I arrived in Chicago on a cold, blustery day and couldn’t wait to arrive at my destination. I was headed to The Drake Hotel, located right off “The Magnificent Mile,” and within walking distance to the Lakefront Trail, the Water Tower Mall, and most importantly, a Hershey’s store with the best milkshake of the month I have ever tasted. Recently inducted into the Historic Hotels of America, over the years The Drake has hosted royalty, heads-of-state and well-known gangsters. Known in the past for its luxury and opulence, the hotel still delivers on those promises today. When I stepped out of the car a doorman immediately met me with offers to help me carry my bag and directions to the check in desk. Within minutes I was checked in and directed to the elevators to take me to my floor.
The opulent lobby led me to the elevators, which invoked an old world charm with their paneled wood, mirrors and settee along the back wall. I was probably the only person trying to take pictures of the elevator to send to my family! My room did not disappoint either. Done in a simple, refined style, my bed was piled high with pillows and covered with the softest thread count sheets imaginable. The room came stocked with an ample, if pricey, supply of snacks and alcohol. My room came complete with a small office/work space, HD TVs, and Italian marble bathrooms.
The one downside to me; wifi is not free unless you are a Hilton Honors member. Several restaurants are available on site, including a morning coffee shop. I stopped in for a quick parfait and coke. After a morning of shopping, the Drake offers High Tea in the afternoon for an optional fee. I didn’t get to try the tea, but a friend did and she raved about the offerings.
Unknown to me at the time, the Drake Hotel is also listed on Illinois’ Most Haunted places. Ghostly activity is said to abound, but during my stay I encountered nothing except a sense of relaxation. My only problem with the Drake was I didn’t get to stay long enough!
Have you visited Chicago? Where is your favorite place to stay when visiting?
I was provided a stay at the Drake by Kraft as part of my #Caprisuncrew experience. I was not asked to review the hotel. All opinions are my own.
What a beautiful hotel. I drove by it several times and wanted to take a peek, but never did. It’s just how I imagined it would be. Nice and elegant.
Oh my – elegance is indeed the word for this – so beautiful!
This is a lovely design. I like the simple elegance. 🙂
What a beautiful looking hotel! I’ve heard wonderful things about it but have never been.
The hotel looks beautiful. I can’t wait to go back to Chicago!
This is a gorgeous hotel. I like the lobby with its old world charms. I have never been to Chicago, but hope to some day travel there.
This really is a classical and beautiful hotel. I love that it is accessible by any location around it.
I’ve heard of the Drake Hotel, but never been there before. Sounds like a really elegant place to stay.
You are so lucky! Drake Hotel is so gorgeous. I have never been to a hotel with a doorman. How cool. I knew it was listed on Illinois’ Most Haunted places. It’s one of the reasons its on my list of places to visit. One of the ghost hunter shows was there a few years back and it just looked like a beautiful place and I can get there in about 5 hours.
This hotel looks stunning. That lobby is so chic. I have never visited Chicago and I would love to go one day
What a classy and beautiful place. Perfect place to rest your head.
The decor was gorgeous. I would stay there because of the name alone “The Drake” just sounds cool!
What a gorgeous hotel. I would love to stay in a place with that much character.
Everything looks fit for royalty! And to be located in the heart of the city, so neat!
What a lovely place. We travel to Chicago every year so we will have to make sure we check this place out. Not sure about the ghostly happenings though…we will stay away on Halloween, lol.
The listing as a haunted hotel would be a selling point for my family. Aside from that, it looks like a beautiful and relaxing hotel. I would love to visit.
I live in Michigan and I only traveled though Chicago twice if you count there and back but I didn’t drive I went with friends to Missouri. I had always wanted to explore Chicago I am so close to it. I would love to go on a day trip with the hubby and kids. We have some good friends who live in Chicago.
Wow what a gorgeous hotel. I’ve never had the pleasre of visitng Chicago, but if I do, this place will be on my list. Thanks!
I love a good getaway and being able to stay in a nice hotel. i’ve never visited Chicago but may one day.
What a gorgeous hotel! I love that bathroom. It looks like an awesome place to stay!
Wow, what a beautiful hotel. I really love the architecture!
Wow this is a lovely looking hotel. So beautiful. I would feel a bit out of place there but would love it! Looks so Luxurious!
Elegance really is the right word. Wow! That place is so beautiful. I’d be pumped to stay there!
Is this the same hotel they based the tv show off of? Looks lovely.
I guess you could say I’ve visited, since I’m a Chicagoan myself. 😉 Ironically, I’ve never stayed at the Drake! Pitfalls of locality, I guess. 🙂
What a beautiful room! We love staying in hotels that make you feel cozy!
I haven’t been to Chicago, but I would like to visit someday. I will keep The Drake Hotel in mind when we make it there!
Holy moly! I can almost feel the elegance washing over me through my computer monitor. That is absolutely the most gorgeous hotel I’ve ever seen.
Wow what a gorgeous looking hotel that décor is amazing!
I have been to Chicago once and loved it! I must admit, I didn’t know “The Drake” was real…I only ever heard of it from a TV show that was on a year or two ago…now I can’t remember what it was LOL But the couple in it LIVED in “The Drake”.
What a gorgeous place! Those carpets are amazing, and that’s the best bathroom I’ve ever seen at a hotel. It looks awesome!
That bathroom IS amazing. Who wouldn’t love that?
WOW. That hotel is absolutely gorgeous. If I ever make it to Chicago, that is where I want to stay!