Chicago Drake Hotel, Chicago, Avoid

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Chicago Drake Hotel	Average Price: $284 Check Rates

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140 East Walton Place

Chicago, 60611 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 19 of 39
Average review rating: 4

OpinionWell Value Index: 5

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (40) , MyTravelGuide (621) , TripAdvisor (494) , YahooTravel (107)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction, Renovation.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. but both easily avoidable by a hotel with this level of means.

"All Show No Go? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/31/2011 Vote

2. We avoided this by using the entrance on Oak Street on the north side of the hotel.

"Just once for us " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/15/2010 Vote

3. I will not stay here again and will advise others to avoid the Drake (no matter how famous it is).

"Famous landmark but primitive conditions - you'd better love antiques! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/3/2010 Vote

4. I will not stay here again and will advise others to avoid the Drake (no matter how famous it is).

"Famous landmark but primitive conditions - you'd better love antiques! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/3/2010 Vote

5. Hardwire internet access for $13 a day (although i used my cellular card to avoid the cost).

"A Near Perfect Business Trip.... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/2/2010 Vote

6. We avoided the snacks and the mini bar since who can afford any of that.

"HMM...if I had all the money in the world " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/9/2009 Vote

7. avoid this room at all costs.

"Never again....completely let down!!!!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/7/2009 Vote

8. Thank God the elevator went all the way to the basement so we could avoid most of the snobs.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 4/23/2009 Vote

9. That allowed us to avoid the $50 per day parking fee.

"Definitely a mixed bag. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/24/2009 Vote

10. I would gladly stay there again for the historical significance, but avoid the bar and rally for fair Internet prices.

"Historical Chicago at its best " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/15/2008 Vote