We stayed at the Drake for one night, after attending an event in the ballroom.
The location of the hotel is good and bad. It's a great location for access to Michigan Avenue shopping and the Lakefront. It's a bad location if you have a car, or need to drive and park there. The streets are very narrow and there are a ton of people walking.
The actual hotel building is very historic and beautiful. As an older building it's does have some challanges with the AC on very hot days. The rooms are average, but the bathrooms are large and there is a nice walk in closet. It's very nice not walking into your room and having to see suitcases.
The hotel has a reasonable rate for the room, but like most in the higher end Hilton family, they will nickle and dime you for every little item they can. The "extra" items that the hotel offers can really add up on your bill.
It's a very nice hotel to stay at In Chicago, but there are other hotels that offer a better value.
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