The Drake

140 East Walton St., Chicago, IL 60611 United States (USA) near junction 51a on I-94 (~1.5mi)
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4 Star Luxury property
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4.0/5

Based on 3558 guest reviews

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  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
  • Hotel has 535 rooms
  • 10 floors in hotel
  • 74 suites in hotel
  • Check in time: 3:00pm
  • Check out time: 12:00pm
  • Group score of 10.0/10
  • Hotel has 19 meeting rooms

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Verified reviews of The Drake

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Great Property"
Overall score5.0/ 5
I have a problem. I originally made reservations for one room. Then I called the hotel to add a room and request adjoining rooms. I didn't realize that the number from google was not the hotel but a 3rd party provider. They charged me 500 per room more than the original reservation was for. What can be done e about this? Richard Alfano [email protected]. 484 524 5242.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Apr 25 to Mon Apr 28 2025 at a $313.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Stay!!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Great Stay!!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
15-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Apr 11 to Sun Apr 13 2025 at a $282.99 average nightly rate.
"Peaceful, great customer service."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Great hotel. The view of the city of lovely. The customer service was great. I enjoy my St Patrick weekend at The Drakes with my friends.
(Group coordinator, booked 4 room(s)), from US flag
19-Mar-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Mar 15 to Sun Mar 16 2025 at a $216.99 average nightly rate.
"Two for two!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
This was the second time in as many years that a train delay required me to layover in Chicago. And on as many occasions The Drake has handled my rather short notice need exceptionally well! It is a GRAND Hotel with a rich history! The rooms are well furnished, the staff is excellent, close to downtown shopping and eateries and the atmosphere is magnificent, particularly during the holiday season, which, on both occasions, I stayed. I can't say enough great things about the hotel. Just let me say, instead of having to make an "emergency stay" there, next time I'll "plan" a stay. Also, a VERY special shout out to the young server at the Coq d'Or who picked up my jacket with my wallet in it and took it to hotel Security! You ABSOLUTELY saved my trip! I hope you are still there when I next return. I wish I remembered your name so I could make my thank you personal. He knows who he is and so I hope my THANK YOU reaches him!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Jan-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Jan 05 to Mon Jan 06 2025 at a $156.99 average nightly rate.
"Best hotel EVER for celebrating the Christmas Holidays."
Overall score5.0/ 5
The service was exemplary; everyone from the doorman to the waitresses to the maids was full of holiday cheer and graciousness. Your hotel itself was dressed up like a Currier and Ives painting; delightful to stroll through and enjoy the holiday exhibits. Since my sister lives across the street at 950 Michigan the Drake is where we'll stay whenever we return to Chicago. Congratulations for adding significantly to our best holiday stay ever.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Jan-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Dec 29 to Fri Jan 03 2025 at a $295.99 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful Christmas decorations."
Overall score5.0/ 5
The hotel was clean, and the staff was very nice. Great Location
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Dec-2024 Verified review, stayed from Thu Dec 26 to Fri Dec 27 2024 at a $208.99 average nightly rate.
"Iconic Hotel in a Great Location."
Overall score4.0/ 5
We were excited for our first real trip to Chicago. We've traveled extensively but never to this golden gem of the Midwest.Staying at The Drake was part of our excitement. It's a grand ole beauty but is a little tired and could use a little pampering. Don't let that keep you from staying here though, it's still very beautiful and high tea was one of the highlights! One teeny suggestion I would make is, a full length mirror in each room.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Nov-2024 Verified review, stayed from Fri Nov 15 to Mon Nov 18 2024 at a $242.25 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful place to stay!"
Overall score4.0/ 5
I have been coming to The Drake over 25 years. I came every year in April to meet my friend from Indiana and we would stay in a room with two bathrooms. Loved it! We came on Friday and left on Sunday and loved having cocktails and later night drinks in the lounge Palm Court. Loved watching the dancing. I brought my husband this year and we have enjoyed our stay. Room 214 was very good!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Nov-2024 Verified review, stayed from Tue Nov 05 to Thu Nov 07 2024 at a $456.10 average nightly rate.
"Horrible"
Overall score1.0/ 5
The rooms smelt extremely like mold. The sofas were ripped and worn in both bedrooms. The beds and bedding were old and need to be replaced they had musty odor to them. Carpet needs to be replaced. Basically the rooms need everything yo be replaced. The staff was great! The lobby was beautiful but you get in elevator yo your room and it's a different story once you get off elevator.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Jul-2024 Verified review, stayed from Fri Jul 12 to Sat Jul 13 2024 at a $274.99 average nightly rate.
"Very Good"
Overall score4.0/ 5
View from room is great. Bed linens fine. Staff very good in Oak cafe and condor. Doorman very very helpful. Roberta Klein.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Jul-2024 Verified review, stayed from Wed Jul 03 to Fri Jul 05 2024 at a $203.99 average nightly rate.
"Hotel was clean, elegant and comfortable."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Hotel was clean, elegant, comfortable!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-May-2024 Verified review, stayed from Thu May 09 to Sun May 12 2024 at a $222.99 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 3558 guest reviews

Property description

The Drake Hotel: A Chicago Icon For Over 80 YearsWhether traveling to Chicago for business or pleasure, The Drake Hotel combines tradition with elegance to accommodate every need of our guests. The hotel holds 535 elegant rooms, including 74 luxurious suites.Hotel guests enjoy the ultimate in hospitality when dining in any of The Drake Hotel's four exquisite restaurants. From the ever-popular Coq d'Or, with its well-established Chicago clientele, to the award-winning The Cape Cod Room, Chicago's freshest seafood, and Drake Bros.', with unsurpassable views and more than just steaks. The Palm Court is the hotel's intimate afternoon tea room, serving luncheons, with daily live musical entertainment. Hotel facilities include a well-equipped Fitness Center, a fully staffed Business Center, and a number of arcade level specialty shops. The Drake is also within minutes of many Chicago sporting facilities, including biking, tennis, and beach volleyball.The perfect Chicago venue for meetings and events, The Drake Hotel provides two famous and full-size ballrooms, and the hotel can accommodate every type of event from intimate meetings to large conferences for up to 600 guests.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 12:00pm
Year of last renovation: 2008
Floors: 10
Rooms: 535
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 535
Rooms with disabled access:
Suites: 74
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 19 View spaces
Meeting space: 40828 sq. feet
Event space: Holds people
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
We require cancellation within 72 hrs of arrival date to avoid cancellation fee of one night(s) room & tax
Nightly parking: 48
Typical group deposit: 5,000.00
Total taxes: 15.40%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Charge for early check out
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Currency exchange
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Mini bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Midway & Ohare

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.

Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe - Enjoy a variety of pancakes and breakfast options, just a 5-minute walk from The Drake.
  • Lunch: The Purple Pig - Savour Mediterranean-inspired dishes at this Michelin-starred restaurant, about a 15-minute walk away.
  • Dinner: Giordano's - Indulge in Chicago's famous deep-dish pizza, located 0.5 miles from The Drake.
  • Activity: Millennium Park - Explore the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture and enjoy the lush greenery, located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Beatrix - Start your day with healthy and delicious options, located just a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Enjoy another take on Chicago's classic deep-dish pizza, about a 10-minute drive away.
  • Dinner: Cindy's Rooftop - Dine with a view overlooking Millennium Park, just a 15-minute walk from your hotel.
  • Activity: Art Institute of Chicago - Explore one of the oldest and largest art museums in the US, situated 1.5 miles from The Drake.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Eggy's Diner - A casual spot for American breakfast classics, located a 10-minute drive from The Drake.
  • Lunch: Shaw's Crab House - Enjoy fresh seafood and sushi at this upscale restaurant, roughly a 10-minute walk away.
  • Dinner: The Signature Room at the 95th - End your trip with dinner in the sky, offering stunning city views, located 0.6 miles from The Drake.
  • Activity: Navy Pier - Experience the lively atmosphere with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, about 1.3 miles from the hotel.

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Meeting rooms and event rooms at The Drake

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at The Drake.

Feel free to use the The Drake meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Chicago event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Gold Coast 130 x 52 x 19 6838569/569398285164196--43/34759684--
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Gold Coast

Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
6838 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
130 x 52 x 19 Ft
Floor level:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Parkside 55 x 25 x 8 1375114/1148057333933--/--153138138
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Parkside

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1375 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
55 x 25 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
3
Windows:
4
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Parkside
Grand Ballroom 93 x 56 x 19 5208433/433303217125149--33/26578521--
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Grand Ballroom

Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
5208 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
93 x 56 x 19 Ft
Floor level:
2
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Grand Ballroom
French Room 72 x 55 x 10 3834--/----1025250----/--150500--
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French Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
3834 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
72 x 55 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
    Astor Room 37 x 17 x 8 695--/----303230----/--6030--
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    Astor Room

    Room type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total size:
    695 Sq. Miles
    Dimensions:
    37 x 17 x 8 Ft
    Floor level:
    Is there natural light?
    No
    Are there obstructions?
    No
    Are there built in screens?
    No
    Is there a built in stage?
    No
    Is there built in A/V?
    No
    Amenities available
      Georgian Room 58 x 17 x 8 1113--/----664846----/--10450--
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      Georgian Room

      Room type:
      General Meeting Room
      Total size:
      1113 Sq. Miles
      Dimensions:
      58 x 17 x 8 Ft
      Floor level:
      Is there natural light?
      No
      Are there obstructions?
      No
      Are there built in screens?
      No
      Is there a built in stage?
      No
      Is there built in A/V?
      No
      Amenities available
        Drake Room 54 x 35 x 12 1890--/----543028----/--8030--
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        Drake Room

        Room type:
        General Meeting Room
        Total size:
        1890 Sq. Miles
        Dimensions:
        54 x 35 x 12 Ft
        Floor level:
        Is there natural light?
        No
        Are there obstructions?
        No
        Are there built in screens?
        No
        Is there a built in stage?
        No
        Is there built in A/V?
        No
        Amenities available
          Superior Room 42 x 16 x 8 731--/----423230----/--7634--
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          Superior Room

          Room type:
          General Meeting Room
          Total size:
          731 Sq. Miles
          Dimensions:
          42 x 16 x 8 Ft
          Floor level:
          Is there natural light?
          No
          Are there obstructions?
          No
          Are there built in screens?
          No
          Is there a built in stage?
          No
          Is there built in A/V?
          No
          Amenities available
            Walton I 50 x 25 x 11 1263--/----604030----/--13030--
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            Walton I

            Room type:
            General Meeting Room
            Total size:
            1263 Sq. Miles
            Dimensions:
            50 x 25 x 11 Ft
            Floor level:
            Is there natural light?
            No
            Are there obstructions?
            No
            Are there built in screens?
            No
            Is there a built in stage?
            No
            Is there built in A/V?
            No
            Amenities available
              Gold Coast Room 130 x 52 x 19 6648--/----300112110----/--490110--
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              Gold Coast Room

              Room type:
              General Meeting Room
              Total size:
              6648 Sq. Miles
              Dimensions:
              130 x 52 x 19 Ft
              Floor level:
              Is there natural light?
              No
              Are there obstructions?
              No
              Are there built in screens?
              No
              Is there a built in stage?
              No
              Is there built in A/V?
              No
              Amenities available
                Michigan Room 43 x 15 x 8 645--/----423230----/--7634--
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                Michigan Room

                Room type:
                General Meeting Room
                Total size:
                645 Sq. Miles
                Dimensions:
                43 x 15 x 8 Ft
                Floor level:
                Is there natural light?
                No
                Are there obstructions?
                No
                Are there built in screens?
                No
                Is there a built in stage?
                No
                Is there built in A/V?
                No
                Amenities available
                  Huron Room 43 x 17 x 8 731--/----423230----/--7634--
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                  Huron Room

                  Room type:
                  General Meeting Room
                  Total size:
                  731 Sq. Miles
                  Dimensions:
                  43 x 17 x 8 Ft
                  Floor level:
                  Is there natural light?
                  No
                  Are there obstructions?
                  No
                  Are there built in screens?
                  No
                  Is there a built in stage?
                  No
                  Is there built in A/V?
                  No
                  Amenities available
                    Erie Room 33 x 16 x 8 579--/----363028----/--6030--
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                    Erie Room

                    Room type:
                    General Meeting Room
                    Total size:
                    579 Sq. Miles
                    Dimensions:
                    33 x 16 x 8 Ft
                    Floor level:
                    Is there natural light?
                    No
                    Are there obstructions?
                    No
                    Are there built in screens?
                    No
                    Is there a built in stage?
                    No
                    Is there built in A/V?
                    No
                    Amenities available
                      Ontario Room 31 x 15 x 8 480--/----302220----/--5422--
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                      Ontario Room

                      Room type:
                      General Meeting Room
                      Total size:
                      480 Sq. Miles
                      Dimensions:
                      31 x 15 x 8 Ft
                      Floor level:
                      Is there natural light?
                      No
                      Are there obstructions?
                      No
                      Are there built in screens?
                      No
                      Is there a built in stage?
                      No
                      Is there built in A/V?
                      No
                      Amenities available
                        Venetian Room 56 x 17 x 8 1052--/----664846----/--104125--
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                        Venetian Room

                        Room type:
                        General Meeting Room
                        Total size:
                        1052 Sq. Miles
                        Dimensions:
                        56 x 17 x 8 Ft
                        Floor level:
                        Is there natural light?
                        No
                        Are there obstructions?
                        No
                        Are there built in screens?
                        No
                        Is there a built in stage?
                        No
                        Is there built in A/V?
                        No
                        Amenities available
                          Florentine Room 18 x 20 x 8 360--/----181614----/--2418--
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                          Florentine Room

                          Room type:
                          General Meeting Room
                          Total size:
                          360 Sq. Miles
                          Dimensions:
                          18 x 20 x 8 Ft
                          Floor level:
                          Is there natural light?
                          No
                          Are there obstructions?
                          No
                          Are there built in screens?
                          No
                          Is there a built in stage?
                          No
                          Is there built in A/V?
                          No
                          Amenities available
                            Marquette Room 27 x 19 x 8 513--/----302321----/--3530--
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                            Marquette Room

                            Room type:
                            General Meeting Room
                            Total size:
                            513 Sq. Miles
                            Dimensions:
                            27 x 19 x 8 Ft
                            Floor level:
                            Is there natural light?
                            No
                            Are there obstructions?
                            No
                            Are there built in screens?
                            No
                            Is there a built in stage?
                            No
                            Is there built in A/V?
                            No
                            Amenities available
                              Walton II 66 x 25 x 11 1831--/----604030----/--140150--
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                              Walton II

                              Room type:
                              General Meeting Room
                              Total size:
                              1831 Sq. Miles
                              Dimensions:
                              66 x 25 x 11 Ft
                              Floor level:
                              Is there natural light?
                              No
                              Are there obstructions?
                              No
                              Are there built in screens?
                              No
                              Is there a built in stage?
                              No
                              Is there built in A/V?
                              No
                              Amenities available
                                Parkside Room 55 x 25 x 8 1375--/----664846----/--108125--
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                                Parkside Room

                                Room type:
                                General Meeting Room
                                Total size:
                                1375 Sq. Miles
                                Dimensions:
                                55 x 25 x 8 Ft
                                Floor level:
                                Is there natural light?
                                No
                                Are there obstructions?
                                No
                                Are there built in screens?
                                No
                                Is there a built in stage?
                                No
                                Is there built in A/V?
                                No
                                Amenities available
                                  Walton Room 117 x 25 x 11 3097--/----1537775----/--30075--
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                                  Walton Room

                                  Room type:
                                  General Meeting Room
                                  Total size:
                                  3097 Sq. Miles
                                  Dimensions:
                                  117 x 25 x 11 Ft
                                  Floor level:
                                  Is there natural light?
                                  No
                                  Are there obstructions?
                                  No
                                  Are there built in screens?
                                  No
                                  Is there a built in stage?
                                  No
                                  Is there built in A/V?
                                  No
                                  Amenities available
                                    Tudor Room 29 x 19 x 8 570--/----242220----/--3624--
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                                    Tudor Room

                                    Room type:
                                    General Meeting Room
                                    Total size:
                                    570 Sq. Miles
                                    Dimensions:
                                    29 x 19 x 8 Ft
                                    Floor level:
                                    Is there natural light?
                                    No
                                    Are there obstructions?
                                    No
                                    Are there built in screens?
                                    No
                                    Is there a built in stage?
                                    No
                                    Is there built in A/V?
                                    No
                                    Amenities available

                                      FAQs about The Drake

                                      What time is check in?

                                      Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

                                      What time is check out?

                                      Check out time is 12:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

                                      How many rooms does The Drake have?

                                      There are 535 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

                                      Is there any meeting space at The Drake?

                                      Yes, they have 19 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

                                      Is there a gym at The Drake?

                                      Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

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