The Drake

Overview
140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611 United States
near Exit 51a on I-94 (~1.5mi)
Near Michigan Avenue
Call to book 1-800-219-2797
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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The Drake hotel offers a bar/lounge, parking, an elevator, a gym, a restaurant, WiFi/internet access, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, non-smoking rooms, breakfast, air conditioning, a 24/7 front desk, a business center, meeting rooms, and a beach.

Highlights
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Fitness facilities
Pets allowed
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4.0
15-Aug-2026
"Beautiful Hotel"

We love the Drake! Great location and friendly staff.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 13 to Fri Aug 14 2026 at a $262.65 average nightly rate.
5.0
22-Jul-2026
"A great birthday present"

A perfect anchor to many great downtown attractions.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 19 to Tue Jul 21 2026 at a $265.68 average nightly rate.
3.0
09-Jun-2026
"Comfortable lodging walkable and convenient to food/shopping"

Enjoyable Amenities.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jun 02 to Mon Jun 08 2026 at a $433.49 average nightly rate.
4.0
30-May-2026
"A week at the Drake"

Overall, very good. Excellent location with easy access to Lakeshore Trails walking and running. Out of the pedestrian crush of the Magnificent Mile. Friendly, helpful staff.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Sat May 23 to Sat May 30 2026 at a $365.99 average nightly rate.
4.0
09-Apr-2026
"We had an excellent time"

Staff was extremely polite and helpful. Thank you.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Mon Apr 06 to Thu Apr 09 2026 at a $150.99 average nightly rate.
4.0
06-Apr-2026
"Elegant"

The classic features were beautiful.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 03 to Sun Apr 05 2026 at a $214.01 average nightly rate.
4.0
02-Mar-2026
"Clean, elegant, beautiful."

Clean, elegant, beautiful.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Tue Feb 24 to Thu Feb 26 2026 at a $118.08 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 3:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2008

Floors: 10

Rooms: 535

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 535

Suites: 74

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 19

Nightly Parking: 48

Total Taxes: 15.40%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: We require cancellation within 72 hrs of arrival date to avoid cancellation fee of one night(s) room & tax

Check-In Instructions:

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking
  • Art gallery on site
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Ballroom
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Check In: 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Concierge services
  • Conference center
  • Conference space
  • Conference space size (feet) - 40000
  • Conference space size (meters) - 3716
  • Designer stores on site
  • Distance from property (ft) - 299
  • Distance from property (meters) - 91
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 64
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 25
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Golfing nearby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Housekeeping on request
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Luggage storage
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Multilingual staff
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 20
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 22
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 34
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 75
  • Pets allowed
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Reception hall
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 116
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 46
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Shopping on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • WiFi (surcharge)

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines CleanStay (Hilton)

Essential workers only - NO

Cashless transactions are available

Day 1

Breakfast Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe - A popular breakfast spot offering a variety of pancakes, omelettes, and other breakfast favorites. Located 0.5 miles from The Drake.
Lunch Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Enjoy deep-dish pizza, a Chicago specialty, at this iconic pizzeria. Located 0.7 miles from The Drake.
Dinner Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - A classic Chicago steakhouse known for its prime cuts of meat and lively atmosphere. Located 0.3 miles from The Drake.
Activity Millennium Park - Explore the famous Cloud Gate sculpture, also known as 'The Bean,' and enjoy live performances at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Located 1.2 miles from The Drake.

Day 2

Breakfast Yolk - Start your day with delicious breakfast options including omelettes, pancakes, and eggs benedict. Located 0.8 miles from The Drake.
Lunch Portillo's - Indulge in Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and other classic fast-food favorites. Located 1.3 miles from The Drake.
Dinner Girl & the Goat - A trendy restaurant offering creative small plates and a lively atmosphere. Located 1.5 miles from The Drake.
Activity Navy Pier - Enjoy stunning views of Lake Michigan, ride the Ferris wheel, and explore the various attractions and shops at this iconic Chicago landmark. Located 1.8 miles from The Drake.

Day 3

Breakfast The Bongo Room - Indulge in decadent breakfast dishes like chocolate chip pancakes and savory omelettes at this popular brunch spot. Located 1.1 miles from The Drake.
Lunch Giordano's - Savor delicious deep-dish pizza filled with gooey cheese and your favorite toppings at this renowned Chicago pizzeria. Located 1.6 miles from The Drake.
Dinner Alinea - Experience a unique and innovative dining experience at this Michelin-starred restaurant known for its avant-garde cuisine. Located 2.3 miles from The Drake.
Activity Art Institute of Chicago - Explore one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States, housing a vast collection of artworks from around the world. Located 1.4 miles from The Drake.

FAQs about The Drake

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - midnight 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 12:00 PM 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 rooms in the property.

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.

Is The Drake pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed.

Is there shuttle service at The Drake?

Midway & Ohare

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Drake

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

Feel free to use the The Drake meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Chicago event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Parkside
55 x 25 x 8 • 1375 sqft.
Banquet
114/114
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
80
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
57
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
33
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
39
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
33
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
153
Theater Layout
Reception
138
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
138
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:3
Windows:4
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Gold Coast
130 x 52 x 19 • 6838 sqft.
Banquet
569/569
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
398
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
285
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
164
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
196
U Shape Meeting Layout
Convention
43/34
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
759
Theater Layout
Reception
684
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:2
Natural Light?:Yes
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?Yes
Grand Ballroom
93 x 56 x 19 • 5208 sqft.
Banquet
433/433
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
303
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
217
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
125
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
149
U Shape Meeting Layout
Convention
33/26
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
578
Theater Layout
Reception
521
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:2
French Room
72 x 55 x 10 • 3834 sqft.
Classroom
102
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
52
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
50
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
150
Theater Layout
Reception
500
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Astor Room
37 x 17 x 8 • 695 sqft.
Classroom
30
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
32
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
30
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
60
Theater Layout
Reception
30
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Georgian Room
58 x 17 x 8 • 1113 sqft.
Classroom
66
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
48
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
46
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
104
Theater Layout
Reception
50
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Drake Room
54 x 35 x 12 • 1890 sqft.
Classroom
54
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
30
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
28
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
80
Theater Layout
Reception
30
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Superior Room
42 x 16 x 8 • 731 sqft.
Classroom
42
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
32
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
30
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
76
Theater Layout
Reception
34
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Walton I
50 x 25 x 11 • 1263 sqft.
Classroom
60
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
40
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
30
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
130
Theater Layout
Reception
30
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Gold Coast Room
130 x 52 x 19 • 6648 sqft.
Classroom
300
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
112
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
110
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
490
Theater Layout
Reception
110
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Michigan Room
43 x 15 x 8 • 645 sqft.
Classroom
42
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
32
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
30
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
76
Theater Layout
Reception
34
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Huron Room
43 x 17 x 8 • 731 sqft.
Classroom
42
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
32
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
30
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
76
Theater Layout
Reception
34
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Erie Room
33 x 16 x 8 • 579 sqft.
Classroom
36
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
30
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
28
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
60
Theater Layout
Reception
30
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Ontario Room
31 x 15 x 8 • 480 sqft.
Classroom
30
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
22
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
20
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
54
Theater Layout
Reception
22
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Venetian Room
56 x 17 x 8 • 1052 sqft.
Classroom
66
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
48
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
46
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
104
Theater Layout
Reception
125
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Florentine Room
18 x 20 x 8 • 360 sqft.
Classroom
18
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
16
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
14
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
24
Theater Layout
Reception
18
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Marquette Room
27 x 19 x 8 • 513 sqft.
Classroom
30
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
23
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
21
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
35
Theater Layout
Reception
30
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Walton II
66 x 25 x 11 • 1831 sqft.
Classroom
60
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
40
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
30
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
140
Theater Layout
Reception
150
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Parkside Room
55 x 25 x 8 • 1375 sqft.
Classroom
66
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
48
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
46
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
108
Theater Layout
Reception
125
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Walton Room
117 x 25 x 11 • 3097 sqft.
Classroom
153
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
77
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
75
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
300
Theater Layout
Reception
75
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Tudor Room
29 x 19 x 8 • 570 sqft.
Classroom
24
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
22
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
20
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
36
Theater Layout
Reception
24
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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