CONTENTS EXPLORE CONVENTION EVENT VENUES FACILITIES FEATURED PARTNERS RESOURCES PLANNING THE DRAKE HOTEL NEIGHBORHOOD The Magnificent Mile/Gold Coast SLEEPING ROOMS: 535 SUITES: 49 DISTANCES Midway: 13 miles O’Hare: 18 miles McCormick Place: 3 miles 140 E. Walton Pl. Chicago, IL 60611 312-621-7325 800-HILTONS 312-787-2200 chidh-salesadm@hilton.com thedrakehotel.com NEARBY ATTRACTIONS • Along The Magnificent Mile and steps to Oak Street shopping district • Direct access to Oak Street Beach • Chicago Riverwalk • Museum of Contemporary Art • The Lookingglass Theatre Company • Chicago Architecture Boat Tours • 360 CHICAGO/TILT • Water Tower Place • Navy Pier • 900 North Michigan Shops GREEN INITIATIVES • Marquee was outfitted with energy-efficient bulbs, dramatically reducing energy usage • Linen program saves more than 250,000 gallons of water annually • Donation program of surplus apothecary amenities • Partnerships with local farms for fresh, organic produce to reduce the overall carbon footprint of the hotel AWARDS & ACCOLADES • World’s 10 Best Hotels in Chicago, as awarded by Travel + Leisure magazine • AAA Best of Housekeeping 2021 ABOUT OUR FACILITIES The Drake Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America, recognized for preserving its historic integrity, architecture, and ambiance while providing planners and attendees with event experiences that include the elevated sanitation standard of Hilton EventReady with CleanStay . Your Real Chicago experience awaits with all the right space to suit your event objectives appropriately, setting a precedent for productive meetings complemented by an illustrious 100+ year service culture. Recognized for its down-to-earth demeanor and meticulous expertise, planners return for authentic experiences, award-winning service, flexible pricing, and contract terms from this centurion celebrated hotel. Iconic spaces are accented with premier technological conveniences, branding opportunities, culinary acclaim, and curated resources including the EventReady Playbook and Local Guide at one of the first Hilton Hotels to launch EventReady globally. Marked by captivating Lake Michigan views and bustling metropolitan backdrops, each of our 20+ meeting rooms, including two storied ballrooms, will set the stage to tell your story. Retreat after exploring the Mag Mile to a Gold Coast neighborhood favorite, Coq d’Or, for an Executive Pour Martini—or as we like to say, a martini, with a side of martini—and enjoy live music entertainment on weekends. Sip quintessential afternoon tea in Palm Court and enjoy libations in the evening with shared plates. Lavazza Coffee & Delicatessen offers traditional specialty coffee pours and hearty breakfast and lunch artisan selections. A turn of the revolving door will put guests along Oak Street, the city’s destination for the world’s most sought-after brand names and designers, and into the shopping epicenter of The Magnificent Mile, featuring more than 450 retailers, boutiques, and Michelin-rated dining destinations. The Drake Hotel is Chicago’s only beachfront hotel and is minutes to the Loop, Chicago’s business and financial district. ROOM Gold Coast Room French Room Club International Camellia Drake Room Grand Ballroom Marquette Walton (existing stage) Parkside Superior Michigan Huron Venetian Georgian Astor Ontario/Erie/Florentine/Tudor Ben Marshall Boardroom -1st Floor Palm Court Reception 1,000 400 250 400 200 500 30 150 80 40 40 40 80 80 40 20-40 — 400 Banquet 600 270 140 240 170 350 30 210 90 50 50 50 90 90 50 30-50 — 280 Theatre 500 200 150 150 150 500 40 275 106 60 68 68 100 100 50 33-45 — — Classroom U-Shape 324 102 110 130 72 288 24 150 66 39 36 39 60 60 36 18-30 — — 113 51 30 45 27 81 15 81 45 39 33 33 45 45 33 15-27 — — Sq Feet 6,838 3,993 2,850 3,959 1,890 5,214 530 3,024 1,378 722 645 740 954 995 629 369-560 504 — Ceiling 19’ 6” 10’ 5” 10’ 6” 10’ 12’ 10” 19’ 6” 8’ 9” 11” 10’ 8’ 10” 8’ 10” 8’ 10” 8’ 10” 8’ 10” 8’ 10” 8’ 10” 8’ 10” 8’ 10” —
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