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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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1. This is more like the Fairmount in San Francisco (although without the amazing views of the Fairmount), then you will enjoy this hotel.

"If you like old school hotels then you will be thrilled. Great location too. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/7/2011 Vote

2. If you like the charm of older hotels with charm then you will enjoy this hotel.

"If you like old school hotels then you will be thrilled. Great location too. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/7/2011 Vote

3. If you love modern hotels you won't like the Drake.

"It's old school but I love this place " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/4/2011 Vote

4. To sum it up briefly, The Drake makes you feel like your somebody without even trying.

"A True Jewel of Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/1/2011 Vote

5. I felt like a movie star and the staff was so helpful.

"Beautiful and classy " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/29/2011 Vote

6. I really liked the Drake.

"I want to go back... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/26/2011 Vote

7. Given the run-around by the concierge and front desk receptionist, I left the hotel most disappointed and visited a neighboring property where I was greeted , served, and made to feel like a guest should.

"Gorgeous Property, Horrible Management " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/4/2011 Vote

8. They don't build 'em like this anymore.

"Plush, historic hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/29/2011 Vote

9. There is no other hotel in the city like it - she is in a league of her own.

"Chicago's Lakefront Jewel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/26/2011 Vote

10. If you like posh decor in a hotel with a rich history then check out The Drake in Chicago.

"Posh Old World " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/23/2011 Vote