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The Drake vs Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Both hotels are praised by travel writers. On balance, The Drake, A Hilton Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. The Drake, A Hilton Hotel comes in at #4 in Chicago with positive reviews from 16 reviews like Insight Guides, Time Out and Fodor's.

The Drake
The Drake
8 / 10
140 E. Walton Place, Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL 60611
From $101 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's 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 Insight Guides
"Opened in 1920, the Drake keeps pace with the polished neighborhood, right off the Magnificent Mile."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The grande dame commands a striking location at the north end of Michigan Ave, near Oak St Beach." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 535-room Drake Hotel is a historic property on upscale Magnificent Mile and one of Chicago’s grande dames." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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.
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Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
8 / 10
120 E. Delaware Pl., Chicago, IL 60611
From $233 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This elegant hotel has it all: white-glove service, impressive facilities, elegant accommodations, fine dining, and prime location just blocks from Lake Michigan."
Concierge Concierge
"Though the stature and location are grand, this is the city's most discreet luxury hotel, with its lobby tucked up on the seventh and eighth floors."
Fodor's Fodor's
"At the refined Four Seasons, guest rooms begin on the 30th floor... so there's a distinct feeling of seclusion—and there are great views to boot." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The 346-room Four Seasons Chicago is located on floors 32 to 46 of a limestone-and-glass skyscraper along the Magnificent Mile, atop an upscale shopping center." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The public spaces are decked out with Italian marble, glittering crystal and exquisite woodwork; rooms and suites come with classy furnishings, high-end toiletries and twice-daily maid service." Full review
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