The Drake - Chicago

Overlooking Lake Michigan with direct access to Oak Street Beach, The Drake Hotel anchors the north end of The Magnificent Mile. It continues to illuminate Lake Shore Drive with historic authenticity, marked by illustrious service and Real Chicago experiences for over 100 years. Since our first guests arrived on New Years Eve in 1920, our culinary philosophy has remained consistent: using fresh, high-quality ingredients to produce beautifully executed dishes. Whether enjoying quintessential afternoon tea steeped in tradition at Palm Court, sipping an iconic executive pour martini, or savoring the Red Snapper Bookbinder Soup with house rolls prepared in the same opening-day bread oven operated 363 days a year at Coq d'Or, you will experience true Chicago authenticity. You can even see the stars by visiting the original carvings of Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio at Cafe on Oak. In the evening, retire to one of 535 guestrooms and suites, featuring plush comforts and thoughtful niceties to make settling into the Windy City a breeze. The majority of guestrooms offer views of Lake Michigan or the city skyline along The Magnificent Mile. Standout accommodations include namesake suites that enchant guests with storied touches of aristocracy and celebrity, as well as the Residence Suite, which sits atop the hotel adjacent to The Drake marquee. The Drake has been the place to see and be seen for over a century in recognized spaces such as the Gold Coast Room, Grand Ballroom, and the Camellia or French Rooms. Our service-oriented team is known for its down-to-earth demeanor and meticulous expertise in tailoring unique preferences, resulting in elegant events that portray an air of sophistication. Locals and travelers alike have deemed the hotel an idyllic destination for weddings, galas, and social gatherings--a shared legacy passed down through generations. Nostalgic and extravagant holiday events mark each season, with an overabundance of charm as the hotel transforms into