The Drake Hotel Chicago

Hi Everyone, This is our second stay at this lovely hotel since November 2025. Our first experience in November was wonderful (my first time to Chicago and I have fallen in love with this beautiful city!!!)and our second trip in March 2026 was just as wonderful if not more so! We traveled to Chicago by train on both trips and the uber ride from the train station is not far and scenic. Arriving at The Drake, the lobby is absolutely beautiful and has fresh flowers. The front desk staff are warm and welcoming. A soft place to land after a long train ride. I chatted ahead of our arrival and each person I communicated with was helpful and kind. Thank you Monica and Anthony! The hotel is a historic hotel as you know so please do not book it if you are looking for modern. However, it is well kept and so very very charming! If you want the whole Chicago experience, this is the place. We stayed in a room with a lake view this trip and it was so amazing. Both the daytime and the nighttime views are stunning. The room was very clean, the bed was super comfortable with nice bedding. The bathroom is well appointed. Also complimentary Lavazza coffee in the room is a big plus for us! The bar, Coq D'Or, is amazing, both food and drinks. Be sure to order the martinis. They are so big and delish, along with the turkey dinner and the bookbinder soup. All of the waiters are great! The coffee shop Cafe on Oak is quaint and delicious. There is just something about this hotel that makes you feel like you are in the middle of the time of your life!!! Don't hesitate to give this wonderful hotel and staff a try. We would definitely recommend it and plan to return soon. Enjoy!

We had a wonderful two days celebrating our anniversary at The Drake Hotel. It continues to be full of old world charm with upgraded amenities. Upon our arrival we were upgraded to a junior suite & provided with water bottles. Each day a member of the staff texted us to check to see if we needed anything. The Bookbinder soup is not to be missed and the drinks were generously poured. We'll see you again, Drake!

I was in the Lobby and I was approached by Caroline and she helped plan my next vacation. I love coming to stay at The Drake hotel!

Caroline from HGV helped with our vacation package. Big shoutout to The Drake Hotel. Wonderful service and views!

With this location, you had access to the whole city! Whether walking, bus, train, etc. it was a great location. The Uber ‘s came in handy when we did know exactly where we were going, but the people of Chicago were kind enough to help. The minute you walk into The Drake you are drawn in by the scent of the gorgeous oversized floral arrangement that greeted us into the lobby. We took advantage of the gym, and it’s equipment. Lavasza was a staple for our breakfast needs. It was our first visit to Chicago, so we also tried some of the surrounding favorites suggested by the hotel for lunches & dinners. The rooms were very spacious and provided the comfort of home, but you knew you were somewhere special that had some wonderful history.