Chicago Drake Hotel, Chicago, Renovation

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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)

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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. The entire property needs to endure a major renovation.

"A Dump - Hilton Should Be Ashamed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/24/2011 Vote

2. Still, there are signs that a renovation should come within the near future.

"Grande Dame with a Few Gray Hairs " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/5/2011 Vote

3. Don't bother, a renovation is overdue.

"Not impressed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/5/2011 Vote

4. The room was really tastefully decorated and it looked as though it had been renovated recently.

"Not just a hotel, but an experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/5/2011 Vote

5. Also note the hotels bar/lounge is closing for renovations during Februrary.

"Nice stay at the Drake " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/31/2011 Vote

6. We were their for a wedding ,paid top dollars for a smelly old room with spiders hanging from the ceiling,bath rooms need major renovations.

"Disappointed Big Time " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/10/2010 Vote

7. Everything was clean, but old, so there is need for some major renovation in order to compete with the rroms of Sofitel, Westin, grand Hyatt eg.

"Mixed experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/30/2010 Vote

8. Though it's an older hotel, the Drake has been renovated and kept up very well.

"Still a great hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/19/2010 Vote

9. The bathroom, however, was very nice, it was obvious that money had been put into renovations (marble floor, new tiling etc.

"Dont be fooled into staying here if you are booking a Standard Room only. You will be treated differently! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/7/2010 Vote

10. Great water pressure in the shower - but the bathroom could probably use a renovation to be perfectly honest.

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