delaware/Walton 160 m (525 ft)
  • Lake Shore Drive & Oak 180 m (591 ft)
  • Michigan & Chestnut 260 m (853 ft)

Facilities

Dining facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Relax

  • Beach access
  • Live entertainment
  • Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre

Rooms

+
2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum.
Deluxe King Room
Size: 23 m2
Double
+
2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum.
Twin Room with Two Twin Beds
Size: 14 m2
Twin
+
4 guests maximum, of which 4 adults maximum.
Family King Room with Sofa Bed
Size: 37 m2
Double
+
4 guests maximum, of which 4 adults maximum.
Family Room with Two Queen Beds
Size: 37 m2
Double
+
2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum.
King Room
Size: 14 m2
Double
+
2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum.
King Junior Suite with Lake View
Size: 37 m2
Double

Key Features

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Bar

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