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The Drake Hotel

140 E Walton Place, Chicago, Illinois, 60611

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Stunning Lake Views and Historic Elegance

    The Chicago Drake hotel offers breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and a rich history dating back to 1920. Enjoy luxurious guest rooms with deluxe bedding and marble bathrooms, along with modern amenities like flat-screen HD TVs and iPod docking stations.

  • Convenient Amenities and Shopping

    Guests can explore the arcade level shops, grab essentials at the convenience store, and make use of foreign currency exchange services without leaving the hotel. Additionally, indulge in afternoon tea or cocktails at the elegant Palm Court.

  • Prime Location for Exploring

    Located just minutes from Oak Street Beach, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo, and the John Hancock Center, The Drake Hilton Hotel is the perfect base for experiencing the best of Chicago.

Book now for an unforgettable stay!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Incredible staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

62 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Bar
  • Beach
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
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Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Tour/class on local culture

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,253 reviews
9/ 10
Room had A Picture-Perfect View, Comfortable Room, very clean
Rafael A. Perez · couple · 2026-10-14

The guest experience

8.3out of 10
1253 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Incredible staff

Worth knowing — Dated rooms · Maintenance issues

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Outstanding service from staff, especially Lesly, who is highly praised.

  • Location9.8

    Great location noted in multiple reviews.

  • Overall Experience8.9

    Mixed feelings; great staff and location but room and food issues.

  • Cleanliness7.9

    Some maintenance issues reported; overall clean but dated.

  • Food and Beverage7.8

    Breakfast service issues reported; tea service was better.

  • Room Quality7.4

    Rooms are small, dated, and have maintenance issues.

  • Value for Money7.3

    Overall not seen as worth the price due to dated rooms.

  • Amenities7.3

    Aging amenities and reported issues with cleanliness in common areas.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

73% of 11 recent stays rated 8+

8.31253 reviews
  • Guest review

    9/10

    Rafael A. Perez · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Room had A Picture-Perfect View, Comfortable Room, very clean”

  • Okay property

    8/10

    Austin · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Location”

  • Very disappointing. Running on the fumes of a once great reputation. Limp, sad, and smelly.

    1/10

    Sandra · couple · 2026-10-14

    “The location is terrific. Can't be beat. That's the only good thing to be said for this establishment.”

  • Alles gut für zwei drei Nächte .

    7/10

    Thorsten · couple · 2026-10-07

    “Alles sehr sauber und das das Personal sehr nett.Die Lage ist sehr zentral.Parkmöglichkeiten sind in der Nähe.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    danielle · family with children · 2026-10-07

    “The atmosphere, room, bed, service, food, tea time, C'oq D'or and the receptionists !”

  • Beautiful historic hotel

    9/10

    Patsy · solo traveller · 2026-10-07

    “This historic hotel is beautiful and the staff is wonderful! While staying at The Drake, we took the opportunity to have their afternoon tea in Palm Court....it has the most beautiful decor and the tea fare was wonderful....will be one of my more memorable tea experiences. Also, delicious breakfast in the cafe and good food in the bar area,v with live music on the weekends.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Timothy · couple · 2026-10-07

    “Cocktails in cow dior”

  • Good location. Expensive for a fairly modest room

    5/10

    David · couple · 2026-09-16

    “Great location and able to walk to many areas of the city also only a 10 min walk to the metro to travel further afield.”

  • Staff was amazing!! Thanks for helping us celebrate!!

    10/10

    Dwayne · couple · 2026-09-14

    “Historic”

  • Elegant!

    10/10

    Jonathan · couple · 2026-09-14

    “Everything. The location the presentation. Everything was elegant”

  • Inviting and comfortable.

    9/10

    Barry · solo traveller · 2026-09-13

    “It was very clean and the staff was very professional.”

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