The Drake Hotel

140 E Walton Place CHICAGO 60611

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Number of floors:10 Number of rooms:535

Location. The Drake Hotel is located in downtown Chicago, Ill., adjacent to Michigan Avenue's 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 d'Or 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 d'Or-designated concierge staff resolves tour and reservation related questions, and attends to special requests. The Drake Hotel's 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 Friend's 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.

The Drake Hotel Area Attractions

Magnificent Mile: 0.5 block
Oak Street Beach: 2 blocks
John Hancock Observatory: 1.5 blocks
Water Tower and Mall: 2.5 blocks
Lake Michigan: 3 blocks
Museum of Contemporary Art: 5 blocks
Northwestern University: 0.5 miles
Chicago Children's Museum: 1.5 miles
Navy Pier: 1.5 miles
Art Institute of Chicago: 1.5 miles
Lincoln Park: 1.5 miles
Shedd Aquarium: 3.0 miles
Wrigley Field: 4.0 miles
McCormick Place Convention Complex: 6.0 miles
Harborside International Golf Center: 18.0 miles

The Drake Hotel Location Description

MAGNIFICENT MILE - 0.5 BLOCK

The Drake Hotel 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.

The Drake Hotel Hotel Policy

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.

The Drake Hotel Room Information

Name: King City View Description: One king bed. 250-275 square feet. Terry-cloth robes, Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Laptop-compatible safe. Multi-line phone with caller ID. Complimentary weekday newspapers, video games (surcharge), and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary nightly turndown service with chocolates and ice delivery available upon request. Name: One Queen Description: One queen bed. 250-275 square feet. Terry-cloth robes, Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Laptop-compatible safe. Multi-line phone with caller ID. Complimentary weekday newspapers, video games (surcharge), and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary nightly turndown service with chocolates and ice delivery available upon request.

Name: King Deluxe Description: One king bed. City view. 250-275 square feet. Terry-cloth robes, Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Laptop-compatible safe. Multi-line phone with caller ID. Complimentary weekday newspapers, video games (surcharge), and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary nightly turndown service with chocolates and ice delivery available upon request. Name: King Description: One king bed. Large desk with swivel chair. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with video games. Dual-line speakerphone with caller ID and voice mail. Two armchairs upholstered with neutral-tone fabrics. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Terry-cloth robe and slippers. Evening turndown upon request. Name: Two Twins City View Description:

Two twin beds. Large desk with swivel chair. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with video games (surcharge). Dual-line speakerphone with caller ID and voice mail. Two armchairs upholstered with neutral-tone fabrics. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Terry-cloth robe and slippers. Evening turndown upon request. Name: King Exec. Floor Lakeview Description: One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable TV with pay movies and video games. Clock radio. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Bathrobe. Name: Two Twins Description: Two twin beds. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable TV with pay movies and video games. Clock radio. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Bathrobe. Name: King Executive Floor Description: One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable TV with pay movies and video games. Clock radio. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Bathrobe. Name: One Queen City View Description: One queen bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies and video games. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Name: Guest room Description: One queen bed or two twin beds. Desk. High-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies and video games. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary weekday newspaper.

The Drake Hotel Room Types

King City View

One Queen

King Deluxe

King

Two Twins City View

Two twin beds. Large desk with swivel chair. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with video games (surcharge). Dual-line speakerphone with caller ID and voice mail. Two armchairs upholstered with neutral-tone fabrics. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Terry-cloth robe and slippers. Evening turndown upon request.
King Exec. Floor Lakeview:One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable TV with pay movies and video games. Clock radio. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Bathrobe.
Two Twins:Two twin beds. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable TV with pay movies and video games. Clock radio. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Bathrobe.
King Executive Floor:One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable TV with pay movies and video games. Clock radio. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities. Bathrobe.
One Queen City View:One queen bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies and video games. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary weekday newspaper.
Guest room:One queen bed or two twin beds. Desk. High-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies and video games. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary weekday newspaper.

The Drake Hotel Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in - $50/Day
Extra person charges - $20/Adult/Night
Floors - 10
Guestrooms - 535
Hotel Built - 1920
Hotel Renovated - 2008
Limo/Town Car service available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
Smoke-free property
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk

The Drake Hotel Property Amenities

- Luggage Storage
- Florist
- Safe-Deposit Box - At Front Desk
- Restaurant(s)
- Gift shop or newsstand
- Concierge desk
- Elevator/lift
- Airport transportation (fees apply)
- Shoe shine
- Laundry service
- Security guard
- Conference room(s)
- Live entertainment
- Wheelchair accessible
- Jewelry shop
- Fitness equipment - Fees Apply
- Massages available
- Bar/lounge
- Wedding services
- Shopping on site
- Room service (24 hours)
- Pets allowed
- Self parking - $30/24 Hours
- Parking (valet) - $45/24 Hours In/Out
- Internet public area - wireless - Complimentary
- Dry cleaning service
- Event catering
- Breakfast services - Fees Apply
- Business center
- Pet policy - Pet Waiver Only
- Children eat free - 6 Years and Under