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The Drake

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Exterior
Front of property - evening/night
Coffee shop
Lobby
Gym

Overview of The Drake

The Drake

4.0 star property

8.0/10 Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
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140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611

Guests rated this location 9.3/10 - Exceptional

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationJohn Hancock Center4 min walk
  • Popular LocationChicago Riverwalk1 min drive
  • Popular LocationNavy Pier9 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)36 min drive

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About this area

Chicago

Located on a lake, The Drake is in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago with great shopping. John Hancock Center and Willis Tower are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Don't miss out on a visit to Lincoln Park Zoo. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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What's nearby

  • John Hancock Center - 4 min walk
  • Water Tower Place - 5 min walk
  • Chicago Water Tower - 6 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min drive
  • Navy Pier - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Chicago 18th Street Station - 4 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
  • Doc B's Fresh Kitchen - 3 min walk
  • Signature Room at the 95th - 4 min walk
  • Aster Hall - 3 min walk

About this property

The Drake

4-star hotel near Navy Pier
Located close to John Hancock Center and Michigan Avenue, The Drake provides a grocery/convenience store, an art gallery on site, and designer stores on site. Be sure to enjoy a meal at LaVazza, the onsite café. In-room WiFi (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and limo/town car service
  • Express check-out, ATM/banking services, and coworking spaces
  • 22 meeting rooms, a reception hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the proximity to shopping
Room features
All 535 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out

Safety measures

Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 12.95 per 24-hour period), Wired Internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 12.95 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 53.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 15-30 per person
  • 1 bar
  • 1 restaurant and 1 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
  • Fitness center
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (40000 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms - 22

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 per room (up to 75 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go 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)
  • Self parking fee: USD 53.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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 a Hilton Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is The Drake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 per room) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Drake?

As of Mar 26, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Drake on Apr 11, 2023 start from CA $204.13, 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.

How much is parking at The Drake?

Self parking is available for USD 53.00 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 75 per day.

What time is check-in at The Drake?

Check-in is from 3 PM - midnight.

What time is check-out at The Drake?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Drake located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps from Michigan Avenue and John Hancock Center. Navy Pier and Art Institute of Chicago are also within 2 mi (3 km). Chicago Station (Red Line) is 10 minutes by foot and Clark-Division Station is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at The Drake and receive a full refund?

Yes, The Drake offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to The Drake cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

The Drake Reviews

The Drake Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 1003 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 50%
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1003 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 24%
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1003 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 11%
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1003 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 8%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1003 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 6%

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.7/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.1/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and clean. Staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My daughters and I had a wonderful stay and had fun shopping and dinning in and around Michigan Ave. the weekend was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING HISTORIC PROPERTY
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old but the is the uniqueness about it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy j.

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Obviously, the Drake is a classic Chicago icon. It was a pleasure to be a guest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Colonial Heights

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great experience. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023