I took vacation during July 4 for a few days in Chicago. I decided to stay at the Drake for its view of the Lake. Also, I don't want to look out the window and find myself staring into the rooms in other buildings. I stayed in one of the lake view rooms at the executive floor and it was exactly what I wanted. It had a fantastic full view of the lake and the Lake Shore Drive (see photos). The room was large, clean, meticulously decorated, and you can tell the hotel paid attention to every detail in the room. My luggage arrived promptly. Then a hotel staff brought water and a box of chocolate (free, in case you wonder!). I’ll definitely return next time I return to Chicago. The only drawback was that the parking at the hotel costed $42/day but you can park elsewhere and take the CTA train or walk.
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