The Drake Hotel
General Description
Nestled in the heart of Water Tower Place, this property boasts an ideal location, with Oak Street Beach just across the street and the John Hancock Observatory only three blocks away. Navy Pier is easily accessible in 20 minutes by public transport. The hotel, dating from 1920, offers 535 rooms spread over 11 floors, served by an elevator. The reception is open 24 hours a day to meet guests' needs. Various services are available, such as a cloakroom, luggage storage, safe and ATM. Paid Wi-Fi is available in public areas, and a tour desk is there to help you organize your visits. The hotel is equipped to accommodate people with reduced mobility, with adapted facilities. On site, you will find several shops, including a mini-market and a souvenir shop, as well as a newsstand and a games room. Parking and a garage are available (for a fee). Other services include 24-hour security, a babysitting and childcare service, car rental, medical assistance, a shuttle service, room service (for a fee), laundry, a hair salon and a laundromat. A business center equipped with a fax machine and projector is also available. The rooms are air-conditioned and heated, ensuring optimal comfort. They are all carpeted and equipped with a double, queen-size or king-size bed, a safe, a minibar and a desk. You will also find a refrigerator, a mini-refrigerator, a courtesy tray with tea and coffee, as well as ironing equipment. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite \/ cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and Wi-Fi complete the equipment. The bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, a hairdryer, bathrobes, a telephone and beauty products. Rooms accessible to people with reduced mobility with adapted bathrooms are available on request, as well as family and non-smoking rooms. For the more active, the hotel offers activities such as cycling \/ mountain biking, tennis and horse riding. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy jet-skiing. A gym, a bowling alley, a squash court, gymnastics and aerobics classes are also available. A wellness area with a spa is present in the establishment. For moments of relaxation, enjoy the entertainment and concerts offered by the hotel. For dining, you can choose between an air-conditioned restaurant, a cafe and a bar. A hearty breakfast is served each morning.