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The Drake vs JW Marriott Chicago
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Drake, A Hilton Hotel ranks slightly better than JW Marriott Chicago. The Drake, A Hilton Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 90 with approval from 16 sources including Lonely Planet, Oyster and Michelin Guide.
The Drake
Fodor's
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Oyster
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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."
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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."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The 535-room Drake Hotel is a historic property on upscale Magnificent Mile and one of Chicago’s grande dames."
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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."
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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.
JW Marriott Chicago
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151 West Adams, Chicago, IL 60604
From $146 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A perfect blend of old and new... This hotel has seriously good bones, but its interiors wow even further with a fresh, contemporary design."
Fodor's
"Mixing architectural elegance with a sleek modern style, this historic property has lots of gorgeous areas."
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Oyster
Luxury
"Opened in late 2010, this upscale hotel is housed in a historic neoclassical-style building with crystal chandeliers and a grand staircase in the lobby."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Its location in the Loop, a block from the Board of Trade, screams “business hotel,” but this 610-room Marriott defies that categorization."
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Star Service
"Nonetheless, this Marriott is one of the only deluxe-leaning addresses in The Loop, as most of the deluxe hotels cluster near Michigan Avenue, north of the river.
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