travel42 Hotel Review: The Drake

The Drake travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

This place competes with the InterContinental and Palmer House Hilton for the honor of Chicago's most iconic historic hotel, and its exceptional lake views are worth noting.

Anchoring the north end of the Magnificent Mile at the bend of Lakeshore Drive, this 11-story structure, built in 1920 of Bedford limestone in Italian Renaissance style, makes for a fine first impression.

Property Overview

Traditionally garbed doormen welcome guests in...