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 independent sources · SRC-15601, SRC-15600, SRC-15599 - Built in 1920
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · 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
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed .
Frequently asked questions
Where was Risky Business filmed?
The Drake Hotel, in Chicago, Illinois, is a real-world filming location used for Risky Business.
Where is The Drake Hotel located?
The Drake Hotel is located in Chicago, Illinois.