The Drake

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Drake

Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence) | Living area | 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay films
Property video
Reception
Exterior
Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence) | Living area | 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

View in a map
140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, 875 North Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Navy Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View (Michigan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds (Dual European)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 5 King Beds

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

About this property

The Drake

Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness centre
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Other amenities include a conference centre, 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 duvets and premium bedding. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

In-room wired and wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Drake. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Michigan Avenue. Enjoy features like 2 restaurants, a gym and a bar.
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the proximity to shopping
  • Steps from Michigan Avenue and 875 North Michigan Avenue
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre, 22 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available.

Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 40000 square feet (3716 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Drake. Parking is available for a fee.

This Chicago hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and noon.
LaVazza – On-site café.
Coq d'Or Restaurant & Bar – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Palm Court Afternoon Tea – On-site restaurant. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Cafe on Oak – This restaurant only serves breakfast. Open selected 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 transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre (40,000 square foot 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
  • Lift (64 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (116 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1920
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 869 out of 1315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1315 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great huge room overlooking the lake. Taxis and Ubers are easy to get. My only regret is that I didn’t have enough time to enjoy afternoon tea! The next trip to Chicago I will be staying at the Drake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Syed Amir

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel that gives a vibe that you are walking in the history.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

FRED M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay except the water pressure in both the sink and the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard, South Bend

Great ambience; history & location; Lakeview room too low & needs bathroom upgrades but overall really good-have stayed many times & will again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Historic sophistication
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

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

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Drake was built in 1920 as an elegant hotel with beautiful flourishes and spacious rooms. Too bad Hilton doesn't invest in the remodel this grand dame deserves. I would stay at The Drake again simply for the memories from my wedding night (29 years) and the nostalgia it evokes for more glamorous eras. For this, I tolerate the faded wallpaper, cheap furniture and lighting, and outdated bathroom with a flooding shower tub. On the positive side, housekeeping is great, breakfast is good, the hall carpeting was colorful and new. Best of all, you can't beat The Drake's lakefront location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

The Drake. Enough said.

The Drake has lost some of its bling from the old days, but it's still a fabulous stay. We really enjoyed the view over Oak St. Beach, and the proximity to the Lake and Michigan Ave. can't be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Business traveller, Travelled with family

Beautiful historic hotel

The Drake is a wonderful historic hotel in a perfect Chicago location. In addition to its large rooms with lake views they also have 2 on site restaurants. We enjoyed drinks or dinner at the Coq d’Or 3 of the 4 nights of our stay. Our visit was business related and the front desk could not have been more accommodating with their help scanning and sending documents. There is no doubt we will return to the Drake on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Very close to oak street beach. The room had a bathroom door that wouldn’t close, handle on closet door was broken and couldn’t regulate room temp.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location but average stay

The location was great! Close to the beach and bikes for the boardwalk. Short walk to some great shopping and not too far away from the river walk. The room was quite dated and it was not super clean… I could tell the bathroom hadn’t been deep cleaned in awhile. No fridge in room (could request one to be brought but seemed like a given for the price point). For the price, I don’t think we would stay there again but I would absolutely stay in the location for another Chicago getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Friendly staff. Spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff! Mystic Hotel with character! The bar excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Prince George

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025