Elegance and luxury in Chicago
The Drake Hotel is a luxurious venue in Chicago, offering elegant ballrooms and event spaces for up to 1,200 guests. With a rich history and stunning architecture, it is perfect for weddings, galas, and corporate events. Pricing ranges from $5,000 to $25,000.
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The Drake Hotel Hotel in 140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL 60611, USA accommodates up to 1200 guests, 30,000 sqft of usable space. $15,000 avg. price for typical events. Popular for Weddings, Corporate Events, Galas. Amenities include Catering services, Valet parking, Wi-Fi, Event planning assistance. Request a quote to check availability, packages, and date holds. The location offers convenient access for guests and vendors, with flexible layouts to suit seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and hybrid programs.
Main Venue Type
Hotel
Secondary Venue Types
BallroomEvent Space
Best for:
WeddingsCorporate EventsGalas
Amenities
Catering servicesValet parkingWi-FiEvent planning assistance
Rating: 4.3/5 (4,433 Google reviews)
- 5.0/5:
Overall, The Drake Hotel offered a very nice and luxurious experience. The property is exceptionally clean and well maintained, and the staff were consistently friendly and attentive to every need.
It’s important to note that parts of the hotel intentionally retain their historic charm. The rooms and furniture have an older style, which is part of the Drake’s character and appeal, but those expecting a modern or contemporary aesthetic may find it a bit dated.
The location is excellent—close to plenty of attractions, shopping, and restaurants. The only minor inconvenience was the elevator system, which required scanning your room key after certain hours and at times seemed to limit access to specific floors when multiple guests were inside.
All in all, it was a great stay in a classic Chicago landmark. Perfect for travelers who appreciate history, elegance, and great service.
– Rick K
- 5.0/5:
This hotel is absolutely stunning, the history is fascinating. The food was amazing and the staff are all very friendly from the Doormen to the Front desk, to housekeeping. I love the location and the short walk to the beach as well as all the shops and restaurants.
The rooms are cute and comfy. There is so much detail in this hotel there are things to see everywhere you turn. 10/10 will recommend.
– Chelsea Gagner
- 3.0/5:
This hotel may once have stood for sophistication and luxury but not anymore. Despite its beautiful history, classic architecture, and dreamy tearoom, The Drake lacks all the actual amenities that make one feel comfortable in a hotel room. My room did not have a fridge. When informed, staff were quick to send one up to my room. Except it didn’t work. The furniture is clearly made to house a mini fridge, but there are not enough outlets so you can only power the TV. The non-operational fridge made for a convenient stand for the coffee maker which, again, had no outlet close to its original niche. I’d have had to place it on the floor were it not for the fridge/stand. Still on power outlets. Besides the bed you only have access to one. Or you need to unplug the bedside lamps. Staff were nice and friendly. Alas, as a Hilton honors gold member, I felt absolutely no different than if I had checked in at a La Quinta by the road. Will not be returning.
– Reginaldo Aguiar
Photo credit(s): The Drake, Lani Jones, Tim Davis
