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 movies

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is $207
$174 nightly
$207 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

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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.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

2 Queen Beds Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

1 King 1 Bedroom Drake Suite

  • Sleeps 2

2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View (Michigan)

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

  • 800 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Dual European)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 259 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 5 King Beds

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

With a stay at The Drake, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Michigan Avenue and 875 North Michigan Avenue. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Art Institute of Chicago and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lincoln Park Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Water Tower Place - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 360 CHICAGO - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • State Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

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 Cheesecake Factory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aster Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doc B's Fresh Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Millennium Knickerbocker Lobby Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Torali Italian-Steak - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Drake

The Drake offers 535 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 48-inch 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. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 535 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring MP3 docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including wireless internet access (surcharge) and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands and a ballroom.
Grab a bite to eat at LaVazza, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 40000 square feet (3716 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 22 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and noon on weekends.
LaVazza - Onsite café.
Coq d'Or Restaurant & Bar - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Palm Court Afternoon Tea - Onsite restaurant. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Cafe on Oak - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open select 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 transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 56 per day)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 82 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

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 crib
  • 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 center
  • Conference center (40,000 square feet 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
  • 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

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1920
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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 provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (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 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

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
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
Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License

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

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

The Drake Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1009 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1471 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location … history …cleanliness as well as staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was very attentive and helpful, made us feel right at home definitely enjoyed our time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had an amazing experience! The staff was courteous and room was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, housekeeping very polite, the room was clean and the view was beautiful. Am all ready planning my next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful hotel. The service was good and the staff was mostly friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and neatly kept. The staff was super nice and made sure that we had what we needed during our stay.
Lobby
Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, staff, and event.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great! Staff was great, room was great. Can't wait to go again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Dwight E.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful building
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Candice Slate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful and charming hotel! We were treated so well and were enchanted by the atmosphere and hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful hotel. Great staff. Best lobby music and ambience of any recent hotel experience I have had. In the heart of the miracle mile.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm at its finest. Great location. Wonderful suites and super friendly staff. A top notch experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tosha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago. We ate breakfast here as well and the food was really good too. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

amber

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was great. The main areas were gorgeous. The rooms were run down (wall paper peeling, creaky bed, old smell).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and spotless. Staff were friendly and accommodating. You can’t beat this outstanding hotel’s location for the true Chicago experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel, within walking distance of the lake, downtown, a variety restaurants and bars, shopping and event locations. The staff was AMAZING! Couldn’t recommend them enough. Thank you for a great trip. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026