Drake Hotel
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 787-2200
- Cross Street:
- Michigan Avenue
- Directions:
- El: Red Line to Chicago; bus: 3 to Chicago Ave/Michigan Ave; 66 to Michigan Ave; 145, 146, 151 to Delaware Pl
- Best of Citysearch:
- Romantic Hotel 2006
- Hours:
- 24 hours
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Editorial Review for Drake Hotel – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
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, there are vintage delights everywhere, especially in the ornate lobby. Lounge lovers will enjoy the clubby, intimate Coq d'Or. Also on the arcade level are many high-end shops including George Mangel florists, Chanel, Georg Jensen Jewelers and W.H. Smith gift and sundry shop.
The Details
For all its historic splendor, the Drake offers all the amenities that guests have come to expect in a premium modern hotel, such as minibars, 24-hour room service, modem lines, a fitness room and complimentary newspapers. Its 537 guest rooms are large and luxurious and have separate seating areas and foyers; suites offer views of the city or the lake.
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Insider Tips
When to GoTake a break from North Michigan Avenue shopping with high tea, served Monday to Friday 1:30pm-5pm and Saturday to Sunday 1pm-5pm. Cost is $26.50 per person and includes finger sandwiches, scones, fruit bread, French pastries and a pot of premium tea. Reservations are required for parties of eight or more.
User Reviews for Drake Hotel
01/05/2007 Posted by kjdeds
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 messy and rude, they make you stand in a line then call you up like cattle. The lobby is tacky, looked and smelled old. Once we got into the room, the carpet had stains on it, and the bathroom was NOT clean. The room smelled like there was mildew growing somewhere. We wanted to run away screaming, but chose to stay positive and look at another room. After our complaints and an unnecessary amount of convincing the front desk upgraded our room. We thought for sure we'd like it. But again, yuck yuck yuck. It was matted down, stained carpet, smelly old linens and a dirty bathroom. The room looked like it hadn't been touched since the early 80's. Or like a set to a 70's adult film. There was even a murphey bed in the wall...gross and creepy. We just coudn't stay. While checking out there was a prom exiting, with wild, loud, tackily dressed teenagers dominating the lobby. And they were rude to us when we requested our money back and kept saying, "Well, we know it's not a new hotel...and if you're looking for newer and more modern this isn't it." Nothing about this place is refined or even classically old. It's just gross. Like they stopped caring once Princess Diana stayed there. I suggest saving your money and staying somewhere else.
Pros: Historic Facade.
Cons: The inside does not match the outside.
11/16/2006 Posted by monicalang
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 Michigan Avenue too.
Pros: Romantic historic hotel! Perfect location off of Michigan Avenue.
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