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The Drake vs The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
Both The Drake, A Hilton Hotel and Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Drake, A Hilton Hotel ranks significantly better than Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago. The Drake, A Hilton Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 90 with praise from 16 reviews such as Oyster, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
The Drake
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
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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.
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
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505 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654
From $87 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
Michelin Guide
"The sparkling Palomar brings innovation, style, and panache to the Windy City."
Frommer's
"The Palomar's contemporary-cool look and eclectic decorative details put it firmly in boutique hotel territory, but its indoor pool and attached deck set it apart from the competition."
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Request one of the upgraded corner rooms for maximum light.
Fodor's
"In the middle of one of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods and close to Rush Street nightlife, this trendy hot spot delivers solid rooms and excellent cuisine."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The 261-room Hotel Palomar is one of the best Kimpton hotels in the city, and the only one in River North, near the Magnificent Mile."
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Star Service
"Has evolved into one of the city's favorite hotels for its ability to combine cool coastal style with a Midwesterner's utter lack of pretension."
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