Chicago Drake Hotel, Chicago, Hard

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Out of 415

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)

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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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Hard	Appears in 25 comments.

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1. Its hard to impress us, since we live on the gulf, but this room didn't disappoint.

"Excellent Location, Great view and value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/18/2011 Vote

2. Our stay there was made nearly perfect by the hard working, friendly concierge staff.

"Hard Working Concierge Staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/13/2011 Vote

3. The Starwood Lounge on the top floor although a litte hard to find has incredible views down Chicago's Gold CoastI will be back.

"A true classic and a must when you visit Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/4/2011 Vote

4. No wireless Internet in the rooms, there is only a hard wired connection and in this day and age where folks are increasingly on the move with smartphones and tablets, not offering wifi is inexcusable.

"Hilton Drake - gorgeous hotel but some basic, fatal flaws that put me off " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/5/2011 Vote

5. No, it's not awesome that the tubs do not drain and the temperature is hard to regulate.

"Some amazing qualities......some definite signs of age " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/2/2011 Vote

6. A little too hard for my liking.

"Excellent, Spectacular, Amazing!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/28/2011 Vote

7. If you look at my reviews you'll see that I try hard to be fair, helpful and generous.

"The room was dirty, smelled bad, service lacking, location good " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/2/2011 Vote

8. no numbers on the channel buttons and the on/off switch required a very hard push just inches away from the screen.

"Dowager Hotel With Warts " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/3/2010 Vote

9. no numbers on the channel buttons and the on/off switch required a very hard push just inches away from the screen.

"Dowager Hotel With Warts " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/3/2010 Vote

10. I will find it hard not to gush too much in this review.

"My best hotel experience yet! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/5/2010 Vote