Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

This 700 sq. ft. suite is set up to frame Lake Michigan and the shoreline, with the energy of the Magnificent Mile just beyond. The Drake sits at the north end of the Mile, directly across from Oak Street Beach, so the lakefront is part of the stay.

The suite has 1 king bed in a separate bedroom and sleeps 2 guests. The bed has a pillowtop mattress, down comforter, premium and hypo-allergenic bedding, and a pillow menu. That makes it a natural fit for a couple. A rollaway or extra bed can be added for a surcharge, and a crib is free.

At 700 sq. ft., the suite has a bedroom that is separate from the living space, so it feels residential rather than like a single large room. The suite is individually decorated and includes a desk and chair, which helps on a longer stay or a working trip.

It is a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower. It comes with bathrobes, towels, a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Accessibility features and a phone accessibility kit can be provided where needed.

The suite has a 48-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, pay movies, closed captioning and an MP3 dock. It also has a coffee and tea maker, air conditioning and a laptop-compatible safe. WiFi and wired internet are charged extras. WiFi is $12.95 per day, and it is complimentary for members of the hotel brand's rewards program. There is no resort fee.

It works well for a couple or a small family. A free crib is available, a rollaway can be added for a surcharge, and connecting rooms exist if you need more space. There is no kids' club or kids' menu in the hotel. Palm Court's Prince & Princess Afternoon Tea is designed for children aged 3 to 12.

Coq d'Or is the historic cocktail bar and restaurant on the Arcade Level. It has been open since 1933, serves the Bookbinder's Red Snapper Soup and the Executive Pour Martini, and takes walk-ins. Palm Court serves afternoon tea Friday to Sunday from 12:00 to 4:30 pm, and reservations are encouraged. Cafe on Oak serves breakfast overlooking the lake. Breakfast is available for an additional fee.

The Drake has no pool and no on-site spa, although in-room massages can be arranged. There is a 24-hour fitness center at no extra charge. Oak Street Beach is directly across the street, roughly 700 feet or a 3 to 5 minute walk, and the Lakefront Trail is also within about five minutes on foot.

Self-parking is $58 per day with in and out privileges, and valet is $82 per day. The hotel has no airport shuttle to O'Hare or Midway. The nearest Red Line station, Chicago, is about an 8-minute walk, and a bus stop is about 2 minutes away. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is at noon. The reservation holder must be 21 or older and show a photo ID and credit card. Guests are asked to use the hotel's mobile app for arrival. The Drake is entirely non-smoking.