The Drake Hotel
140 East Walton Place, Chicago, Illinois, 60611-1501, USA TEL: 1-312-787-2200 FAX: 1-312-787-2549
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Located on Lakeshore Drive and Michigan Avenue. Real Chicago: The Drake Hotel is a historic, downtown Chicago hotel landmark in the Gold Coast, and has been a symbol of elegance and style since its opening in 1920. Celebrities and guests from around the world stay at The Drake Hotel to experience our first class service and excellent Chicago hotel location: where the Magnificent Mile begins. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/HH_extnight_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL - Front Exterior 0
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The Drake Hotel Chicago is located on The Magnificent Mile near shopping, dining and entertainment. Our Chicago Gold Coast hotel has hosted the Royal Family, heads of state, dignitaries, countless discerning travelers and we look forward to welcoming you. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_drakelobby_3_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Hotel Lobby 1
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The Drake Hotel Chicago is located on The Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue's "Gold Coast," The Drake has hosted the Royal Family, heads of state, dignitaries, and countless discerning travelers. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_lobby_4_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - The Drake Lobby 2
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The One King Bed at The Drake Hilton Hotel in Chicago, IL features plush bedding and linens, 32 inch televisions, and Internet access is available (nominal fee). /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_kinggstrm_5_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - King Guestroom with Workdesk 3
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Relax in the spacious One King Deluxe Guest Accommodations at The Drake Hotel in Chicago, IL, with two windows to easily drink in The Windy City. The room includes high-speed Internet access, two-line phones with voicemail, and nightly turndown service upon request. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_kingdeluxe_6_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - King Guestroom 4
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The Drake hotel near Lake Michigan features one king bed featuring luxurious bedding with picturesque lake views. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_kingrmlakeview_7_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - One King Bed Lakeview 5
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The Drake offers spacious Chicago family hotel accommodations, ideal for those needing additional room and flexibility. Enjoy luxurious bedding and pull out sofa bed in a room surrounded by windows and views of The Windy City. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_kingwsofabed_8_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - One King One Sofabed 6
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Enjoy key access only privileges to the Private Concierge Service Floor and Lounge, offering complimentary continental breakfast and hors d'oeuvres, non-alcoholic beverages and honor bar in the evening. Each Executive Level king room features luxurious bedding and upgraded guest baths, including scale, shower head and elegant bathroom. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_execflrkingbed_9_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Executive King Guestroom 7
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Our two queen bed Chicago family hotel accommodations are ideal. The bright and airy room, with large windows and antiques, has two queen beds with luxurious bedding. Curl up on the sofa, keep in touch with high-speed Internet access or refresh in the marble bathroom. Special touches include chocolates, bathrobe, and newspaper; sleeps two adults and two children. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_2queenfamilyrm_10_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Queen Guestroom 8
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The One King Junior Suite Lake Michigan hotel view features spacious sitting area and spectacular lake views, truly the ideal way to experience downtown Chicago. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_kingjrsuite_12_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - King Junior Suite 9
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Graced by dignitaries from around the world, the Presidential and Princess Diana Suites are the most decadent of all Chicago hotel suites. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_princessdianaste_13_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Princess Diana Suite 10
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Chicago's Gold Coast Suite Parlor offers spectacular Lake Michigan hotel views; each Chicago Gold Coast hotel suite features a private bedroom with separate shower and whirlpool tub. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_goldcoaststebdrm_16_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Gold Coast Suite King Bed 11
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Guest bath at The Drake hotel features extra deep soaking tub with additional space for toiletry items. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_gstbath_17_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Guest Bath 12
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The Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago offers Precor cardio equipment, free weights and exercise equipment, available 24 hours a day at no additional fee. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_fitnessctr_4_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Fitness Center 13
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The Business Center at The Drake Hotel offers guests a private, spacious experience with ergonomic chairs, wide screens and printing capabilities. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_busnctr_2_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Business Center 14
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Whether you are having an Executive board meeting for eight VIPs, a sales meeting for 100, or a convention for 600 delegates, The Drake Hotel is the ideal Chicago venue located in the heart of the city for any type of event. With a choice of 19 meeting rooms, the hotel has over 30,000 square feet of meeting space, individually designed to cater for every type of event. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_lakeshoreboard_3_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Lakeshore Boardroom 16
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Use the Palm Court as a unique reception setting. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_pcreception_11_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Palm Court Reception 17
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The French Room at The Drake Hotel in Chicago is airy, scenic ballroom for dining events, small weddings and receptions. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_french_4_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - The French Room 18
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The Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago features 14 smaller Chicago meeting rooms suited for board meetings, small company meetings and private dining events. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_smlrmeetingrm_8_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Meeting Room 19
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The Gold Coast Ballroom at The Drake Hotel features the grand elegance with a historic past. The Gold Coast room is ideal for weddings, galas and social functions with the modern technology capabilities to satisfy the needs of corporate meetings and associations. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_goldcoastblrm_5_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Gold Coast Ballroom 20
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The Gold Coast Room set up Theatre style with aisle. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/HH_gctheatre_26.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL - The Gold Coast Room, Theatre Style 21
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/resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_boardroom_3_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Boardroom 22
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/resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/HH_blrmrounds_24_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL - Ballroom Rounds 23
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/resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_venetian_6_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Venetian Room 24
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The International Club is a great meeting setting. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_intntlmeeting_7_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - International Club 25
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Use the Drake Bros. as a private reception space with views of Michigan Ave. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_drakebrosrecep_9_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Drake Bros. Reception 26
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Michigan Avenue orginal, The Drake Bros. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_drakebrosfoyer_10_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Drake Bros. Foyer 27
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/resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_suiteconference_13_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Suite Conference 28
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The Drake Hotel in Chicago has a reputation unmatched, consistently distinguished as a premier Chicago meeting facility. The Walton Room is ideal for corporate meetings and associations. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_waltonroom_14_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - The Walton Room, Classroom Style 29
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The Walton Room can be set up for a reception. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_waltonrecep_15_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Walton Room Reception 30
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The Gold Coast Ballroom set up with 25 Cresent Rounds for meeting. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/HH_goldcoasttheatre_39_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL - The Gold Coast Theater 31
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The beloved Palm Court features daily English afternoon tea with live harp filling the air. Join us for a one of a kind experience that only The Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago can offer. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_palmcourt_8_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Palm Court 32
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Guests and trendy locals sink into red leather chairs and sip cocktails in this dark-wood Chicago martini lounge. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_coqdor_2_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Coq D'or 33
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The Cape Cod Room at The Drake Hotel features fresh seafood in a cozy harbor restaurant setting. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_capecod_3_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Cape Cod Dining Room 34
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The Cape Cod Room at The Drake Hotel features fresh seafood in a cozy harbor restaurant setting. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_capecodrm_4_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Cape Cod Room with Bar 35
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Enjoy the Cape Cod Room bar area. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_capecodbar_5_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Cape Cod Room Bar Area 36
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Drake Bros. can feature a reception set up. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_drakebrosclass_7_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Drake Bros. 37
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A romantic evening is spent in The Palm Court. The Drake Hotel was voted Most Romantic Hotel in Chicago. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_palmcourt1_9_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Palm Court Romantic Setting 38
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In 1918 the brothers John B. and Tracy C. Drake considered concepts for their soon-to-be opened hotel, with breaktaking views of Lake Michigan; today Drake Bros’ holds their name sake, serving breakfast and lunch to guests of the legendary hotel. /resources/media/hi/CHIDHHH/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hh_drakebros_10_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg The Drake Hotel, Chicago, Il - Drake Bros' Steaks 39
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The Drake Hotel offers Downtown Chicago meeting facilities, amenities, views and versatility that is unsurpassed in the area. Nestled near the Oak Street Beach, The Drake is settled at the start of the Magnificent Mile and features all the quality, trademark aspects event planners have come to expect. At this Chicago hotel, your meeting will be in the same hands that have handled NATO Summit VIPs and hundreds of weddings. Create history at The Drake Hotel.
Meetings & Events Highlights
- Twenty classic, functional meeting rooms
- Two grand ballrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows
- High-speed internet access throughout all the meeting space
- On-staff audio/visual professionals ensure the utmost in productivity
SMALL MEETINGS
Break out into teams of five to 70 in one of our 12 meeting rooms. Several of the meeting rooms feature windows that provide views of Lake Michigan or the city of Chicago. Video conferencing and on-site audio/visual professionals are on call and additional guest floor suites can be converted to breakout rooms. Our smaller meeting rooms afford grace and elegance on a smaller scale, perfect for receptions, executive board meetings, corporate retreats and much more.
CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
With our experienced catering, sales and event planning staff, all events are seamless and productive experiences replete with large, flexible pre-function space to accommodate groups as intimate as five persons to grand occasions of 600 guests. Take advantage of eight legendary meeting rooms with views of Chicago's skyline or Lake Michigan. The Drake can handle a host of large events with high-speed internet and state-of-the-art audio/visual and conferencing capabilities.
WEDDINGS
For nearly a century, The Drake has remained the premier choice for many timeless wedding celebrations. From the breathtaking Grand Ballroom to the legendary Gold Coast, The Drake proudly offers these venues for ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Michigan, our Gold Coast Ballroom is a one of a kind venue that will serve as a perfect backdrop to creating weddings without peer, as is our highest priority.
Connect+
We believe in the power of bringing people together to share, engage and connect. The Drake Hotel is proud to be part of Connect+, a dynamic collection of Hilton Worldwide’s largest hotels featuring the highest level of planning and event expertise and support.
Capabilities
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At a Glance
- Total Guest Rooms : 535
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Room Types
- Largest Meeting Room : 6648 Sq. Ft.
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Group Amenities
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Fitness Center OnSite
- In-Room Wired Internet
- In-Room Wireless Internet
- Restaurant On-Site
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Local Airports
- Chicago-OHare International Airport45 min./14 mi.
- Chicago Midway Airport25 min./17 mi.
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Convention Centers
- McCormick Place Convention Center: 2 miles
