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Oct 28, 2009 by Patty from West Bloomfield,MI
Overall Rating: 9

• The convenient location and elegance.
• It took too long to retrieve car from parking.

“This old stately hotel is beautiful and well maintained. The staff is very helpful and friendly. If you are looking for new and modern this is not the hotel for you. They need to improve retrieval time for your car at $49 per night for valet they are way to slow.”

Oct 20, 2009 by Kris from Cedar Falls,IA
Overall Rating: 8

• Very well kept.
• Our room was very hot-unable to cool.

“We stayed here for two nights and had a very nice stay. Hotel was close to a lot of things and very easy to get around. Room service was available.”

Oct 13, 2009 by Diane from Fort Wayne,IN
Overall Rating: 5

• It was clean and showed very little signs of its age.
• The employee made no effort to change our accommodations from a room with twin beds to a room with two double beds to accommodate our grandchildren.

“Location was good, lobby and rooms were clean and nicely furnished but it has very few amenities, if any, for accommodating children, certainly not what I would call a family friendly hotel.”

Oct 13, 2009 by Jody from Toronto,Canada
Overall Rating: 9

• Lots of character.
• No free internet access.

“Old. Bathrooms had mold in the shower and low water pressure.”

Sep 24, 2009 by Sandy from West Des Moines,IA
Overall Rating: 10

• Everything was nice.
• There was no Wi-Fi.

“I would definitely recommend this hotel.”

Sep 24, 2009 by Nancy from Peoria,IL
Overall Rating: 10

• Room was great very spacious and clean.

“ This hotel is older but absolute great. We had a wonderful time and location and amenities were superior. ”

Sep 16, 2009 by Linda from Fairview,NC
Overall Rating: 9

• The room and view were gorgeous.
• If I had paid full price I would have been upset the WiFi and workout facilities were an additional charge.

“The entrance area was lovely and all the people were helpful. There was very limited lobby area to sit and read or have a cup of coffee, at least I could not find it. My room far surpassed what I expected for the price I paid and we had a great view of roof top gardens and the lake. Everything was good except that there was an extra charge for use of the computers in the business center and for the work out facilities which made a short workout a bit pricey. We stayed at other less expensive places during this trip that do not charge for these services. I would go back if I could get the same price, but would competitively shop for these extras to be in the overnight charges if I was paying the full price.”

Sep 16, 2009 by Matt from Minneapolis,MN
Overall Rating: 1

• The location is incredible. Right next to Michigan Ave. shopping and some great restaurants.
• The Drake is in dire need of updating. Also, the service was severely lacking (both housekeeping and room service).

“The Drake was probably an incredible hotel several decades ago, which appears to have been the last time any updating was done. The bathroom fixtures were hideous, as was the bathroom in general. Also, the TV in the room was a vacuum tube Zenith Circa 1990 that was housed in a bulky armoire”

Sep 15, 2009 by Bob from Central City,KY
Overall Rating: 9

• Hotel was beautiful and staff was very helpful and friendly.
• Parking was very expensive but it's downtown Chicago.

“Hotel is a classic. Beautifully decorated and elegant. Location for downtown activities is excellent. Some rooms have great views of the waterfront. Staff was very helpful and friendly and I have to give major props to the concierge.”

Sep 12, 2009 by Dawn from Perry,MO
Overall Rating: 8

• The room was very nice.
• No pool, no breakfast.

“Our 2 bed/2 bath family room was very spacious and very comfortable.”

Sep 9, 2009 by Kristy from Kansas City,KS
Overall Rating: 5

“Room was on the first floor. After returning to our room after a long day of shopping on Michigan Ave., our room reeked of cigarette smoke. We called the front desk to inquire if we were put in a smoking room and were told that the entire hotel was non-smoking. We asked to be switched to another room as it was difficult to breathe in that room. Approximately 2.5 hours later, they moved us to another room. We were not offered anything to compensate for our inconvenience or the slow response/resolution time. Initially, we were very excited The Drake accepted our Priceline bid. However, we are glad we only book one night and could not wait to leave.”

Aug 27, 2009 by Jane from Celina,OH
Overall Rating: 10

• Large room, comfortable bed
• Bathroom could have used a exhaust fan to take moisture out

“The hotel was much more than what we expected for the price that we paid. We would stay there again if we could get the same price.”

Aug 26, 2009 by Brandon from Hastings,NE
Overall Rating: 10

• Great lake view from our room.
• Almost, too upscale for younger children.

“A great place to stay if you want to be on Michigan Avenue. Very clear and kept up well.”

Aug 17, 2009 by Tejmeen from Oakville,Canada
Overall Rating: 7

• The comfortable beds.
• Quality of housekeeping.

“The hotel is beautiful and it is in a prime location. The bed, pillows and duvet were extremely comfortable and made for a great nights sleep. Housekeeping was very disappointing. After checking in room had been made but bathroom was not clean - there was hair in the tub and sink. Throughout the duration of the stay, housekeeping would make the beds and stock up on towels etc., but did not clean the tub and sink. Even though beds were made, the sheets were not shaken out. Internet is ridiculously overpriced!”

Aug 14, 2009 by Julie from Toledo,OH
Overall Rating: 9

“Friendly and accomodating. The rooms were clean, bright and comfortable. No complaints!”

Aug 12, 2009 by Jennifer from Salem,MI
Overall Rating: 10

• The room was great,very comfortable and clean.
• The elevators, there always only seemed to be one working at a time.

“I loved our stay at The Drake. The location was amazing and the room was very comfortable.”

Aug 12, 2009 by Kay from Hamilton,OH
Overall Rating: 9

• I liked the history of the hotel, and the beauty.
• As we were leaving and loading our car, the bellhop was shouting at us to shut the car door, and go quicker. He was very rude.

“Had an excellent experience in the hotel, but felt the bellhop was very rude when we were leaving loading our car in front of the hotel. We were going very quickly and as quick as possible, yet he was yelling at us to hurry, close the doors and to leave faster than was possible. It was extremely rude. We had every right after spending so much money and time at the hotel to not feel rushed to leave. That was totally uncalled for.”

Aug 5, 2009 by Kerry from De Pere,WI
Overall Rating: 9

• Nice room amenities.
• Very slow elevators.

“Overall we had a very good experience at this hotel. We found the location to be convenient. The restaurants & shops inside the hotel were VERY nice! The room was a bit smaller than we expected but it had everything we needed and then some. Our only complaint is about the elevators. There are no stairs to get to the rooms and we often had to wait in excess of 10 minutes to get on one of the 5 elevators.”

Aug 3, 2009 by Enrico from Toronto,Canada
Overall Rating: 10

• I loved the location, the service and the ambiance.
• In our room the beds could have been placed so that we could see the lake.

“The Drake has old world appeal with new world charm. The room was extremely nice, the staff was very caring and the location couldn't have been better. I highly recommend The Drake!”

Jul 27, 2009 by Julie from Cincinnati,OH
Overall Rating: 10

• The history.

“The Drake is a Chicago landmark. Convenient to the Magnificent Mile, Lincoln Park, Navy Pier, Oak Street Beaches, and the Loop. Luxurious yet inviting. Staff is very helpful, especially the bell desk.”

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Amenities at The Drake, Chicago

AM/FM Alarm Clock Babysitting/Child Services Bar/Lounge Business Center Coffee Maker in Room Concierge Express Checkout Fitness Center or Spa Free Newspaper Hairdryers Available Handicapped Rooms/Facilities Laundry/Valet Services

Meeting/Banquet Facilities Mini Bar No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Parking Restaurant Room Service Safe Deposit Box Shops/Commercial Services Television with Cable Tennis VIP Rooms/Services

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