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 | Drake Hotel - Chicago: Traditional Elegance At Its Best
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Since we were staying about two blocks away from the historic Drake Hotel and since Allan's parents spent their honeymoon at the Drake Hotel a few years after it opened in 1920, we decided to give it a visit.
Everything that you read about this luxury hotel is to be believed. After the Drake family leased the hotel in 1933 for ten years to the Kirkeby Chain [who maintained it for military lodging], it reverted back to the family again. Then, in 1979, The beautiful Drake Hotel was purchased by Jupiter Industries and was leased to Hilton International. In 2003, The Drake Hotel had a $45 million dollar renovation. It was then that this grand old lady gained its splendor again.
The rooms are luxurious but the suites are opulent. People who stay here always say that it has the best service and world-class amenities.
The hotel has plenty of dining options:
The Palm Court has live entertainment and serves a traditional English Afternoon Tea. There is also cocktail service.
The Drake Brothers has incredible views of Lake Michigan and highly-rated steaks as well as an international wine list.
The Cape Cod Room is perhaps the most well known. It has wonderful seafood and has won numerous awards.
Coq d' Or has a fine bar and a variety of food.
Executive Lounge is a PRIVATE LOUNGE on the Executive floor.
Club International is a PRIVATE DINING SPACE in an English motif, but is "members only".
The hotel has Fitness Center, Business Center, and Wireless Connectivity.
Many rooms have a Lakefront View.
The Drake Hotel has earned such a fine reputation all over the world that it is regularly visted by heads of nations, royalty, and hollywood celebrities.
Expect to pay "top dollar" when staying at The Drake.
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Favorite Chicago hotel of international guests. Traditional, wonderful lobby and restaurants, great North Michigan Avenue location, lake views from some rooms. Theme: HotelComparison: most expensive
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Avenue. Lacks some up-to-date features but very stylish. Air conditioning didn't work as well as I would have liked, but the front desk was very helpful and provided a small floor fan. The hotel restaurant is very nice with wonderful views of the lake. The employees are very helpfull and polite. The ambiance of the hotel is very impressive and clean. If you don't have to have powerfull air conditioning then this hotel is worth looking into.
Great views, good location, great ambiance and rich history. The restaurants in the hotel are very nice, the Cape Cod room has a bar were famous personallities have etched their names, ie. Marilyn Monroe. Theme: HotelPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: North Michigan Avenue
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