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NextGenJazz Series to Showcase the Marquis Hill Trio in May
Off to a great start with The Makaya McCarven Trio, the Jazz Institute of Chicago and The Drake Hotel continue the NextGenJazz concert series at The Drake Hotel with the Marquis Hill Trio on May 2, 9 and 16. Join the Thursday … Continue reading
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A Gold Coast Easter Brunch
Easter egg hunts, floral dresses, and smiling faces were all present at The Drake Hotel’s annual Gold Coast brunch. The affair provided friends and family an opportunity to enjoy each other without the worry of cooking and cleaning up. The … Continue reading
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Play and Stay when you Explore with our New Legos Package
Create family fun at The Drake while exploring the Magnificent Mile Lego store. Imagine the endless possibilities with our Lego family fun package which features our deluxe accommodations, a personalized welcome letter, fresh baked cookies and milk at turn down … Continue reading
And the Oscar Goes To…
It’s almost that time when hundreds of millions of movie lovers tune in to watch the glamorous Oscars ceremony and learn who will receive the highest honors in filmmaking. The Oscars reward the previous year’s greatest cinema achievements as determined … Continue reading
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The Drake Hotel Begins Taking Reservations for Easter Brunch
The Drake Hotel is now accepting reservations for its annual Easter Brunch, held in the Gold Coast Ballroom. The traditional brunch, presented in the “grand hotel” style of decades past, will be offered from 9:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on … Continue reading
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Expert Corner: Wedding Tips
Senior Catering Manager, Bill McCluskey, was recently featured on the Wedding 101 Blog Radio Show. This show is a helpful resource for both brides and grooms as well as wedding professionals. Bill enlightens listeners with tips and ideas such as … Continue reading
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Real Romance at The Drake this Valentine’s Day
The Drake Hotel has an option for all types of romancing this Valentine’s Day. The historic, cozy Cape Cod offers an intimate dining experience on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, Feb. 14, through Feb. 16, 2013. A $60 per person tasting menu will … Continue reading
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Two New Afternoon Tea Offerings in the Palm Court
A Historic Afternoon Tea The Drake Hotel introduces its very own “History Tea” in the famous Palm Court where guests will not only enjoy an assortment of tea sandwiches, pastries and scones with traditional accompaniments, but also a tour through … Continue reading
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Welcome Waldorf Astoria
The Drake Welcomes the Waldorf Astoria to Chicago While many people associate the name “Waldorf Astoria” with the famed hotel in New York City, there are actually many more of these legendary hotels than people realize. Conceptualized as one of … Continue reading
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Drake Hotel Lobby Gets Frosted
For us, going to the Drake in Chicago was coming home for the holidays… With the the kitchen as their workshop, spatulas and mixers their tools, Drake Hotel chefs and students from the French Pastry Sch0ol worked tirelessly this season to create a … Continue reading
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