For nearly a century, The Drake Hotel has served the worlds’ most distinguished guests including royalty, presidents, diplomats, celebrities and global travelers alike to Michigan Avenue.  An icon since 1920, the beaux-art hotel has been recognized by the Historic Hotels of America® for preserving and maintaining its historic integrity, architecture and ambience.  Situated where the Magnificent Mile begins at Oak Street Beach, the urban-retreat offers 535 non-smoking accommodations, more than 30,000 square feet of flexible function space, famed dining facilities, a range of amenities and services, and an Arcade Level of luxury retailers.  For more information about The Drake Hotel visit www.thedrakehotel.com.  

• Location. Location. Location.  Located at the start of Michigan Avenue along the S curve of Lakeshore Drive, the hotel is situated in the Gold Coast neighborhood amongst the Consulate offices, financial, medical, and corporate industries, as well as exclusive shopping, dining, nightlife and recreation.
• Signature Services: Multi-lingual team members, Gold Key concierges, executive rooms & private lounge, luggage storage, express check-out, valet and laundry services, HHonors,  24-hour business center, 24-hour safety deposit boxes; contemporary fitness center, shoe shine, and valet parking.
• Distinctive Features:  535 non-smoking rooms with Serenity beds by Serta, luxury linens, HHonors digital check-in and Express Check-Out, dual-line telephone system with speaker phones and caller ID, automoated voice mail messaging; high-speed internet access in all guestrooms and wireless hot-spots in select public areas; in-room safe, non-allergenic pillows,  42-inch LCD HD flat screen televisions with cable/video on demand access, in-room iron/board, individual climate control, clock radio with iPod connectivity, and mini-bar.
• Meetings & Events:  Award-winning majestic ballrooms and versatile meeting space spanning nearly 40,000 square feet including 20 meeting rooms some with spectacular views of the Magnificent Mile, Lake Michigan, and the City at large; world-class banquet dining, on-site event managers, Encore Event Technology audio-visual partners, and Access Destination Management; plus Hilton HHonors® Event Bonus Programme for qualifying events;
• Recreation: In-house 3,000 square foot contemporary designed fitness center featuring PRECOR endurance equipment, strengthening and cardio machines, free weights, and plasma televisions. For an additional fee, Drake guests can access the off-site neighborhood Gold Coast Equinox adult exercise facility that features a deluxe spa, pool, personal trainers and group fitness. Oak Street beach is steps away to access the walk/run/bike path along the lakeshore, plus nearby iconic attractions such as Navy Pier, Museum Campus, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art, 360 Chicago John Hancock Observatory, Navy Pier and more.
• Drake Arcade Level Retailers: Chanel, George Jensen, Hildt Galleries, Mangel’s Florist and Travel Traders.
• Famed Dining with a Side of History:  Iconic Coq d’Or restaurant and piano lounge opened the day after the Repeal of Prohibition; the impressive Palm Court serving the legendary afternoon tea; the distinguished Drake Bros.’ serving breakfast and lunch overlooking the lakefront and Magnificent Mile; the Cape Cod dining room opened in 1933 as the nation’s first seafood restaurant, where Joe DiMaggio and new wife Marilyn Monroe carved their initials into the wooden bar in 1954 and remains today.
• Transportation: to and from The Drake and within the city is a breeze with the assistance of The Drake’s legendary doormen. All major city transportation facilities serve the hotel. Frequent limousine, taxi and bus services are available to and from all airports and train stations. We also provide on-site valet parking for $68 or, if preferred, self-park located at 900 N. Michigan for $48.