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Hotel FelixvsThe Drake
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, The Drake Hotel scores significantly higher than Hotel Felix. The Drake Hotel is ranked #11 in Chicago with accolades from 15 publications including Insight Guides, Jetsetter and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Felix
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Frommer's
111 W. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60654
From $115/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide "It doesn't just do well, but it looks good too at this chic, contemporary hotel."
Time Out "The Felix opened in 2009, bringing a green sensibility to a building that opened in 1926 but had falled on hard times." Full review
Star Service "On the corner of Clark and Huron streets, in River North...this eco-minded hotel deserves kudos for being Chicago's first Silver LEED-certified hotel." Full review
Gayot "Like a blooming rose in a rock garden, this eco-friendly boutique hotel perpetuates an environmentally conscious lifestyle in a bustling city setting."
Travel + Leisure "This River North hotel is all about Zen ambience." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Chicago's first hotel built to meet Silver LEED certifications for its eco-friendly practices, Hotel Felix merges upscale amenities with renewable furnishings and energy efficiency." Full review
Fodor's "Hip but cozy, the Hotel Felix uses a mixture of soft browns and grays throughout; the rooms are stylish, and the lobby, decorated with glass sculptures hanging from the ceiling, is small and inviting." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Earth tones and earth-friendly practices rule this spirited hotel, from the carpeting and flooring made of recycled materials to the bleach-free cleaning products." Full review
Frommer's "The hotel pays close attention to making those sustainable design principles visually appealing...the rooms are quite small at this Silver LEED-certified hotel, as are the bathrooms" Full review
The Drake Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet Oyster Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide Time Out Star Service Gayot
DK Eyewitness Show All Reviews
140 E. Walton Place, Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL 60611
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Built in 1920, the grande dame of Chicago hotels stands tall where Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive intersect in Chicago's swanky Gold Coast." Full review
Insight Guides "Opened in 1920, the Drake keeps pace with the polished neighborhood, right off the Magnificent Mile."
Lonely Planet "The grande dame commands a striking location at the north end of Michigan Ave, near Oak St Beach." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 535-room Drake Hotel is a historic property on upscale Magnificent Mile and one of Chicago’s grande dames." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Drake is the grande dame of Chicago hotels, with a prime location, storied history, white-glove service, and of course a distinguished guest list." Full review
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Try to score a room facing north or east for unobstructed views of the lake and Lake Michigan’s Oak Street Beach.
Rough Guide "Chicago’s society hotel, just off the Magnificent Mile, has been modernized without sacrificing its sedate charms."
Time Out "A traditional "old money" stomping ground favored by Chicago socialites and celebrities, this stately icon exudes old-school style." Full review
Star Service "This place competes with the InterContinental and Palmer House Hilton for the honor of Chicago's most iconic historic hotel." Full review
Gayot "With sweeping views of Lake Michigan, this handsome hotel is an historic landmark that was built in 1920."
DK Eyewitness "The grande dame of Chicago hotels, this luxurious Michigan Avenue destination still attracts luminaries from all over the world."
