The Drake

4.0 star property

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Relax in style amidst a grand fountain and elegant seating areas.
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Enjoy stunning views of the coastal city and beach from this property.
Check in at the elegant reception area, featuring a central desk and ornate details.
Two iconic buildings stand near the waterfront, one a modern high-rise and the other a classic structure with ornate details.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • John Hancock Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Navy Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View (Michigan)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

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

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

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence)

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 King Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Dual European)

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Drake

Hotel in Downtown Chicago
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Other amenities include a conference center, a coffee shop/cafe, and WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Drake offers 535 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. 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. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 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.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a grocery/convenience store. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This hotel offers access to a business center, 22 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Event facilities measuring 40000 square feet (3716 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Drake is a smoke-free property.

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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 814 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1237 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Drake is an awesome place to stay downtown. Right next to the water (where you can rent bikes and go for a ride along the beach) and next to all shopping and food districts. Perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old and elegant, you do get old fixtures and such. We never could get the AC/Heat to work right, so most nights, we either shivered or mostly stripped off the bedding and most clothing. The very selective and restricting hours of their restaurants could have been highlighted better. On the other hand, our one meal at the Coq d’Or was among the best in Chicago, despite going to other popular and trendy restaurants. And offering Lavazza coffee in the rooms is a big plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, historic gem in downtown Chicago. We were only disappointed we didn't see any ghosts!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Drake is an experience not just a hotel. It has history and charm and yet offers wonderful modern conveniences. It has an amazing location near the beach, shopping, tourist and transportation services. It does lack in a few items: no concierge but a willing staff who tries to help recommend restaurants and tourist spots and not enough outlets in the bedroom so we're glad we had an extension cord.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location for walking along the lake or shopping or dining…
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

valentine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Go for the golden coq
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacque

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Drake lives up to expectations.

Our stay at the Drake was absolutely amazing. The entire hotel was very well maintained. Our room was very spacious and clean. Two bathrooms in the room definitely made my other half happy and I could take my time..lol. The staff was very attentive and someone was always reachable. The bar inside the hotel was an extra treat with live music, friendly Chicagoans who also enjoy the bar. The food and drinks were simply 5 star. We would stay there again anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel. Need a spa and maybe a hot tub
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Grand but outdated

The hotel itself is gorgeous and the communal rooms are stunning. The staff were nice enough, valets were particularly nice. We found the rooms themselves to be dated. I was really surprised at the complete lack of effort to be eco friendly at all. No recycling, no refillable gels in the shower, asking customers to drink out of plastic bottled water. For the prices and grandeur there could at least be a filtered water tap on each floors. It is really disappointing given the age and climate we are living in.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Really wanted refridgerator and microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

jingtao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ali

Liked: Amenities
Vintage hotel Good valet service Rooms Need more maintenance
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025