The Drake Hotel
Wedding venue in Chicago, Illinois
About The Drake Hotel
The Drake Hotel is a historic luxury hotel on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile overlooking Lake Michigan. It offers a collection of indoor ballrooms and event rooms for weddings, including the Gold Coast Room, Grand Ballroom, French Room, Camellia Room and Palm Court, all featuring lake‑front or city views. On‑site catering is provided through its renowned restaurants, and tiered wedding packages are available with minimum food‑and‑beverage spend levels. The hotel provides 535 guest rooms and 74 suites for wedding parties, with no Urban Destination Fees, and dedicated event managers assist with planning.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 500 guests
- Price
- From $26,200
- Pricing note
- Wedding packages are tiered by minimum food‑and‑beverage spend: $15,000, $30,000, $45,000, and $60,000, each adding perks such as complimentary tea, parking, and anniversary suite accommodations.
- Setting
- Indoor
- Kind of place
- Hotel · Banquet hall
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach The Drake Hotel
- Website: thedrakehotel.com
- Phone: (312) 787-2200
- Address: 140 East Walton Place
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