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The DrakevsKinzie Hotel
The Drake, A Hilton Hotel and Kinzie Hotel are both recommended by writers. Overall, The Drake, A Hilton Hotel ranks slightly better than Kinzie Hotel. The Drake, A Hilton Hotel comes in at 90 with praise from 16 sources including Star Service, Frommer's and BlackBook.
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."
Kinzie Hotel
Concierge Time Out Star Service Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter Oyster Show All Reviews
20 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Don't be put off by pretension at this River North hipster hotel."
Time Out "The 215-room Amalfi welcomes guests by sitting them down at an individual check-in desk with an 'experience designer,' who might suggest a complimentary Amalfitini cocktail." Full review
Star Service "The hotel's new motto, “We Get It,” points to the youthful and positive attitude you'll discover here." Full review
Gayot "Residing in the downtown River North district, this hotel places travelers in a terrific location near the Merchandise Mart."
BlackBook "They call their concierge staff experience designers, and it just gets better from there at this boutique hotel with sweeping views of the city."
Zagat4.0
"At this “trendy” River North boutique with a "convenient" location that puts guests "in the middle of the action", check-in begins with a sit-down with a personal concierge to plan your Chicago stay."
Fodor's "With popular magazines on the desks and well-worn books on the shelves, this well-situated hot spot aims for a residential feel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Formerly the Amalfi Hotel." Full review
Jetsetter "Chicago’s newest glamazon mixes Windy City history with modern design in posh River North."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Kinzie Hotel is a modern, sleek property, which, despite its having more than 200 rooms, has the ambience of a boutique hotel." Full review
