The Drake

This hotel is absolutely stunning, the history is fascinating. The food was amazing and the staff are all very friendly from the Doormen to the Front desk, to housekeeping. I love the location and the short walk to the beach as well as all the shops and restaurants. The rooms are cute and comfy. There is so much detail in this hotel there are things to see everywhere you turn. 10/10 will recommend.

Beautiful, classic hotel with amazingly helpful and friendly staff. From the moment, you get out of your taxi, you are greeted by the most friendly and helpful doorman. Entering the lobby which smells like fresh flowers and meeting a warm and helpful front desk staff was a nice welcoming. The rooms were beautiful and well appointed. Absolute classic and we will be back!

This hotel may once have stood for sophistication and luxury but not anymore. Despite its beautiful history, classic architecture, and dreamy tearoom, The Drake lacks all the actual amenities that make one feel comfortable in a hotel room. My room did not have a fridge. When informed, staff were quick to send one up to my room. Except it didn’t work. The furniture is clearly made to house a mini fridge, but there are not enough outlets so you can only power the TV. The non-operational fridge made for a convenient stand for the coffee maker which, again, had no outlet close to its original niche. I’d have had to place it on the floor were it not for the fridge/stand. Still on power outlets. Besides the bed you only have access to one. Or you need to unplug the bedside lamps. Staff were nice and friendly. Alas, as a Hilton honors gold member, I felt absolutely no different than if I had checked in at a La Quinta by the road. Will not be returning.