Family Room (Deluxe)

The Family Room (Deluxe) opens to either lake or city views, depending on the room you are assigned. The Drake stands at 140 East Walton Place at the north end of the Magnificent Mile, overlooking Lake Michigan, so even a city-facing room puts you in the heart of the Gold Coast.

The room has 2 Queen Beds with pillowtop mattresses, premium bedding and a down comforter, and it sleeps 4 guests across 450 sq. ft. Two adults and two children fit easily, or two couples who want their own beds. A rollaway/extra bed is available for a surcharge, and hypo-allergenic bedding and a pillow menu help tailor the sleep.

Yes, it is built for families. A free crib is available, connecting rooms can be arranged for bigger groups, and children of all ages are welcome (guests 18 and over are charged as adults). The hotel has no kids' club or kids' menu, but Palm Court serves a Prince & Princess Afternoon Tea for ages 3 to 12 during its afternoon tea hours, Friday to Sunday, 12:00pm to 4:30pm.

The Family Room (Deluxe) has a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower, plush bathrobes, free toiletries, towels and a hair dryer. The tub option suits bath time with younger children.

You get a 48-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, closed captioning, pay movies and an MP3 dock, plus a desk and desk chair, a coffee/tea maker, air conditioning and a laptop-compatible safe. Housekeeping is provided on request. WiFi (25+ Mbps) and wired internet both carry a surcharge, and the hotel lists in-room WiFi at $12.95 per day.

The Drake charges no resort fee. Parking and WiFi are billed separately: self-parking is $58 per day with in/out privileges, valet is $82 per day, and WiFi is $12.95 per day. Breakfast is available on site for an additional fee. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM, check-out is at noon, and the reservation holder must be 21 or older with a photo ID and credit card.

Oak Street Beach is directly across the street, about 700 feet or a 3 to 5 minute walk. On site, Cafe on Oak serves a la carte breakfast overlooking the lake, Coq d'Or is a historic cocktail bar and restaurant open since 1933 (walk-ins welcome), and Palm Court serves afternoon tea. Cafe on Oak's Monday to Thursday hours vary, so ask the front desk.

There is no pool and no spa at The Drake, though in-room massages can be arranged. A 24-hour fitness center with cardio machines, free weights and yoga mats is on site at no extra charge, and the Lakefront Trail and Oak Street Beach are within about a five-minute walk.

The hotel anchors the northern end of the Magnificent Mile. Water Tower Place and the 360 CHICAGO observation deck are about 0.10 mile away, and the Museum of Contemporary Art is a 5 to 7 minute walk. The nearest bus stop is about a 2-minute walk, and the Chicago Red Line station is about an 8-minute walk. Navy Pier is roughly a mile away. The hotel does not run an airport shuttle.

The room includes closed-captioned TV and a phone accessibility kit, and the hotel has an accessible lounge, restaurant and fitness center plus 20 dedicated accessible parking spaces. Dogs are welcome: up to 2 dogs per room, each up to 75 lbs, with a pet fee. The hotel is 100% non-smoking.