The Drake Hotel boasts several ballrooms/high capacity meeting rooms comprising almost 21,000 square feet.

 

	Width	Length	Ceiling Height	Square Footage	School-Room	Theater	Conference	Rounds	U-Shape	Hollow Square	Table Top Exhibits	Reception
Gold Coast Room	52'6"	130'	19'6"	6,838	324	500	116	600	113	116	60	900
Grand Ballroom	56'	93'1"	19'6"	5,214	288	500	74	350	84	74	40	500
Walton Room	25'8"	117'2"	11'10"	3,024	150	275	86	210	81	86	20	150
French Room	55'	72'6"	10'4"	3,993	102	200	50	270	51	56	30	400
Drake Room	35'	54'	12'10"	1,890	66	130	30	170	42	30	20	225
*The Walton Room may be separated into half-capacity South and North rooms.

 

The Mezzanine Level of The Drake Hotel hosts 11 full-service meeting rooms.

 

	Width	Length	Ceiling Height	Square Footage	School-Room	Theater	Conference	Rounds	U-Shape	Hollow Square	Table Top Exhibits	Reception
Parkside Room	25'	55'1"	8'10"	1,378	66	106	48	100	45	48	12	80
Superior Room	16'9"	42'7"	8'10"	722	39	60	33	50	33	33	8	40
Ontario Room	15'1"	31'5"	8'10"	476	27	42	24	40	21	24	6	20
Michigan Room	15'	43'	8'10"	645	36	68	33	50	27	33	7	30
Huron Room	17'2"	43'	8'10"	740	39	51	30	50	27	30	8	30
Erie Room	16'7"	33'1"	8'10"	553	36	60	30	50	27	30	7	30
Venetian Room	17'	56'1"	8'10"	954	60	96	50	80	45	50	11	80
Florentine Room	20'5"	18'	8'10"	369	18	33	18	32	15	18	4	20
Georgian Room	17'	58'5"	8'10"	995	60	90	48	90	45	48	10	80
Astor Room	17'	37'	8'10"	629	36	59	30	60	27	30	8	30
Tudor Room	19'3"	29'	8'10"	560	24	45	24	40	21	24	7	30

 

Inspired by the internationally acclaimed Camellia House (circa 1940 to 1977) of The Drake Hotel, this newly re-imagined space takes on the Modern Day Draper design as a nod to the high style of America’s most fabulous decorator, Dorothy Draper the first professional interior decorator in the industry and original designer to conceptualize the interior stylings of this dynamic space.

The Camellia Room incorporates aristocratic flourishes like baroque plasterwork, romantic furnishing to add a touch of whimsy, statement wallpaper with large patterns, dense textured carpeting in neutral tones, chessboard marble tile and ornate window treatments framing the sweeping views of Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago complemented by warm lighting from the crystal adorn chandeliers and wall scones.

Ideal for groups up to 200 guests. The Camellia Room is the perfect setting for corporate or social luncheons, receptions, dinners, holiday parties as well as a unique meeting space for groups.

Camellia Room Highlights

• 3,959 square feet, suitable for 350 guest reception
• Banquet capacity up to 240 guests
• Food station area designed to be interactive
• Floor to ceiling windows with the scene-stealing views of Lake Michigan
• Pillar-free space
• Chiavari seating
• Audio Visual on-site

 Inquire with a sales or catering manager about hosting your next event in The Camellia Room.

                      Phone: +1 312 932 4337                      Email: drakesales@thedrakehotel.com

For a more private affair, contact an Events Manager about a boardroom.

 

	Width	Length	Ceiling Height	Square Footage	Conference
Benjamin Marshall Boardroom*	14'	36'	8'10"	504	18
* Not ADA accessible

 

Unique event spaces provide the perfect backdrop to your event offering ideal space for your meeting, lunch or reception and feature captivating views overlooking the Mag Mile and Lake Michigan. 

 

	Maximum Set with Banquet Tables, furniture removed	Existing Set	Reception	Square Feet
Camellia Room	240	170	350	3,959
Palm Court	280	150	350	3,744
Club International	150	125	350	2,850