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The Drake Chicago Reviews
Chicago Excellence!
This is the ultimate Chicago experience and place to stay. I am here for the first time and the staff and service and accommodations are above and beyond excellence! Highly recommend this hotel!!!
Go-To Spot For My Family
My family and I had a great stay. From the minute we showed up, we were waited on hand and foot by the bell captain, the front desk graciously greeted us, the maid service was thorough and the employees were kind, and everyone on the food and beverag
Amazing Historic, iconic hotel experience
Amazing experience at this historic, iconic hotel!! Had high tea at the Palm Court, dinner and drinks at Coq D’Or, eggs Benedict at Cafe on Oak, and all were amazing experiences. I would return!!
Wonderful Stay
Wonderful stay. Great room, awesome view of the lake, good food and drink, and excellent staff. Looking forward to our next visit.
The Stuff of Legend
I'd heard about the Drake ever since I was a kid, and I can testify that it's one of the magnificent places I've ever been. I also highly recommend visiting their Palm Court.
One night on the town
We had a lovely night stay at The Drake, as a gift from my mom. The room was lovely and quiet, with a lake view. In the morning we met Joey Laso, who gave us the history of the hotel and surrounding area. We enjoyed breakfast at Espression By Lavazza
Weekend in Chicago
We had a great time at The Drake. The room was very comfortable and had 2 bathrooms. Kind of weird but really convenient not to have to wait for each other. It’s a beautiful hotel with a lot of old fashioned charm and conveniently located at the to
Just made me sad
I went in know this place once had an amazing reputation but time had passed it by. I understand historic and that some things may be built awkwardly because of the age of the building. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. First the posi
Enjoyed every moment!
Wonderful weekend at the Drake! My family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teens) loved our stay. Highlights were the efficient check in, large comfortable room, beautiful old fashioned lobby, and exceptional bell staff greeting us home after our daily adventures.
We came to Chicago on a girls trip and had the best time. It is my first time in Chicago and will visit very soon again
The history and architecture of the hotel is amazing. Joey Laso was so well versed on all the history of the hotel, and truly was a delight with an abundance of information. I will definitely be visiting the Drake again. Joey’s personality shine
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Let's say Peter has a great morning and decides to take his three friends to The Drake Chicago at 6 PM the same day.
He checks the restaurant's website and sees that no reservations are available. He then looks at the The Drake Chicago page on AppointmentTrader, but finds that there are no user postings either.
That's where the community-driven bid process comes in.
Peter can place a bid on AppointmentTrader, which serves as a reward for any community member who chooses to work on securing the reservation. AT then notifies experienced users who may be able to help.
Step-by-Step Process
1.) Setting a Reward (Bid)
* AppointmentTrader uses historical data to recommend a reasonable reward amount for securing a reservation - let's say $100.
* Peter really wants to go, so he increases the bid (or reward) to $200.
* At this stage, the reservation does not exist yet.
2.) A Community User Picks Up the Bid
* PerceptiveWash44, an experienced AT user, has a strong track record of successfully securing reservations and low refund requests, they receive a notification about Peter's $200 bid.
* PerceptiveWash44 picks up the bid, meaning they will now work on securing the reservation.
* Peter can now talk to PerceptiveWash44 for any questions Peter may have as PerceptiveWash44 user fills the bid.
3.) Finding the Reservation
* PerceptiveWash44 now uses their connections at The Drake Chicago to secure the table.
* If they successfully get the 6 PM table for four, Peter receives a confirmation that the reservation has been secured.
* If PerceptiveWash44 fails to secure the reservation, the bid is returned to the pool so another user can try.
4.) Payment & Protection
* Once the reservation is secured, PerceptiveWash44 receives the $200 reward which is credited to PerceptiveWash44's AT balance, where users manage their own funds and can withdraw via available payout options such as bank transfer, PayPal, or Zelle.
* Peter can now enjoy the dinner with his friends at The Drake Chicago!
* As with all transactions on AT, disputes and no-show fees are handled through the platform's community-driven resolution system. Users with a strong track record are incentivized to fulfill bids successfully, and community members can report issues to maintain trust in the marketplace.
