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This place is beautiful from the outside, but some of the rooms are quite dated. The location at the north end of Michigan Ave, with the lakefront path and Oak Street beach steps away, is perfect.... More
This place is beautiful from the outside, but some of the rooms are quite dated. The location at the north end of Michigan Ave, with the lakefront path and Oak Street beach steps away, is perfect.
Pros: Can't beat the locale
Cons: It's old
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I always stey at the Drake when visiting the windy city. You get what you pay for.
One on the few classics that still stick out in a scenery with high-rises and busy streets.
Comfort and... More
I always stey at the Drake when visiting the windy city. You get what you pay for.
One on the few classics that still stick out in a scenery with high-rises and busy streets.
Comfort and luxury.
Pros: Yes
Cons: n/a
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I was expecting so high class hotel, but it did have a funky old smell to it. Maybe they need to seal the brick walls from the rooms. I dont know, all i know is it was creapy. I rather have stayed... More
I was expecting so high class hotel, but it did have a funky old smell to it. Maybe they need to seal the brick walls from the rooms. I dont know, all i know is it was creapy. I rather have stayed at The W.
Pros: Historic
Cons: To old and smelly
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The Drake Hotel has been around for a very long time, and is actually a place where I enjoyed my Senior Prom. It is a very historical in its architecture, in its longevity, and all that it offers.... More
The Drake Hotel has been around for a very long time, and is actually a place where I enjoyed my Senior Prom. It is a very historical in its architecture, in its longevity, and all that it offers. It is very spacious, being a venue for alot of special occasions in their ballrooms. It is located close by Lake Michigan so it offers nice views.
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A stay at the Drake is an experience, not just a hotel stay. Their English Tea in the afternoon is fabulous. The location is perfect for exloring downtown Chicago. The staff is perfect. it is a... More
A stay at the Drake is an experience, not just a hotel stay. Their English Tea in the afternoon is fabulous. The location is perfect for exloring downtown Chicago. The staff is perfect. it is a destination rather than a night's sleep. It always has been and I hope, always will be
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How can I describe my stay at the Drake Hotel. It's an older well established hotel. Mahogany every where, huge chandliers sparkling, huge floral arrangement in the center of the lobby, big comfy... More
How can I describe my stay at the Drake Hotel. It's an older well established hotel. Mahogany every where, huge chandliers sparkling, huge floral arrangement in the center of the lobby, big comfy chairs in the lobby to relax if you don't want to go immediately to check in and just want to catch your breath. This is a spectacular place - a once in a lifetime treat.
It's very pricey, but the service makes up for that. Even if only for a day or two, what's a couple or three hundred dollars, you only live once. Where else can you flip channels on the TV and shop from the stores located within the Drake?Room service is like no other. I was traveling and had a canx in my flight. If I had to be stuck in Chicago I decided to treat myself like royalty. A friend had stayed here years ago and this past winter was now my turn. Being tired I used room service - fast, prices not really any more then other places, food was fresh and wonderful. So if you ever get stuck with a canx flight, go find the nearest cab/taxi and tell them The Drake, please ... it's worth the cost of the taxi ride from the airport and worth the experience.
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How can I describe my stay at the Drake Hotel. It's an older well established hotel. Mahogany every where, huge chandliers sparkling, huge floral arrangement in the center of the lobby, big comfy... More
How can I describe my stay at the Drake Hotel. It's an older well established hotel. Mahogany every where, huge chandliers sparkling, huge floral arrangement in the center of the lobby, big comfy chairs in the lobby to relax if you don't want to go immediately to check in and just want to catch your breath. This is a spectacular place - a once in a lifetime treat.
It's very pricey, but the service makes up for that. Even if only for a day or two, what's a couple or three hundred dollars, you only live once. Where else can you flip channels on the TV and shop from the stores located within the Drake?Room service is like no other. I was traveling and had a canx in my flight. If I had to be stuck in Chicago I decided to treat myself like royalty. A friend had stayed here years ago and this past winter was now my turn. Being tired I used room service - fast, prices not really any more then other places, food was fresh and wonderful. So if you ever get stuck with a canx flight, go find the nearest cab/taxi and tell them The Drake, please ... it's worth the cost of the taxi ride from the airport and worth the experience.
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My partner and I enjoy fine hotels, and often when we need a break we'll spend a weekend or an overnight at a fine hotel. Who doesn't want to feel luxury once in a while? We had high expectations... More
My partner and I enjoy fine hotels, and often when we need a break we'll spend a weekend or an overnight at a fine hotel. Who doesn't want to feel luxury once in a while? We had high expectations for the Drake b/c of it's princess Diana reputation. We were EXTREMELY let down. The greeting staff was messy and rude, they make you stand in a line then call you up like cattle. The lobby is tacky, looked and smelled old. Once we got into the room, the carpet had stains on it, and the bathroom was NOT clean. The room smelled like there was mildew growing somewhere. We wanted to run away screaming, but chose to stay positive and look at another room. After our complaints and an unnecessary amount of convincing the front desk upgraded our room. We thought for sure we'd like it. But again, yuck yuck yuck. It was matted down, stained carpet, smelly old linens and a dirty bathroom. The room looked like it hadn't been touched since the early 80's. Or like a set to a 70's adult film. There was even a murphey bed in the wall...gross and creepy. We just coudn't stay. While checking out there was a prom exiting, with wild, loud, tackily dressed teenagers dominating the lobby. And they were rude to us when we requested our money back and kept saying, "Well, we know it's not a new hotel...and if you're looking for newer and more modern this isn't it." Nothing about this place is refined or even classically old. It's just gross. Like they stopped caring once Princess Diana stayed there. I suggest saving your money and staying somewhere else.
Pros: Historic Facade.
Cons: The inside does not match the outside.
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This is my favorite hotel in Chicago! I have stayed at over 20 different places and this one is amazing! Very historic and beautiful inside. Very romantic ambiance. Great access to Michigan Avenue... More
This is my favorite hotel in Chicago! I have stayed at over 20 different places and this one is amazing! Very historic and beautiful inside. Very romantic ambiance. Great access to Michigan Avenue too.
Pros: Romantic historic hotel! Perfect location off of Michigan Avenue.
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Old world charm. this is not some ny buyout and redo, this hotel is every bit of a showplace as it was 50 years ago. Stay the night or just have tea or drinks you won't be sorry
Old world charm. this is not some ny buyout and redo, this hotel is every bit of a showplace as it was 50 years ago. Stay the night or just have tea or drinks you won't be sorry
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