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The Drake vs Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Both The Drake, A Hilton Hotel and Palmer House A Hilton Hotel are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, The Drake, A Hilton Hotel ranks marginally better than Palmer House A Hilton Hotel. The Drake, A Hilton Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 90 with accolades from 16 sources like Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Oyster.
The Drake
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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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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.
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
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17 East Monroe Street, Box 75845, Chicago, IL 60603
From $109 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"From spacious, attractive, and updated accommodations to fine dining at the lovely Lockwood restaurant, the Palmer House lives as comfortably within the 21st century as it did in the 19th."
Frommer's
"The Palmer House caters overwhelmingly to business travelers, but because it's so big, you can snag good deals here when there are no conventions in town."
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Fodor's
"The epitome of a grande dame, this bustling and massive property in the center of the Loop has a lobby ceiling mural that wows and lots of gold, marble, and tapestry."
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Lonely Planet
"Today the Palmer House lobby still has an ‘Oh my God’ opulence – Tiffany chandeliers, ceiling frescos – that makes a look-see imperative."
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Oyster
Upscale
"This 1,639-room historic hotel in the Loop has a storied past, and a breathtaking lobby with a painted ceiling and glittering chandeliers."
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