Celebrate the Holidays in Grand Tradition with The Drake Hotel
CHICAGO – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Drake Hotel has been celebrating the holidays in grand tradition since 1920, complete with festive décor, special events and featured holiday menus.
“The Drake Hotel continues to be an important part of Chicago, woven deep into many lives through the celebration of rites of passage and the revelry of holiday traditions,” states General Manager Russell Menkes. “With the magic of the holiday season, it is especially fitting to be creating memories in our magical hotel.”
The Drake Hotel is also known for its festive traditions and staying the night in this historic hotel is just the beginning. Throughout the 2012 holiday season, The Drake Hotel is offering something for everyone – from intimate dinners and laughs at Coq d’Or to New Years celebrations in the ballrooms to enjoying the festive holiday décor and gingerbread village – there is no shortage of holiday merriment.
Live Entertainment and Dancing in Palm Court
Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Live Local Entertainment in Coq d’Or
Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
The Drake Hotel’s Annual Gingerbread Village
Nov. 17, – Jan, Daily
A winter gingerbread village scene
Michigan Avenue Festival of Lights Dinner at Drake Bros’
Nov. 17, 4 – 7 p.m.
Special buffet
Adults $68 Children $30
Michigan Avenue Festival of Lights Dinner in Club International
Nov. 17, 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. seatings
Specialty four-course dinner with dessert buffet
Adult $82, Children $40, under 5 complimentary
Thanksgiving Day Dinner in the Gold Coast Ballroom
Nov. 22, 11:45 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4:15 p.m. seatings
Lavish buffet and live jazz trio, complimentary family photograph, face painting, balloons, movies and crafts
Adults $110, Children $40
Thanksgiving Dinner at Drake Bros’
Nov. 22, noon – 7 p.m. with seatings every half hour
Four-course dinner with dessert buffet and live entertainment
Adults $92, Children $46
Thanksgiving Dinner in Coq d’Or
Nov. 22, 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Three-course menu
Thanksgiving Dinner in the Cape Cod Restaurant
Nov. 22, 5:30 – 10 p.m.
Three-course menu
Thanksgiving Dinner in Club International
Nov. 22, noon, 2:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. seatings
Specialty four-course dinner with dessert buffet
Adults $86, Children $40, under 5 complimentary
Holiday Afternoon Tea in Palm Court
Nov. 23 – Jan. 6, 1 – 5 p.m.
All tea is served while enjoying the sounds of a live harpist
Adults $38, Children $20
Pastry Chicago’s Annual Gingerbread House Competition
Dec. 2, 2 – 4 p.m.
Contestants are tasked to replicate their favorite Chicago business with gingerbread in a winter scene. The top three winners will be incorporated into the annual gingerbread village at The Drake.
Holiday Carolers in Palm Court
Dec. 13 – Dec. 24, 1 – 5 p.m.
Charles Dickens Buffet at Drake Bros’
Dec. 15, 16, and 22, noon – 2 p.m.
Adults $64, Children $30, under 5 complimentary
Christmas Eve Dinner in Club International
Dec. 24, 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. seatings
Specialty four-course dinner with dessert buffet
Adults $92, Children $40, under 5 complimentary
Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner at Drake Bros’
Dec. 24, noon – 7 p.m.
Carolers and a visit from Santa
Adults $92, Children $46, under 5 complimentary
Christmas Day Dinner at Drake Bros’
Dec. 25, noon – 7 p.m.
Plated dinner, carolers and a visit from Santa
Adults $92, Children $46, under 5 complimentary
Palm Court New Year’s Eve Celebration
Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m.
Black tie three-course meal to include a complimentary bottle of champagne for each couple
$165 per person, must be 21 or older
New Years Eve Celebration in Club International
Dec. 31
Specialty five-course dinner and entertainment
$120 per person for the 5:30 p.m. seating
$150 per person for the 9:30 p.m. seating
New Years Day Brunch at Drake Bros’
Jan. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Live jazz entertainment
Adult $79, Children $39, under 5 complimentary
Media can access additional information about The Drake Hotel at news.hilton.com/drake.
About The Drake Hotel
Since 1920, The Drake has remained committed to its distinguished service and historic traditions. Located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, The Drake Hotel offers 535 guest rooms and five on-site dining facilities. For more information about The Drake and its history, visit www.thedrakehotel.com.
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Contact
Alicia Schindle
The Drake Hotel
+1 312 932 4327
alicia.schindle@hilton.com
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The Drake Hotel has been celebrating the holidays in grand tradition since 1920, complete with festive décor, special events and featured holiday menus. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.