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The Drake Chicago Hotel Review
Address: 140 East Walton Place Chicago, IL 60611
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Features:
The Drake Chicago hotel, the historic landmark beckons guests not only experience its rich legacy but also create their own history through a memorable and unforgettable stay at this amazing property. In New Year’s Eve in 1920, the Drake Chicago hotel ushered in the first guests through its intricately designed circular door’s wooden frame and ever since its doors have been welcoming guests to come and enjoy a truly luxurious and an unforgettable stay.
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Why I Recommend You to Stay:
Considering that the Drake Chicago Hotel was the first hotel to offer air conditioning and color TV, in all its rooms, it doesn’t come as a surprise that even today the hotel excels with its extensive suite of services and facilities. The distinguishing features of this hotel is truly the magnificent lobby with its crystal chandeliers and wood carved moldings along with all the modern comforts and conveniences that one can think of.
Perfect Location:
The Drake Chicago hotel offers a perfect location because it is situated on the famous Gold Coast Neighborhood and it is minutes from the vibrant attractions that this city has to offer. The hotel offers convenient access to the famed Magnificent Mile that is known extremely well for its shopping boutiques and stores.
Excellent Rooms:
The hotel’s 535 luxurious rooms and 74 grand guestrooms adorned in elegant décor have offered an excellent experience to many celebrities, royalty and first-time guests who have returned to experience the luxury and warmth of this place. The luxurious ambiance of the elegantly furnished rooms is further enhanced with Italian marble bathrooms, stylish upholstery and furniture and all the modern facilities.
Vibrant Dining and Nightlife:
The Drake Chicago hotel is truly known for its myriad restaurants and bars offering sumptuous culinary delights. Coq D’Or is a favorite with the locals offering a host of delectable cocktails accompanied by live entertainment. Cape Cod Room is one of the finest restaurants graced by the presence of legends such as Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio and is specifically known for its oyster bar and sumptuous seafood. The Drake’s Bro Restaurant offers magnificent views and is a glorious testimony to the vision of the Drake brothers, John B and Tracy C and offers excellent options for breakfast and lunch.
Inside Knowledge:
The Drake Chicago hotel is a fabulous historic landmark and the hotel takes pride in its legacy, which is clearly evident from the informative book that can be found at each of the rooms depicting the history of this historic hotel.
Do’s and Don’ts:
- Do Bring Your Pet: The hotel allows pets, however, they do charge an additional fee and take in a number of considerations before allowing the pet to enter the hotel.
- Do Shop Around Hotel: The hotel is surprisingly surrounded by a leading number of boutiques and stores such as Chanel, American Girl Place and Georg Jensen Jewelry.
- Do Bring Your Gadgets: The hotel offers high-speed Internet access and there is wireless hot spots situated throughout the property.
- Do Not Smoke: The property is completely smoke-free.
