This hotel has incredible history and beautiful architecture but once you've seen all the magnificant common rooms (lobby, ballroom, Palm Court, old style elevators) it isn't any different than any other overpriced, 4 star historical hotel. Our friends were getting married in the ballroom so we thought that we would take this opportunity to stay at The Drake since I'm... more

The Drake greatly disappointed me: • Valet lost my car and made me late to work • The rooms don't have heat until the temperature is below 50 in your room • The hot water is intermittent; no hot water often during a shower • Management not interested in their problems • Trash in the hall ways • No wireless,... more

We had the most incredible price and the front desk seemed a bit put out by the low price that we were paying. However they were the only ones who didn't seem overly friendly. The wait staff in the restaurant, the staff at the lounge and the bellmen were wonderful. Our room didn't have a view of the lake, but... more

My kids got a complte hoot out of the scary butler who's outside the flower shop/gift store on the ground floor. (He's motion activated and will speak when you come in.) Be sure not to miss it! more

The Drake hotel in Chicago, IL is a historical gem. We went in August and got a great deal! You can't beat the location, right on the shore of Lake Michigan! The hotel is steeped in tradition and is an old fashioned, elegant hotel. If you like tradition, then this is probably the hotel for you. If you get a... more

My wife & I have visited the Drake twice in 2 years for a mini-vacation. Since we rarely travel, I was reluctant to go to another hotel because we know the Drake (familiar territory). I have described it as a "middle" hotel, not too expensive, but not the cheapest either. i am amused by the complaints for different hotels and... more

We had a good experience at the Drake. We got a good deal on Priceline but still got a newly updated room with 2 beds as we wanted. The place is still old (doors, carpet) but all have character. The lobby is gorgeous. We did not eat/drink there but there was a beautiful bar. Our only really bad experience was... more

For another $25, we splurged for the larger room when we checked in. We dropped our things and went to eat/shop. After a long walk and fighting the crowds on Michigan Ave., we returned to the room just wanting to nap. No kids for the weekend, so just pure quiet and personal freedom. Unfortunately, when we returned to the room,... more

We could not have had a better time at the Drake. It is obvious that we were in one of the recently refurbished rooms because it was perfect in every way. The room looked out onto Lake Shore Drive and the lake. An unexpected bonus was being able to watch the professional volleyball tournament being played on the beach. We... more