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The Drake: Traveler Reviews

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#2 of 19 hotels in Rosemont
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  • Hotel class: 4 of 5
  • Rooms: 535
  • Address: 140 E. Walton Place, Magnificent Mile Rosemont, IL 60611
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: On-site dining options at the Drake Hotel include a renowned seafood restaurant, a tea room & lounge, intimate piano lounge, and room service. A... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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“Lovely hotel, lots of character”

The Drake

5 of 5 stars
Auckland, New Zealand
Jul 5, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Stayed here 5 nights while in town for a convention. This is a lovely old-school hotel with large guest rooms and plenty of history (see the press kit on the hotel website for a list of past guests). The decor is quite old-fashioned, as you'd expect from a place like this, but that gives it character - if you want shiny, minimalist and modern then book at one of the many chain hotels in town instead. Room was very clean and quiet, had a nice bathroom (love the Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries!) and the bed was extremely comfortable, my only complaint would be the lighting (but dim lighting is fairly standard for hotels). Internet access is quite expensive but there's a cheaper weekly rate if you're staying more than a few days. Yes, the minibar is expensive, but that's to be expected in a high-end hotel - there's a 24-hour Walgreens a couple of blocks south on Michigan Ave where you can pick up snacks and drinks quite cheaply, so i didn't find this a problem. The location is excellent - near the lake, just off Michigan Ave (a block north of the Hancock building) so great for shopping, dining and sightseeing. The buffet breakfast at the hotel was really good, with an excellent selection of healthy and not-so-healthy items. I found all the staff I talked to to be friendly and very helpful. I would definitely stay here again next time I'm in Chicago.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location, character, large and well equipped room, comfortable bed
    • Disliked — n/a
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flyingmonkey's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: January 14, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Average price*: $299 (year-round)
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“Amazing”

The Drake

5 of 5 stars
strongback
Jul 2, 2008

I was visiting Chicago for the first time and had heard so much about the Drake hotel. I told my boyfriend that I had wanted to stay there so he surprised me and booked us a room there. I must say the service was excellent. The check in went very quickly and smoothly. The staff was very helpful and considerate. The room was large, well lit, the linens were beautiful. We ordered some room service and it was a bit pricey but very tasty. I do recommend people to stay at the Drake and enjoy the wonderful hospitality they have to offer. I would definitely go back!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the hotel itself
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strongback's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 18-24
Member since: June 27, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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Average price*: $299 (year-round)
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“If you want to splurge...”

The Drake

Jun 29, 2008

What a gorgeous hotel! We love places with a story & try to stay at member hotels of the Historic Hotels of America. The Drake lives up to its reputation. From the building itself, the linens, the service, to the couch in the elevator, everything was beautiful. The hotel thankfully was up to our cleanliness standards. We've found sometimes the older hotels need to be updated, but the Drake is not one of them. The only negative was the price. Our room was almost $500 per night, including taxes. If we hadn't had a free night with our Hilton reward, we would not have stayed there. Hopefully, we'll be able to stay there again.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Eatsbonbons's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Member since: June 29, 2008
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“Wondreful grand dame hotel”

The Drake

5 of 5 stars
Oklahoma City
Jun 21, 2008

Recently stayed at the Drake in Chicago while attending a conference. the staff from top to bottom was polite, cheerful and attentive to our needs. The room was well appointed and maintained, quiet and comfortable. The in house restaurants are pricey but comparable to others in the area. The combination of a delightful staff with this grand dame hotel made for a great stay!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — staff
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jgthompson2's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: April 08, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event, Shopping
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Average price*: $299 (year-round)
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“excellent all round loved this place”

The Drake

Jun 20, 2008

This is a lovely hotel,

I was here on business, and will go again some time in the future.

I was a single female alone, and nothing was too much trouble, staff were attentive and rooms were lovely and clean, well located

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
barnicleLondon's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2006
Member since: June 20, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
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Reviews of The Drake

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Address: 140 E. Walton Place, Magnificent Mile, Rosemont, IL 60611