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The Drake

Property class: 4

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
$177
$151 nightly
$177 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

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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

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Deluxe, Mobility & Hearing)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Twin Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View (Michigan)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lake View (Dual European)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop 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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Dual European)

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop 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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (High Floor)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 5 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop 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

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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
  • Lincoln Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Water Tower Place - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue - 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
  • ‪Cloudbar • 360 Chi•Ca•Go - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Doc B's Fresh Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Millennium Knickerbocker Lobby Bar - ‬3 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. 975 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1435 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the charm of the Drake and all the employees were so welcoming!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes, everything was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

james

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
nice view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and staff were extremely helpful and courteous. Overall our stay at The Drake was a great experience and I highly recommend. We will be staying here from now on when we visit Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Apolonia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonnica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A room with a view of the lake. Hotel had some restaurants and there were some more nearby
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Patrick W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old hotel. Needs a good remodel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Kalamazoo

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service at this historic hotel in the heart of Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah Anne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

naveet

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older hotel and the deterioration is quite obvious. Carpets are dirty. Doors bathrooms fixtures. Everything is old and deteriorated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and wonderful room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Janell, Dover

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

8/10 Good

sylvie madeleine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some update on decor. Dusting common areas.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025