Meeting Planning

The Premier Chicago Hotel for Meetings, Events, and Galas

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The Drake Hotel, Chicago, is the premier Midwest facility for meetings and events of substance. Recipient of the 2006 Pinnacle Award, and an AAA Four-Diamond property, The Drake has an outstanding reputation. Industry meeting planners selected The Drake Hotel as the mark of excellence, presented by Successful Meetings magazine. In addition, readers of Meeting News magazine recently voted The Drake to receive the honor of Excellence in Meeting and Service Facilities. These accolades speak for themselves.

By any standard: beauty, functionality, technology, The Drake's event facilities are first-class. The Drake's nineteen meeting rooms can accommodate from under 10 up to 600 guests. While meetings and celebrations at The Drake often conjure images of the hotel's majestic 19th-century Georgian and Italian ballrooms, The Drake's more intimate function rooms afford grace and elegance on a smaller scale, perfect for more intimate receptions, executive board meetings, and corporate retreats.

At The Drake Hotel, your event is our pleasure. Our energetic and expert event managers are organized, proactive, and completely attentive to client needs. The result? You can oversee your event efficiently and stress-free, without losing sight of the bigger picture. Communication is the key to success, and that is what we are experts in. When you host a meeting or event at The Drake, you'll have the confidence of being supported by a professional staff dedicated to satisfying your highest expectations.

For a Real Chicago™ experience, enjoy your next meeting at the newly renovated Drake. Enjoy exclusive discounts and incentives when you take advantage of the Keep America Meeting package. Click here for more information.

 

The 2009 BizBash Chicago Event Style Award Winners

The Drake friend and colleague, Frank Andanoplas, wins for his

Association of Bridal Consultants’ “Frank’s Favorite Things” Meeting

 The Drake Hotel Gold Coast Ballroom

 Photos c/o Frank Andanoplas

"When Frank Andanoplas hosted this industry gathering, he selected as his venue the Drake, one of his favorite Chicago hotels. From there, he planned an evening that showcased several of his favorite event ideas, including miniature Grecian lamb chops for appetizers, seating assignments on custom scrolls, and different linens and centerpieces on each dinner table. The event culminated with a dessert reception where stations offered nostalgic treats such as cake and cookies. Frank was awarded to honor of Best Corporate or Association Event Concept (Budget under $50,000) at this years BizBash Chicago Even Style Awards."

(http://www.bizbash.com/chicago/content/editorial/16394_the_2009_bizbash_chicago_event_style_award_winners.php)

Please also see The Drake's Resource and Event Guide for additional information.

 
   
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