The Drake

Chicago's lakefront landmark with charm, elegance and tradition.

Amenities Description

AM/FM Alarm Clock; Modem Lines in Room; Free Newspaper; Parking; Safe Deposit Box; Laundry/Valet Services; Babysitting; Barber Shop; Hairdryers Available; Meeting/Banquet Facilities; Restaurant; Bar/Lounge; Business Center; Concierge; Mini Bar; No Smoking Rooms/Facilities; Room Service; Television with Cable

Location Description

Located on Lake Michigan and prestigious Michigan Avenue, near shops, businesses, major hospitals and associations. The Magnificent Mile begins at our door steps. Bloomingdale's, Water Tower and John Hancock Center are only a block away. Lake Michigan and Oak Street Beach are within walking distance of The Drake. Night-time entertainment on Rush Street is all within a 5 or 10 minute walk. Some of the finest restaurants are also within a few blocks of one of Chicago's favorite landmarks.

Directions

Driving Directions to Hotel
From the North/Northwest: Follow I-90/94 East towards Chicago. Exit at Ohio Street/ Exit # 50B (One-way Eastbound). Follow Ohio Street 3/4 mile to Michigan Avenue. Turn left (North) onto Michigan Avenue. Go eight blocks North, turn right at Delaware Street. Take first two left turns to circle the block and you will arrive at the main Walton Street entrance. From the East: Follow I-90/94 West towards Chicago, (Dan Ryan Expressway). Exit at Ohio Street (One-way Eastbound). Follow Ohio Street 3/4 mile to Michigan Avenue. Turn left (North) onto Michigan Avenue. Go eight blocks North, turn right at Delaware Street. Take first two left turns to circle the block and you will arrive at the main Walton Street entrance. From the West: Follow I-88 East to I-290 East towards Chicago. I-290 becomes the Congress Parkway. Turn left onto Michigan Avenue. Go North on Michigan Avenue two miles and turn right onto Delaware Street. Take first two left turns to circle the block and you will arrive at the Walton Street entrance. From the South/Southwest: Follow I-55 (Stevenson Expressway) or I-57 North to I-94 West towards Chicago. Exit I-94 at Ohio Street (One-way Eastbound). Follow Ohio Street 3/4 mile to Michigan Avenue. Turn left (North) onto Michigan Avenue. Go eight blocks North, turn right at Delaware Street. Take first two left turns to circle the block and you will arrive at the main Walton Street entrance.

O'Hare International Airport
I-90/94 East towards Chicago. Exit at Ohio Street. Follow Ohio Street eastbound 3/4 milethen turn left onto Michigan Avenue. Go 8 blocks north, turn right at Delaware Street. Take first 2 left turns to circle the block to the entrance.

Chicago Midway Airport
Cicero Avenue to I-55 (Chicago), exit at Ohio Street. Follow Ohio Street eastbound and turn left onto Michigan Avenue. Go 8 blocks north, and turn right at Delaware Street. Take first 2 left turns to circle the block to the entrance.

Attractions

• Art Institute of Chicago - Nearby, 2 Miles South
• Chicago's Historical Society - Nearby, 1 mile north
  
  Chicago's museum with permanent and changing exhibits about the city's past, present and future.
• Navy Pier
  A unique year round entertainment venue. Home to IMAX theatre, Chicago Children's Museum, indoor botanical garden and a variety of shops and restaurants.
• Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
  Planetarium featuring special shows and events.
• John G Shedd Aquarium
  Aquarium and Oceanarium open 7 days a week with special events and exhibits.
• Lincoln Park Zoo - Nearby, 1 Mile North
• Field Museum - Nearby, 3 Miles South
• Seers Towers - Nearby, 2 Miles South
• Museum of Contemporary Art - Nearby, 1 Mile South