Overlooking Lake Michigan from Chicago's (Ill.) Magnificent Mile, the opulent Drake Hotel Chicago is within five miles of Wrigley Field and the Art Institute of Chicago.
This 17 story hotel listed on the National Register of Historic Places is 14 miles from Chicago Midway Airport and 20 miles from O'Hare International Airport.
The Drake Hotel Chicago welcomes visitors to its Italian Renaissance palace inspired lobby flanked with deep red walls and glimmering crystal, a grand floral arrangement serving as its centerpiece. Hotel facilities include specialty shops such as Giovanni and Chanel, a florist and a barber. Guests planning special events benefit from flexible meeting spaces featuring marble floors and crystal chandeliers in rooms accommodating groups of 600 or fewer.
The hotel features wireless Internet access and a fully staffed business center. An onsite fitness facility provides cardiovascular and strength training equipment, and guests receive discount access to a local health club offering a day spa, indoor lap pool and fitness classes.
Exquisite hotel restaurants include the Coq d'Or lounge, Drake Bros.
featuring steaks and wine, and panoramic lake views from Cape Cod, named Chicago's best seafood restaurant. The hotel's intimate cocktail lounge, Palm Court, serves lunch and dinner, hosts a traditional English tea before an antique fountain afternoons and provides live music daily.
Exclusive private dining is available in the hotel's Club International.
The Drake Hotel Chicago accommodations include 535 neoclassical guestroom designs, with executive suites offering city views and access to complimentary Executive Lounge services, such as breakfasts served mornings and an open bar nightly. All rooms include nightly turndown service with chocolates, complimentary newspapers, desks and minibars. Designer toiletries and bathrobes are provided, and 24-hour room service is available.
Hotel concierge services are known for securing tickets to sold out shows, and reserving tables in booked restaurants.
