One of Chicago’s most prominent hotels since 1920, The Drake lends its expertise in high-end affairs to today’s most demanding events. Its choice of 20 venues includes an executive conference center, two permanent boardrooms, and four versatile halls that blend a Jazz Age fondness for Renaissance design with state-of-the-art technology. The largest, the Gold Coast Room, seats up to 600 guests for dinner. Fourteen intimate spaces accommodate small receptions, board meetings, corporate retreats, and breakout sessions.
While a dedicated conference services manager for every group ensures the seamless progression of events, the world-class culinary team turns out buffets and banquets with sophisticated flair. Such business-savvy amenities as a 24-hour business center, high-speed Internet access in all 535 guest rooms and meeting spaces, and Wi-Fi hot spots positioned throughout the hotel further support productivity. Plus, as a member of the Hilton family of hotels, The Drake rewards meeting professionals with HHonors points along the way.
The hotel’s privileged address at the top of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile ensures quick access to many of the city’s best-loved attractions, including Oak Street Beach, Millennium Park, and Rush Street nightlife. Right at home, groups at leisure can sample five top-of-the-line restaurants and lounges, including the legendary Coq d’Or, renowned for cocktails and comfort food since 1933.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.3
Arrival Experience:
4.5
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.3
Accommodations:
4.2
Activity or Recreation Options:
3.3
Food & Beverage:
4.2
Conference Services Staff:
4.7
Guest Service Experience:
4.5
Recommendation to Planners:
4.5
Great property and staff. A lot of the staff have been working at hotel for years and are all very helpful and knowledgeable. A lot of meeting space of all different sizes. Food was good, rooms were good. Sales and planning phase were very easy.
Overall Rating: 4.6/5
Candice P. Bayer CropScience Corporate Planner
Yes, this is an iconic hotel, and in a prime location. I felt that everything was good, but nothing was "great". Wish there had been something from food to service that was "over-the-top" to justify the cost.
Overall Rating: 3.2/5
Danielle C. Private Corporate Planner
Great Staff and service
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Affia S. Chart Industries, Inc. Corporate Planner
The Drake's team became a true extension of my own. Their creative, solution- oriented approach helped us achieve record numbers and rave reviews.
Lisa M. Corporate Planner
Elite RatingAverage Planner Rating
This property has been certified Elite Gold and meets at least 15 of Elite Meetings Criteria.
This endorsement is an independent unbiased determination granted only to the
hotels meeting the standards set by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board.
Elite endorsement is never sold or licensed.
4.3
4 reviews
Arrival Experience:
4.5
Accommodations:
4.2
Food & Beverage:
4.2
Guest Service Experience:
4.5
Conference Services Staff:
4.7
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.3
Activity or Recreation Options:
3.3
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
4.5
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Astor Room
65
11.3 x 5.2
3
629
37x17
8
36
59
60
30
30
27
30
0
Ben Marshall Boardroom
47
N/A
2
504
36x14
8
0
0
0
0
18
0
0
0
Camellia Room
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
240
350
0
0
0
0
Club International
265
N/A
0
2,850
N/A
0
0
0
150
350
0
0
0
0
Drake Room
176
16.5 x 10.7
4
1,890
54x35
12
66
130
170
225
30
42
30
0
Erie Room
54
10.3 x 5.1
3
553
33.1x16.7
8
36
60
50
30
30
27
30
0
Florentine Room
33
5.5 x 6.2
3
369
18x20.5
8
18
33
32
20
18
15
18
0
French Room
356
22.1 x 16.8
3
3,993
72.6x55
10
102
200
270
400
58
51
56
0
Georgian Room
103
17.8 x 5.2
3
995
58.5x17
8
60
90
90
80
48
45
48
0
Gold Coast Room
618
39.6 x 16
6
6,838
130.00 x 52.6
20
324
500
600
900
116
113
116
0
Grand Ballroom
479
28.6 x 17.1
6
5,214
93.1x56
20
288
500
350
500
74
84
74
0
Huron Room
68
13.1 x 5.2
3
740
43x17.2
8
39
51
50
30
30
27
30
0
Lakeshore Ballroom
59
N/A
2
640
40x16
8
0
0
0
0
20
0
0
0
Marquette Room
48
8.5 x 5.8
3
530
27.9x19
9
24
40
32
24
18
15
18
0
Michigan Room
60
13.1 x 4.6
3
645
43x15
8
36
68
50
30
33
27
33
0
Ontario Room
45
9.6 x 4.8
3
476
31.5x15.1
8
27
42
40
20
24
21
24
0
Palm Court
348
N/A
0
3,744
N/A
0
0
0
280
350
0
0
0
0
Parkside Room
128
17 x 7.6
3
1,378
55.1x25
8
66
106
100
80
48
45
48
0
Superior Room
68
13 x 5.1
3
722
42.7x16.9
8
39
60
50
40
33
33
33
0
Tudor Room
53
8.8 x 5.9
3
560
29x19.3
8
24
45
40
30
24
21
24
0
Venetian Room
98
17.3 x 5.2
3
954
56.1x17
8
60
96
80
80
50
45
50
0
Walton I
117
15.3 x 7.8
4
1,298
50.3x25.8
11
72
140
100
75
42
39
42
0
Walton II
170
20.4 x 7.8
4
1,705
66.1x25.8
11
63
110
100
75
44
41
44
0
Walton Room
288
35.7 x 7.8
4
3,024
117.2x25
11
150
275
210
150
86
81
86
0
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