The Drake: from $215 for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $215 total for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults at The Drake on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

The Drake is historic 4-star on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, United States.

Address: 140 E Walton Place, Chicago. Property ID: 1046984. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/chicago/the-drake-1046984

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/chicago/the-drake-1046984/2026-11-13/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $215 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-14 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $446 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-15 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $643 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-16 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $889 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-17 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $1,136 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-18 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $1,372 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-19 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,581 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-20 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,847 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-21 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $3,138 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-22 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $3,267 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-23 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $3,398 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-24 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $3,531 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-25 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $3,658 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-26 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $3,799 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-27 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#7 of 9 hotels in Streeterville & the Magnificent Mile by Axel's take. Streeterville & the Magnificent Mile is #3 of 10 places to stay in Chicago. The best hotels in Streeterville & the Magnificent Mile, ranked · Where to stay in Chicago

Axel's take: 7.6/10

A grand old lakefront classic with a great address and tired rooms. historic 4-star on the Magnificent Mile, scored for what it is.

The Drake is a historic 4-star at the top of the Magnificent Mile, a Hilton-branded landmark with more than 500 rooms. It's a strong pick if location and old-Chicago character matter most: Oak Street Beach and the lakefront path are steps away, rooms are generously sized with big windows, and guests on Booking.com, Priceline and Kayak keep praising the friendly front desk.

The catch is age. Several recent guests mention worn bedding, thin walls and awkward bathroom layouts, and Kayak's cleanliness and service scores trail its location score by a wide margin. For a 4-star, that is a real trade-off. We'd skip it if you want a polished, modern room or a quiet floor. Choose it if you'd rather be beside the lake than in the newest tower.

• Best for: lakefront walkers and runners; first-timers wanting old-Chicago character; shopping on the Magnificent Mile

• Watch out for: dated rooms and bedding; thin walls between rooms; uneven housekeeping and service reports

• Location: Excellent: steps from Oak Street Beach, the lakefront path and Michigan Avenue shopping.

• Rooms: Large rooms with big windows and some lake views, but decor, beds and bathrooms read as dated.

• Cleanliness: Mixed: most guests are fine, but a few recent reviews report odors and upkeep lapses.

• Service: Front desk staff get frequent praise; a handful of guests report poor treatment.

• Amenities: Classic hotel setting with on-site dining, shops and a gift shop; breakfast gets lukewarm comments.

• Fees and surprises: Listings say taxes and fees are payable at the hotel; valet parking is offered and pets are allowed with a charge.

Axel's opinion of The Drake, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Kayak · Priceline · Tripadvisor · luxurylink.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About The Drake

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• Hilton Hotels & Resorts
• 140 E Walton Place, Chicago
• Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 4,611 reviews (location 4.6/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Navy Pier: 8 min by taxi · Millennium Station: 8 min by taxi · Chicago O'Hare International Airport: 29 min by taxi · Chicago Midway International Airport: 30 min by taxi · Chicago History Museum: 5 min by taxi · Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago: 6 min walk
• Hotel policies: Parking (off site): $56 per car per night; Extra bed: $35 per guest per night; Children aged 0–18: free; Deposit: $75 per room per night; Pets: $50 per guest per stay
• Amenities: No pool, Activities for kids, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Self parking (extra charge), Valet parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Chicago
• Chain: Hilton. Axel's Hilton rating: 6.0/10

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Single room

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Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Double room with lake view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; With view
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Accessible Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Accessible Double room with lake view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Family Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe room

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Deluxe Quadruple room

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Deluxe Accessible Quadruple room

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Deluxe Family room

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Deluxe Family Quadruple room

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Family Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Deluxe Accessible Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Deluxe Family Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Dual European Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Dual European Twin room with lake view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Room features: With view
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1 Bedroom Drake Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Presidential Double Suite with lake view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
• Room features: With view
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1 Bedroom GoldCoast Double Suite with lake view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
• Room features: With view
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Double Studio Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Double Studio Suite with lake view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: With view
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