The Drake

140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611

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No title - expert review The Fairway Hotel is a Town centre hotel close to the winter gardens, tower, nightclubs and beaches.PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT SATURDAY ONLYMINIMUM STAY 2 NIGHTS AT WEEKENDS The accomodation is clean and modern with all usual facilitiues inc en-suite bedrooms with tv, iron & board, phone, tea/coff... bootsnall.com No title - expert review The Drake is the grande dame of Chicago hotels, the place where the rich and famous have stayed for generations. If you want proof, look for the initials that Joe DiMaggio carved into the heavy wooden bar in the Cape Cod Room downstairs, professing his love for Marilyn Monroe. Other past guests incl... economist.com No title - expert review Built in 1920, the grande dame of Chicago hotels presides over the northernmost end of Michigan Avenue. The lobby, inspired by an Italian Renaissance palace, is all deep-red walls and glimmering crystal. The sounds of a fountain and harpist beckon at Palm Court, a traditional setting for afternoon t... fodors.com No title - expert review If ever the term grande dame fit a hotel, it's The Drake, which opened in 1920. Fronting East Lake Shore Drive, this landmark building is Chicago's version of New York's Plaza or Paris's Ritz. Despite a massive renovation in the 1990s, The Drake feels dated compared to places like the glitzy new Pen... frommers.com No title - expert review Commanding sweeping views of Lake Michigan, this handsome hotel is an historic landmark that was built in 1920. It has hosted princes and politicians, film stars and financiers during its distinguished history. It is located within one block of the John Hancock Center and Water Tower and is walking ... gayot.com No title - expert review The Drake is a cityscape landmark and has been a symbol of white glove elegance for eighty years. The pride of all Chicagoans, it has been the first choice of celebrities and heads of state since it s opening in 1920. Perfectly located at the heart of the Gold Coast, overlooking Lake Michigan, acros... travel.away.com No title - expert review Chicagos Lakefront Landmark With Charm Elegance and Trad... gotrump.com No title - expert review In the heart of the Gold Coast district on the edge of Lake Michigan, the Drake is the original Chicago grand hotel, a fixture since 1920, the Windy City's answer to New York's Plaza or Waldorf Astoria. The location couldn't be any better—one whole side of the building has views of the lake, a... tablethotels.com Drake Hotel - user review Absolutely fabulous hotel. Large and filled with old world charm and service. A million miles away from the antiseptic chain hotels I encounter on a regular basis. Superb location by the magnificent mile and... chicago.citysearch.com Keep your Cancellation # - user review Had booked and then cancelled two rooms at the Drake. Lost cancellation number during a move and when they charged me for two no show nights, they refused to acknowledge that they made a mistake without me "proving" it. If they treat people who stay at their hotel as poorly as they treat p... chicago.citysearch.com Total Class - user review I approached our recent stay with some trepidation, wondering whether we'd find frayed, psuedo elegance. Wrong! The lobby is gorgeously restored, featuring a breathtaking autumn arragement. Every staff member I dealt with was competent and friendly. The room seemed tiny for what we've come to expect... chicago.citysearch.com Caveat Emptor! - user review I attempted to cancel a room reservation with this hotel 2 months before my scheduled trip, and was told that the entire amount (which had been debited from my credit card by that time) was non refundable. Please do not patronize this hotel, or any other hotel with such restrictive cancellation poli... chicago.citysearch.com The Best! - user review I think everything about The Drake is the best. The staff, the decor, the food, the rooms. ... chicago.citysearch.com Believe This Review - user review I wonder what hotel other reviewers actually visited that slammed the staff at the Drake. We made our reservation through Priceline for $99. From check in to check out, everyone was friendly and helpful. Our bags arrived in our room about 5 min after check in. The front desk person was bubbly and fr... chicago.citysearch.com Luxury in the Windy City! - user review My husband, daughter, and I stayed three nights at The Drake. We booked an Executive Room with access to the Executive Lounge. The superbly decorated room had a king sized bed, sofa, mini bar.The Lounge had views of Lake Michigan. Breakfast was juice, bagels, eggs, lox. Evening canapes were cheeses,... chicago.citysearch.com Floating on it´s reputation - user review My partner and I enjoy fine hotels, and often when we need a break we'll spend a weekend or an overnight at a fine hotel. Who doesn't want to feel luxury once in a while We had high expectations for the Drake b/c of it's princess Diana reputation. We were EXTREMELY let down. The greeting staff was m... chicago.citysearch.com THE best hotel in town - user review Old world charm. this is not some ny buyout and redo, this hotel is every bit of a showplace as it was 50 years ago. Stay the night or just have tea or drinks y... chicago.citysearch.com Elegant and Comfortable - user review On a little weekend getaway, we stayed at this glamorous hotel. The decor of this place left us in awe. The staff was pleasant and serving. The concierge was extremely helpful in assisting us to where and what we were looking for.We had a lake view room and, granted it's frozen, gave us a beautiful ... chicago.citysearch.com The wonderful Drake Hotel. - user review The "Drake Hotel", is the best there is because they have good room quality,service,amenties,good value,and overall they... chicago.citysearch.com old world style, staff - user review The absolute worst front desk staff I have ever dealt with, they were rude beyond belief. No smiles, not friendly and probably all wish they were somewhere else. After the rude reception, I took the unairconditioned elevator to my room, the only room in the entire hotel that was available, so I was ... chicago.citysearch.com The Best of the Best - user review The Drake Hotel is without a doubt the finest hotel in the city. The classic elegance can't be matched anywhere. Everything was perfect for my three night stay. The food was also extrodinary. The stay was a dream for the moment we entered the main lobby to see a beautifully restored regel lobby. Emp... chicago.citysearch.com sleep like a Queen... - user review The Drake is a beautiful place. Even though I live in Chicago, I make a point to spend an occasional weekend downtown in one of the many wonderful hotels. I have to say that the Drake is one of the best. I felt like I was in Eu... chicago.citysearch.com a great hotel - user review the drake is just beautiful. it's my #1 place to go for afternoon tea... especially during the holiday season when it's decked out (even though it's more packed then). i've been there with my boyfriend for afternoon tea on our anniversary... and also with my mother and sister for our ladies' day in ... chicago.citysearch.com The best! - user review The Drake is the best hotel in town! We were pampered from check in to the time we were leaving. All staff were very friendly, they took their time to talk to you and made us feel really special.Thank... chicago.citysearch.com Amazing Historic Hotel! Perfect Chicago Location! - user review This is my favorite hotel in Chicago! I have stayed at over 20 different places and this one is amazing! Very historic and beautiful inside. Very romantic ambiance. Great access to ... chicago.citysearch.com A Luxurious Chicago Experience - user review After traveling nearly three hours from Indiana, my boyfriend and I were happy to arrive at this historic hotel. We immediately found the staff, from the bellmen to the front desk agent, to be very helpful and friendly. The room had good bathroom amenities and lovely decor. I especially liked the ov... epinions.com The Drake doesn´t get any better than this. - user review First things first it's The Drake. As a former Chicagoan, I can tell you that it is probably the most highly regarded hotel in Chicago. Keep this in mind as you peruse the lodging costs here you pay for quality. We were f... epinions.com Stop for the Tea and Gingerbread Houses - user review Great old world hotel, but the rooms are small. But no matter where we stay, we take the kids for tea (which even the boy loves) and the holiday decorations.The staff is so incredibly kind and the fountain, harp player and finger sandwiches can calm down even the crankiest of kids. We always linger.... epinions.com If I Could Only Live Like This Every Day... - user review I have just returned from a college scouting trip to Chicago to see Northwestern University, and I had the great pleasure of staying in the famous Drake Hotel, situated on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Oak Street in Chicag... epinions.com If you want a crappy night´s sleep, this is the place. - user review I stayed at The Drake because it is supposed to be one of the best hotels in Chicago, if not the country. I reserved a King Drake Executive Room Plus with Lake View ($380/nt), which included access to the Executive Lounge. It... epinions.com Feel Like a Celebrity at the Drake, Even If You Get It Off Hotwire - user review Mr chelledun and I were put in charge of finding a place to stay for ourselves and his parents during a visit to Chicago. We found two rooms in a mystery four star hotel on Hotwire.com at a rate of $129 apiece. Amazingly, ... epinions.com Wow! - user review My husband's aunt and uncle came to Chicago for a few days on business. While they were there they called us and asked us if we wanted to have dinner with them. Having not seen them in years we hit the car and drove the hour ... epinions.com Partial lake view does the trick! - user review The Drake is known for its location, elegance, and afternoon teas with all the yummies included. I wanted to show a girlfriend from Maine the best of the city last week, and while looking on Expedia.com found a room for $100 (p... epinions.com The Mile High Club, On The Ground... - user review What Expense Accounts Were Made For /b>What was a boy like me doing in a posh hotel like Chicagos Drake Easy, business trip. I was a sophomore in college and working as a Sales & Marketing Assistant in my ... epinions.com Look forward to my next stay - user review An all around first class experience.. Traveler's tip on nightlife.Simply walk a few blocks nort... expedia.com Bathrooms - user review bathrooms outdated but that should be expected based upon the age of the hotel ... a... expedia.com Very Nice Stay With Two Exceptions - user review Bed and pillows very comfortable. Because of the age of the hotel, I fully expected the room to be noisy. It was very quiet and peaceful. One afternoon after exploring Chicago, we returned to find that our room had not been cleaned. I called Housekeeping and they apologized and it was immediately at... expedia.com Expensive relative to total package. Nice but not so great for price. - user review Brunch was very nice and worth the experience. Rooms very nice but duvet on bed makes sleeping way too hot. Busy Saturday night and had to wait for taxi at least 10 15 minutes! Again, for caliper of hotel should have taxi availability continually...don't care that it was busy night and dinner time f... expedia.com Drake Hotel - user review Elegant hotel with very professional, courteous staff. Our room was extremely comfortable with the usual amenities. Bathrobe is supplied and towels are plush. We didn't eat in the hotel so I can't comment on the dining. I would recommend this hotel. Just be sure to be specific if you want a room wit... expedia.com Can’t wait to go back - user review Great food, great service, great room, everyone very friendly and helpful. Traveler's tip on local attractions.Miracle Mile shopping, easy cab to Navy P... expedia.com Beautiful hotel - user review Great hotel, with a great location. Couldn't ask for anything b... expedia.com Great location for Michigan Avenue shopping and night life. - user review Hotel bar Coq d'or is still the best martini in town. The eighty plus year old Cape Cod Room is quiet, romantic, and still very good. Walk to Hancock Center, Rush Street, Spiaggia, Ditka's, and a whole lot more. Grand old dame with class! Traveler's tip on dining.Spiaggia is across the street, home ... expedia.com Great Historic Site! Excellent Location - user review Hotel Was right next to the Hancock Building and at the beginning of the miracle mile. Walking distance to Rush Street which is where all the bars and restaur... expedia.com Can’t wait to go back! - user review Loved this hotel! Great service,great location, absolutely beautiful! Traveler's tip on recreational activities.Definitely have tea in ... expedia.com Very weak - user review Old hotel mildly renovated. AC/heating was not functioning properly and was prehistoric (very loud). Location is good. Stay only if you get a good enough price, there are plenty of bett... expedia.com Best ever in Chicago - user review Outstanding atmosphere, friendly st... expedia.com beautiful historic hotel - user review Perfect hotel. Service was outstanding. Close to all the shopping on Michigan avenue and Rush street. If you're looking for a new modern hotel this is not for you. It's an old hotel that has been kept up perfectly. It def... expedia.com very impressed with the quality of service - user review Service was excellent. Second day, my room had water intrusion from the room next door. They upgraded me to a suite, sent a bottle of wine and called the restaurant where I was having dinner and purchased desert. They went beyond the call of duty. Traveler's tip on dining.Hugo's frog bar and Gibson'... expedia.com Great Chicago Hotel - user review The Drake is a classic and the experience reflected it. Excellent location, great service, and the food at the restaurants was outstanding. It is expensive but as we all know, we g... expedia.com Beautiful Surroundings - user review The Drake is beautiful. Our room was small, however it was great. Location is f... expedia.com Traditional Old Charmer - user review The Drake was everything you would expect an old charming historic hotel to be. They had preserved the hotel's tradition, charm and sophistication. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I was impressed that the decor of the rooms and common areas had been kept up to par. The hotel was everything ... expedia.com Can’t wait to go back - user review The hotel was beautiful, the service was excellent, and the location could not have been better. My wife and I had a fantastic time and will make the Drake our hotel of choice when... expedia.com Scenic Location - user review The rooms were large and the staff was extremely helpful in accomdations and information about the area. The Drake Hotel was located in the heart of everything. Rush street 1 block over, lake 1 block over, shopping district 1 block away. Theatre and muesuems ... expedia.com Fabulous! We will return! - user review The staff is Top Quality! The facility is beautiful! The restaurants were spec... expedia.com Drake Hotel - user review This hotel has a fabulous location and some rooms have great views of the Lake. I'm quite particular about service and cleanlieness and I would reccomend this hotel. Very clean and room service is prompt and good. One of the better check in experiences that I've had. They have a well trained front d... expedia.com Very nice - user review Very nice hotel and location. I'd stay there a... expedia.com A Chicago Classic - user review With the great price Expedia has, you should definitely consider staying at The Drake, a Chicago Classic. The hotel is very classic and does not even have a pool however, it does have high speed internet if you are into that. The staff is more than friendly and everything ran smoothly. Took them a l... expedia.com No title - user review Had a lousy corner room and poor room ser... fodors.com Hey, let´s not be so hard on the old dame... - user review I've noticed that online reviewers tend to be tough on the Drake. Yes, it's very, very retro almost gloomily so in places but it's also clean and well kept, with a terrific location, and, at as little as a third of the Peninsula's price, it can be a good deal indeed. My wife and I just stayed at the... fodors.com Da Drake Delightful - user review The Drake is not just a hotel,It is an experience. I have stayed at the drake a few times. It is worth the money considering the location and the history. Barry Lyd... fodors.com No title - user review #10 and 11 above don't have an answer that fits. My room had no effective air conditioning, so I was hot the entire time I would have opened the windows, but the sign on them said not to. the prices of drinks (both in the bar and the room) and other items seems unreasonable, including the unusual re... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Excellent bargain for the location and quality, given the price agreed to. Felt like a trip back in time; very elegant. Fresh fruit on each floor, morning pape... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Excellent facilities, though pricy restaurants. Lacks a pool, but room was big and comfortable. Worst complaint was that the bedspreads were too thick. Great, hi... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Excellent hotel for weekend getaway experie... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Excellent in all respect... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Excellent value and we felt very pampe... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Fantastic staff (except the bell boy must have had a bad day); lo... mytravelguide.com No title - user review For what we paid, I expected a much better experience. I was very disappointed. Other than status, this hotel offe... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Great hotel!... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Great location for shopping. Walking is required for restaurants. The martini bar is in need of repairs and redecorating, not as great as it is made out to be. The r... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Great location. Impressive lobby. Room could have been bigger and dusty minibar was not... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Historic,quality,convenient,wonderful loca... mytravelguide.com No title - user review I had a wonderful large room and the hotel was per... mytravelguide.com No title - user review I was not aware of only guaranteeing a room for two adults. We had a king size bed for two and adults and children 14 and 18. Fortunately, the Hotel was GREAT and upgraded us to a room with two beds and two baths along with a couch and sitting area. We were going to take sleeping bags. I a little af... mytravelguide.com No title - user review It's a old classic hotel in a great location. The staff was nice, but a few of the details were lacking light bulbs out, no ironing board, long waits for valet, etc. The views are excellent and you can't beat tea at the drake or a little jazz in the e... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Old fashioned hotel, however, needs to update some of its amenities to keep up with the future as well. A Hilton hotel but none of the benefits I am used to at the other ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Our stay at the Drake exceeded even our high expectations. The location was outstanding, the staff friendly & courteous, and facilities were in excellent shape, and the ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Our stay at The Drake in Chicago was fantastic. The Drake was like a palace. The staff was great. The bellmen were... mytravelguide.com No title - user review Prime location within walking distance of shopping, clubs, John Hancock building. Nice mar... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The Drake Hotel is a delightful space and is well located to shopping and dining. The staff is helpful and the restaurants are quite nice. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a lovely quiet elegant vintage hotel with all the state... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The Drake Hotel was a great experience for my husband and I. The location couldn't have been better. It is in walking distance of most everything or a short cab ride away. Unfortunately we were placed in a room with a grand view of the air conditioners. So we weren't pleased about that. But the bar ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The Drake is a beautiful and elegant hotel! It is convenient to everything, and we especially liked being able to walk out the back entrance to the Lake Michigan beach. Shopping, restaurants, the American Girl Doll Place (we were there to visit) where all within a short walk. The room was beautiful ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The Drake is a wonderful hotel, nicest I have ever stayed at. The staff is nice and will help you in any way. Great... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The Drake is everything you've hea... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The hotel was great ,old , just needed a few things looked after. People great. Lounge w... mytravelguide.com No title - user review The hotel was very old but kept in excellent condition. It is a classic. The staff was very concerned about your comfort and happiness. The exper... mytravelguide.com No title - user review They need to tell the maids to be more qu... mytravelguide.com No title - user review This is a very nice hotel to stay at. Excellent accommodations and very friendly and helpf... mytravelguide.com No title - user review We were very disappointed. We ordered room service and they were out of everything on the 24 hour menu except one chicken sandwich. We asked to talk to the manager and he offered us nothing else not even a bagel! The second night we called ahead to pre order room service and we were hung up on! Our ... mytravelguide.com No title - user review When I realized that we would be staying at The Drake for our trip to Chicago I was really excited. I was expecting nothing but the best with the reputation the name carries with it. I was very surprised when I was checked in by the unfriendly staff, the poor condition of the room for the price that... mytravelguide.com Drake Hotel Chicago: Historic Hotel - user review Drake hotel was opened in 1920. The lobby, paneled in marble and oak, is graced with grand chandeliers, elegant red carpets and a magnificent fountain. When prohibition ended in 1933, in hotel's piano bar was served ... virtualtourist.com Drake Hotel Chicago: Luxury and history - user review The Drake has an elegance that's impossible to duplicate today. From the wainscoting in the wide hallways to the mail chutes and classic elevator doors on each floor, there are vintage delights everywhere, especially in the ornate lobby. This is one of the best places in Chicago to get married (whic... virtualtourist.com Drake Hotel Chicago: Luxury on the Lake - user review This is the classic historic Chicago hotel after the Palmer House. Its location overlooking the lake gives it immediate appeal. The Palm Court is a traditional location ... virtualtourist.com Drake Hotel Chicago: The Drake Hotel - user review Very nice, upscale hotel. Well located on Michigan Avenue. Lacks some up to date features but very stylish. Air conditioning didn't work as well as I would have liked, but the front desk was very helpful and provided a small floor fan. The hotel restaurant is very nice with wonderful views of the la... virtualtourist.com My review of The Drake Hotel - user review the hotel was fine... travel.yahoo.com Cool - user review I didn't go there because i am 13 and i didn't want to. we r doing this thing for computer apps and i had to go somwher so i came here. and there isn't a pool so its n... travel.yahoo.com No One Answers the Phone - user review I got bounced back and forth between phone messages so many times (for 5 minutes) that I just gave up and looked elsewhere. The person who answers the phone is every hotel'... travel.yahoo.com We loved the Drake!! - user review the drake was so nice and very clean...jr suite was really cute. good location. will stay again. there are no dislikes...everything was wonderful...great for couples...luxury... travel.yahoo.com Great Ambience - user review If you want to step back in time -- and if access and privacy are important to you* -- The Drake is the place. May we especially recommend one of its Bartenders who has been fa... travel.yahoo.com Princess Diana Stayed Here.. - user review Out of all the hotels in Chicago, Princess Diana stayed here. It has old world charm. The bar and service there is excellent. The waiters amazingly great. Its an art of serving.... travel.yahoo.com Great Old Lady! - user review This is an absolutely fabulous old hotel with personality, unlike many of the newer cookie cutter hotels. This lady has class. It is in a convenient location to the lakeshore, N... travel.yahoo.com old school charm - user review yo my prom was at the drake, and i stayed there a couple of years ago with my girlie. its old school, almost british in feel. rooms are big, nicely appointed. many rooms have be... travel.yahoo.com I'll be back - user review The Drake is a beautiful piece of Chicago history, perfectly maintained. Lovely comfortable and clean spacious rooms. Great service. Great location for shopping on the Magnifi... travel.yahoo.com Pretentious Employees at The Drake - user review Things started out bad from the start. The gentleman at the check in desk told us that we could not get the room with a king sized bed. All they had were twin bed rooms. From that ... travel.yahoo.com