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The Drake

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants, near Michigan Avenue

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On Michigan Avenue, The Drake offers a stylish retreat with an art gallery and two restaurants on site. Savor your stay with in-room WiFi, a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and enjoy the nearby Navy Pier. Helpful staff have left guests feeling delighted.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Internet access
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 22 meeting rooms
  • Limo/town car service

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $151
$177 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20

Why we love this property

Culinary indulgence
Culinary explorers will find 2 restaurants, a cafe, and a bar at this hotel. The full breakfast starts mornings on a delicious note.
Cozy sleep experience
Luxurious guestrooms feature hypo-allergenic bedding, premium sheets, and plush pillowtop mattresses. Wrap up in soft bathrobes after a restful night.

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Deluxe, Mobility & Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View (Michigan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lake View (Dual European)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Gold Coast)

  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Drake)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Dual European)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View (Mobility & Hearing)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (High Floor)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, Multiple Beds (The Drake Residence)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 5 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds (Deluxe)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Water Tower Place - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oak Street Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 35 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 47 min drive
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago 18th Street Station - 4 min drive
  • Millennium Station - 23 min walk
  • Chicago Station (Red Line) - 10 min walk
  • Clark-Division Station - 11 min walk
  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Millennium Knickerbocker Lobby Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cloudbar • 360 Chi•Ca•Go - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aster Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doc B's Fresh Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Drake

You'll be in a fantastic location at The Drake, just a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and 875 North Michigan Avenue. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Navy Pier and Art Institute of Chicago are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Chicago Station (Red Line) is 10 minutes and Clark-Division Station is 11 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 535 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests are required to download the property's Hilton Honors mobile app before check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) and wired internet access in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 82 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Offsite parking within 299 ft (USD 56 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–noon
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 22 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (40000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1920
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Art gallery on site
  • Designer stores on site
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 25
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 46
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 25+ Mbps) and wired internet (surcharge)
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

LaVazza - Onsite café.
Coq d'Or Restaurant & Bar - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Palm Court Afternoon Tea - Onsite restaurant. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Cafe on Oak - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 12.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for USD 12.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for USD 12.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 35.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 82 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 56 per day (299 ft away)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License

Also known as

Drake Chicago
Drake Hotel
Drake Hotel Chicago
Hotel Drake
Chicago Drake Hotel
The Drake Hotel Chicago
Drake Hilton Hotel
Drake Hilton Chicago
The Drake Hotel
The Drake Chicago
The Drake Hotel Chicago
The Drake a Hilton Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does The Drake offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Drake does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Drake?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Drake?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 82 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Drake?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Drake?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (14-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Drake and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. The Drake also has a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near The Drake?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around The Drake like?

The Drake is located near Oak Street Beach in Downtown Chicago, a short 1-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and 4 minutes' walk from Lake Michigan. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

The Drake Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property is located near the beach with many guests enjoying the nearby lakefront and beach views. (19 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurants offered excellent food and drinks with great service. (13 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the property was consistently praised for its delicious food and excellent service. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Upon arrival we were offered to upgrade to a Lakeview room which was beautiful! Everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful.
Janise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a great stay!
Tracey, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Perfect lacation
Tracey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay!
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful building
Justin, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff was great. The main areas were gorgeous. The rooms were run down (wall paper peeling, creaky bed, old smell).
amber, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent staff and very nice stay.
Dwight E., 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the bar, especially the bartender Jimmy. Very friendly, good pours, welcoming. Excellent entertainment Friday & Saturday night.
Jane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Jason, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago. We ate breakfast here as well and the food was really good too. Would definitely stay again.
Ashley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved the charm of the Drake and all the employees were so welcoming!
Susan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and wonderful room.
Deborah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was great and the location was exactly what I wanted.
Ruth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel!
Marcia, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and staff is very friendly and helpful. Gorgeous views of the lake and largest room I’ve stayed in for awhile.
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful service at this historic hotel in the heart of Chicago.
Susan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a beautiful stay at the Drake… They’re more than accommodated us!
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A room with a view of the lake. Hotel had some restaurants and there were some more nearby
Wesley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic property and great staff. We keep coming back!
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

clean rooms great staff hotel beautiful holiday decorations
robert, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The only place we stay when visiting Chicago
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and staff. Loved our stay!
Patty, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great!
Marcus, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay. Everyone was terrific, especially the doorman.
Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great!
akylbek, 1-night trip