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The DrakevsThe Godfrey Hotel Chicago
The Drake, A Hilton Hotel and The Godfrey Hotel Chicago are both recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Drake, A Hilton Hotel ranks significantly better than The Godfrey Hotel Chicago. The Drake, A Hilton Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 90 with positive reviews from 16 reviews including DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Insight Guides.
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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." 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."
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago Star Service Gayot
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127 West Huron at LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service "All units are stocked with minibars, safes, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, 46-inch flat-screen TVs with movies, thermostats and blackout drapes." Full review
Gayot "Celebrated for its unique architecture, it's best described as "distinctive," both inside and out."
Condé Nast Traveler "Within The Godfrey Hotel Chicago’s 16-story cubist framework are 194 guestrooms and 27 one-bedroom suites." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Inspired by Cubism, Chicago’s newest boutique hotel is sleek and chic with spacious rooms." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The flagship for the Godfrey brand, the upscale Godfrey Hotel Chicago is located in the River North neighborhood, an eight-minute walk from the Magnificent Mile." Full review
Time Out "From its striking cubist facade down to the stylish and modern interiors, the Godfrey Hotel Chicago lives up to its four star status from the get-go." Full review
Jetsetter "River North’s techy new boutique gem with the city’s largest roofscape and a bold futuristic exterior." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Godfrey pops eyeballs with its super-cool, Cubist-inspired architecture." Full review
Fodor's "While the neighborhood is a hotspot for bars and parties, the vibe here is decidedly chill thanks to low-key lounge music and super quiet accommodations. " Full review
Frommer's "With an on-site spa, a good fitness room, a hopping night scene and an excellent restaurant, the Godfry packs in the kind of amenities one usually expects at a Ritz Carlton-priced hotel." Full review
