The Drake Hotel

Very good

Liked: For only $20 extra per night, we were able to upgrade to a larger room with a bathroom on either side. I wouldn't call it a suite, exactly -- the only chairs were the one at the desk and a small one wedged into an alcove near the closet -- but it had two bathrooms, which was hugely convenient. Also a plus: friendly staff, from the doormen and valets to the bellmen to the front desk. The Drake is a classic, and you don't have to explain where you're headed when you catch a cab.
Disliked: As sometimes happens with older hotels, the plumbing was quirky -- and loud. The water temperature in one shower fluctuated during use for no apparent reason. In the other bathroom -- and again, hooray for having two -- the toilet at one point spit upward like a geyser. There were random audible gurgles from each, apparently in response to water usage in other rooms. For presumably the same reason, the geyser unit occasionally decided on its own to drain. There was almost an entertainment value to it all.Be forewarned that the Drake uses a peculiar numbering system for its rooms. Ours, 378, was the highest on the floor -- but it wasn't at the end of the hall. The numbers wrap around, so we were partway down the hallway back in the direction of the elevator bank.

Exceptional

Very good

Beautiful. Gorgeous surroundings, appointments

Liked: I have always wanted to stay at the Drake, due to its reputation, older, iconic, etcetera. No disappointments. The room selected for us was beyond expectations. Beautiful, 6 huge windows. The bed was super comfortable, great linens. Our only disappointment-room service. We wanted a lovely breakfast. Breakfast was delivered in all paper, disposable service. Unhappy with that. We wanted real Serviceware .
Disliked: Above, re: breakfast.. We love a proper Tea. We attended. The service and the atmosphere were fabulous. The servers were impeccable. The food was only mediocre at best

Simply, calmly, understated and awesome,...

Liked: The staff are awesome, we had left a horrid Air BnB after a 12 hour delay on our flights, luckily The Drake had space, they were lovely.
Disliked: Location, standards, everything

My wife and I had...

Liked: The room (840) and location for shopping were excellent! Room was ready early. Live music was great!
Disliked: Valet overnight parking is expensive. Cheesecake had no taste although the presentation was amazing.

Exceptional

Liked: Great historical hotel w

Great location

Liked: The hotel is a Chicago staple the location is awesome near all of the shopping stores every woman likes

Everyone I met was kind,...

Liked: History
Disliked: It was great but no fridge in my room