The Drake Hotel is a hotel in Chicago, Illinois, and a filming location for Risky Business (1983). Built in 1920.
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Risky Business (movie, 1983) — as the hotel featured when Joel and Miles walk outside after making eye contact with Lana
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15601, SRC-15600, SRC-15599 - Built in 1920
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15601, SRC-16771, SRC-17297
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15599 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/r/Risky-Business.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15600 — https://www.itsfilmedthere.com/2010/02/risky-business.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15601 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_Hotel_(Chicago) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16771 — https://www.historichotelsthenandnow.com/drakechicago.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17297 — https://chicagology.com/skyscrapers/skyscrapers122/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
How is The Drake Hotel connected to Risky Business?
The Drake Hotel, in Chicago, Illinois, has a documented connection to Risky Business. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is The Drake Hotel located?
The Drake Hotel is located in Chicago, Illinois.