Location. The Drake Hotel is located in downtown Chicago, Ill., adjacent to Michigan Avenues renowned shops and restaurants. This property stands three blocks from the John Hancock building and Water Tower Place.
Hotel Features. Italian Renaissance architecture pervades the hotel lobby which is distinguished by crystal chandeliers and carved wood moldings. Constructed in 1920, the hotel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Five restaurants and bars include Drake Bros. which serves American style fare, Cape Cod which is known for its New England seafood specialties and Coq dOr which prepares American style cuisine. The famed Palm Court offers afternoon tea service. Travel Traders convenience store stocks snacks and sundries. A staffed business center houses two computer stations and offers administrative services. A total of 30,000 square feet of function space accommodates up to 500 people. Internet access is complimentary in public areas. Clefs dOr designated concierge staff resolves tour and reservation related questions, and attends to special requests. The Drake Hotels limited hour fitness center contains polished wood floors and an array of stationary bicycles, treadmills, stair machines, exercise balls and weight training equipment. The fitness center provides complimentary headphones for use during workouts.
Guestrooms. This 10 story property offers 535 guestrooms equipped with wireless Internet access for a fee and MP3 adaptors. Hilton Serenity beds feature pillowtop mattresses and down duvets. Bathrooms contain bathrobes, marble vanities, curved shower rods and La Source toiletries. Coffeemakers and minibars are provided in all accommodations. Laptop compatible, in room safes are complimentary.
Expert Tip. Many movies have been filmed at The Drake Hotel including Mission Impossible, Risky Business, My Best Friends Wedding, Flags of Our Fathers and What Women Want.
Kids Eat Free Policy:
The hotel provides complimentary breakfast for children six years and under. Each child must be accompanied by one paying adult.
Rates:
104.24 - 289
Number Of Rooms: 535
Number Of Floors: 10
Check In Time: 3 p.m.
Check Out Time: 12 p.m.
Amenities:
Safe
Fitness Facility
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Business Center
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms
The Drake Hotel
140 E Walton Place
Chicago, IL 60611
Driving Directions:
From Chicago Midway International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 14 miles.
Take Cicero Avenue North.
Turn right onto I 55 North.
Exit 292A onto I 90/I 94 North.
Exit 50B and turn right onto Ohio Street.
Turn left onto Michigan Avenue.
Turn right onto Delaware Place.
Turn left onto Walton Place.