THE DRAKE HOTEL, Chicago

The 535 rooms at The Drake Hotel include premium bedding and pillow menus. Rooms provide comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Suites feature a separate living area with lake views, a private bedroom, a separate shower, and a spa bath. Additional amenities include HD TVs, iPod docking stations, sofas, and marble bathrooms. Each room includes ironing facilities, heating, air conditioning, and tea and coffee facilities. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, and rooms offer AM/FM alarm clocks and flat-screen TVs.

The Drake Hotel dining options include the Café on Oak, serving breakfast daily. The Coq d'Or Restaurant & Lounge is a 1930s lounge with red leather booths and a pianist playing jazz, serving martinis and steak and fish. The Palm Court offers Afternoon Tea. The Coq d'Or restaurant is located on the corner where the famed Magnificent Mile meets the Gold Coast.

Guests at The Drake Hotel can explore the shops on the arcade level. The hotel has a fitness facility with cardio equipment, weights, and yoga mats. Other activities available include hiking/biking trails in the area. There is also a children's high tea service.

The Drake Hotel is located in Streeterville on the northern edge of the upscale Magnificent Mile. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Oak Street Beach and 1 mile from Navy Pier. The John Hancock Tower, Museum of Contemporary Art, Oak Street Beach and Lakefront Trail are within a five-minute walk. Lincoln Park Zoo is 2.4 miles away. The Art Institute of Chicago is within a 20-minute walk.

The Drake Hotel has a 24-hour reception. Concierges can assist with restaurant reservations and tickets for events. The hotel provides 24-hour room service, valet parking, a business center, and meeting rooms. Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, smoke detector, security system, and first aid kit.