I have just returned from The Drake. I stayed there for a wedding this past weekend. I loved this hotel. Very elegant. Just walking through the lobby is amazing. Hotel has a wonderful charm. Service was excellent. Staff very helpful. It is in great location. Plenty of restaurants..A harpist plays during the tea hour near the lobby. Just an amazing... more

The Drake is a classic Chicago hotel. Best location on Lake Shore Drive and Michigan Ave, this hotel has it all. The hotel has never been ruined with some sort of modern update. Has a classic and logical feel with great rooms and character. The lobby is wonderful and drinks by the fountain are a must for an elegant experience... more

I stayed at the Drake recently because it was very close to a customer account. I have heard great things about the Drake in the past, and the fact that it was priced within my company's frugal allowance sealed the deal. I arrived late at night, but the lobby was very elegant and well appointed. Check-in was a breeze, and... more

While the Drake is an classic old hotel, it is long past it's prime. The lobby is still very elegant, but the rooms are long in need of renovation, routine maintenance has been deferred too long. Old carpets with stains, peeling wall paper, dirty windows. Great location. I have stayed here twice for business meetings, our group is not coming... more

We found The Drake Hotel a huge disappointment. We reserved the executive floor. We were given another. After going back down to the desk...they gave us our reserved room. It was very noisy, inside and out. Our second night we had to call down and ask for shampoo and soap. The next morning we had to call down and ask... more

I have had the good fortune to stay at the Drake each of the last three years, and I've had excellent experiences each time. The common areas of the hotel are wonderful. The furnishings and decor make you feel as though you could be sitting in the lobby a century ago. It's great to have tea or appetizers in the... more

My husband and I stayed at The Drake Hotel for 3 nights in September. It was the best time to see Chicago because the crowds were minimal. As for the hotel ...... it is super fancy and the decor is AMAZING! They had fresh flowers in the lobby and the design was fantastic. The staff were extremely professional and approachable... more

I wanted to like the hotel, but the condition of the room doesn't match the cost of staying here. Sofa had holes, lampshade had burn marks, torn wallpaper, worn carpet. unfriendly and uncooperative and unprofessional appearance from the staff. would not even consider a late check out. the bathroom was not clean when we checked in. and during our visit... more

I was in Chicago on business so had to book a hotel that was on the approved list. I was advised to book The Drake by a colleague - the tripadvisor reviews were largely good so I wasn't too bothered. My room was a good size but there was no upgrade to a suite (oh well). My only negative comments... more