The Drake Hotel

Overlooking Lake Michigan & anchoring The Magnificent Mile, serving Chicago for a century with illustrious service and real Chicago experiences.

Since the 1920s, no other Chicago hotel has inspired more legendary acclaim on par with The Drake. Where the Magnificent Mile begins, this timeless property affords guests easy access to the city’s most exclusive shopping, nightlife, and dining. The Drake has solidified its reputation as a Chicago original, its timeless story woven into the very fabric of this great city.

11/04/2024

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10/30/2024

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10/28/2024

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10/24/2024

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10/16/2024

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10/03/2024

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09/27/2024

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09/24/2024

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09/16/2024

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09/09/2024

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09/05/2024

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09/03/2024

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08/28/2024

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08/26/2024

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08/22/2024

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08/20/2024

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08/15/2024

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08/14/2024

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08/12/2024

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08/08/2024

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08/05/2024

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06/06/2024

Strolling along The Chicago River is one of the top-rated things to do in Chicago when the weather is warm. When you stay at The Drake Hotel, you'll be able to easily walk to many iconic places near the city, from the river to The Magnificent Mile. Be sure to spot these landmarks on your walk to the river from the hotel:

The Chicago Water Tower
Water Tower Place
The John Hancock Center (now known as 875 North Michigan Avenue)
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Tribune Tower
Wrigley Building

06/04/2024

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Cafe on Oak before heading out to shop along The Magnificent Mile.

Reserve accommodations with breakfast included at Cafe on Oak during your stay with the Breakfast Included Package. Guests of The Drake Hotel will not incur Urban or Destination Fees with any guest room or package stay.

05/30/2024

Welcome to The Drake Hotel! The hotel's Lobby​ always features​ a large ​display of​ fresh flowers​ from the​ in-house florist, Mangel Florist. Stop by Mangel Florist on the ground level to purchase your own floral arrangement. 💐

05/28/2024

Over the years, The Drake Hotel has maintained its reputation as a revered destination for Chicago luminaries and visiting celebrities seeking a Real Chicago experience. The hotel has played host to legends like Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, Princess Diana, Aretha Franklin, Walt Disney, and Charles Lindbergh.

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05/24/2024

The Drake Hotel is the premier Midwest meetings destination and has more than 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space capable of accommodating 5 to 600 guests. The hotel's two full-size ballrooms afford grace and elegance with views of Lake Michigan and the city of Chicago.

05/22/2024

Whatever your preference is for breakfast, Lavazza Express has it for a quick, grab-and-go. From pastries to quiches to coffees, there is a wide selection on Lavazza's breakfast menu.

05/18/2024

Located in the Gold Coast neighborhood, The Drake Hotel stands as the ideal spot to experience well-known Chicago landmarks, such as Oak Street Beach, The Magnificent Mile, The Chicago Water Tower, Lincoln Park Zoo, the Lakeshore Trail, Navy Pier, and more. With so much so close, it's easy to see why guests love to stay at the historic and opulent hotel.

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05/15/2024

ART on THEMART is one of the world’s largest digital art platforms that transforms an architectural landmark into a permanent, larger-than-life canvas. Catch the art projections of contemporary art across the 2.5-acre façade of THE MART, the largest privately held commercial building in the United States, when you stay at The Drake Hotel.

Experience ART on theMART every night at 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm while you stroll along The Chicago River.

05/13/2024

Embracing Real Chicago moments for generations of families, The Drake Hotel has been host to wedding celebrations, baby showers and anniversaries for over a century.

Photography: Elizabeth Nord Photo

05/10/2024

Celebrate Mother's Day this month with a Palm Court's Spring Blossom Afternoon Tea Service. Enjoy entertainment by a live harpist while sipping a variety of teas. In addition, tea is served with:

🥪An arrangement of gourmet artisanal finger sandwiches
🥐Delicious made from-scratch scones and Pineapple Coconut Tea Cake
🍰An arrangement of pastries, including Macarons and Earl Grey Panna Cotta

🫖Spring Blossom Afternoon Tea Service is available through May 12th, Friday to Sunday. Starting on May 16th, tea will be served from Thursday through Sunday.

05/09/2024

Serving guests since 1933, following the repeal of the Prohibition, Coq d'Or was the second establishment in Chicago to obtain a liquor license. Thirsty patrons enjoy classic cocktails and live entertainment surrounded by a nostalgic vibe of rich wood paneling and rogue leather accents. 🍸

To see the full menu, see the link in bio.

05/08/2024

Iconic views of Lake Shore Drive, circa 1930, featuring The Drake Hotel. Conceptualized by architect Benjamin Marshall, the Nation’s first urban resort was established where the Magnificent Mile, Lake Shore Drive and Oak Street Beach intersect.


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05/01/2024

🏇 Gallop into a world of traditions steeped in history this Saturday, May 4. Timeless Afternoon Tea 🫖🌷 will be served with a Kentucky Derby twist. Bring your finest hat 👒🌹, enjoy a delightful array of gourmet sandwiches, and sip on blossoming tea blends, while celebrating this iconic event in style.

👉 Reservations are encouraged; visit bit.ly/TheDrakeSpringTea to secure your table.

04/19/2024

Beach weather is coming soon to Chicago. ☀️ The Drake Hotel is located steps away from Oak Street Beach, as seen here in 1952. It's the ideal location during the summertime to not only see the city, but also experience one of Chicago's favorite beaches. Many of the hotel rooms also feature beachfront views of Lake Michigan, a stunning scene to wake up to during your stay.

📸: Chicago History

04/16/2024

Taste the Original Cape Cod Crab Cake at Coq d'Or. Served with fresh arugula, cara cara oranges, ninja radish, and grain mustard remoulad. 😋

04/13/2024

Soon the tulips will be blooming in Chicago! 🌷 During your stay at The Drake Hotel, you'll be able to easily stroll down The Magnificent Mile to catch an array of vivid tulips blooming in the next few weeks.

📸: Barry Butler

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Our Story

We’re Celebrating 100 Years of Hospitality along the Magnificent Mile in 2020

Overlooking Lake Michigan with direct access to Oak Street Beach, The Drake anchors the north end of The Magnificent Mile and continues to illuminate Lake Shore Drive with historic authenticity marked by illustrious service and Real Chicago experiences for nearly a century.

Opening our doors with a roaring start on New Year’s Eve of 1920, the hotel is a known iconic Chicago host synonymous with setting the stage for distinguished events, galas and weddings. Complemented by powerful backdrops of captivating Lake Michigan and surrounding metropolitan bustle views in nearly 37,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, spanning 21 meeting rooms including two storied ballrooms – Grand and Gold Coast.

Since the arrival of our first Chicago guests in 1920 on New Year’s Eve, the culinary philosophy has remained - quality, fresh ingredients to producing beautifully executed dish presentation. Whether enjoying quintessential afternoon tea service steeped in tradition at Palm Court; sipping an iconic executive pour martini ,enjoying the Red Snapper Bookbinder Soup with house rolls prepared from the same opening day bread oven operated 363 days each year from Coq d’Or, Chicago’s longest, continuous operating bar since the repeal of Prohibition; or seeing stars over the initial carvings of Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio at Café on Oak, guests will get a taste of Real Chicago authenticity.

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