The Drake is the ultimate Chicago classic; a cityscape landmark that has been a symbol of white glove elegance for eighty years. Opened in 1920, it has been the first choice of celebrities and heads of state, film directors (for accommodations and movie sets) and the elite. Perfectly located in the heart of the Gold Coast, overlooking Lake Michigan, across from Oak Street Beach, and right on the Magnificent Mile; the Drake puts its guests in the center of the city's exciting shopping, nightlife, culture and dining.