Chicago Drake Hotel, Chicago, Magnificent

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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. Great location by the 'magnificent Mile' and a few yards from the lake.

"One night in Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/7/2011 Vote

2. The Drake is a nice luxurious hotel, on the magnificant Mile, you are in city center close to everything.

"Nice Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/1/2011 Vote

3. Situated in a great location at the north end of Chicago's magnificent Mile, The Drake remains a classic gem of a hotel, and surprisingly affordable for such a renowned name.

"Some minor issues, but definitely worth a look. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/17/2011 Vote

4. The gold coast room you should take a peek there floor to ceiling windows and magnificent views to boot.

"lovely hotel with excellent staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/4/2011 Vote

5. General ambience was wonderful, very magnificent Mile - at around lunchtime there was a lady playing the harp near the fountain and the carpeted floors and chandeliers really helped set the scene.

"Beautiful Chicago Icon " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/31/2011 Vote

6. Would absolutely stay here again -- and what a good location on the magnificent mile, too.

"What a great place - highly recommend " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/20/2011 Vote

7. The hotel itself is magnificent and the room exceptionally large and the staff for the most part were exceptionally friendlyHowever, upon finding myself beyond ankle deep in water after taking a shower, a remote that went missing after the room was cleaned and the absurd cost of internet usage without wifi had me shaking my head.

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

8. The location of the hotel is very convenient - on the edge of the magnificent mile.

"The service, location, and accommodations were amazing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/12/2010 Vote

9. The location of the hotel is very convenient - on the edge of the magnificent mile.

"The service, location, and accommodations were amazing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/12/2010 Vote

10. The location was perfect - we could walk just about anywhere we wanted to go - great shopping on the magnificent Mile, restaurants, Architectural Boat Tour, etc.

"Would Definitely Recommend to Anyone! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/9/2010 Vote