In 1924, HRH the Prince of Wales initiated The Drake’s lasting tradition of serving as the Chicago home for the British royal family. Today, the property remains the quintessential and Chicago residence of American Presidents and A-list celebrities. So, whether the plans include a large-scale event with hundreds of guests, intimate nuptials with close friends and family, or something in between, an event at The Drake is destined to endure for all time as an experience to remember.



With The Drake’s unmatched reputation in hosting high-profile guests, President-Elect Obama made the hotel his commanding post for a week in December 2008. He made his daily Cabinet announcements to the local and national media and his weekly Internet address from the Executive Lounge on the 10th floor. The hotel was able to manage his every need from technological availability, security, service and décor.