The grounds here are beautifully maintained with perfectly cut lawns, plenty of flowers, and…read moreinteresting sculptures throughout. The Portincula chapel is beautiful on the outside, with a colorful stone mosiac and the peabody estate features tutor revival style architecture.

The Mayslake Peabody Estate is a nice area to walk around and learn. My husband and I went when the…read morebuildings were closed but wanted to stretch our legs before going to our next event. This is part of a forest preserve with different walking trails you can take. The buildings are nice and I suggest going when they are open and you can go on a tour.

Pinstripes in Oak Brook is a fantastic spot whether you are stopping in for food or looking for a…read moregreat atmosphere. While I do not personally bowl, I go for the camaraderie and the overall vibe. The establishment is exceptionally clean, well maintained, and very family friendly. The Happy Hour menu is impressive and offers great value. We ordered the Margarita flatbread, wings, and spinach dip, along with a few drinks. Everything was fresh, delicious, and cooked to perfection. What truly set the experience apart was the service. The staff was attentive and accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. Between the superb service, delicious food, and welcoming environment, this location is a winner. I will definitely be returning. (The pics are only the first round of food that was ordered).

I was here this afternoon for an hour of bocce for my birthday. First time back in 7 year, I was…read moresurprised to see that we had neighbors that was eating and back to playing. As they have bocce courts, bowling alley there is right next to the courts thar you can look in to see, and an in house restaurant, where even you play bocce you have wait staff for food or drink orders right off their menu.

My hubby and I really enjoyed our stay here! The location was nice and peaceful after busy days of…read moresightseeing in downtown. Before we arrived I let the concierge know that it was my Hubby's birthday, so once we checked in, they sent up a welcome note and chocolate covered strawberries to our room. It was a great surprise! Our room was really nice, modern, and clean. Smelled like fresh new paint too! We also had breakfast at their on site restaurant, which was delicious as well. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would definitely return!

A nice hotel for the area rooms are clean and comfortable. I didn't like the flat bottom bathroom…read morebasin as anything particulate stays in the sink. I had experienced key issues that seem to an issue within their software programming. Elevator not taking me to my floor or incorrectly just stopping at another floor and all the lights go off have to represent your access card and then hit your floor number a second time. The restaurant on the 10th floor is very accommodating as well.

Our vehicle was struck while parked in the self-parking lot by a Hyatt Lodge housekeeping employee…read more The housekeeping manager advised him to lie in front of us, he denied culpability despite being photographed by other guests who did see him hit our vehicle and Hyatt Lodge refuses to compensate us. Staff was rude throughout the ordeal, and seemed more concerned about not taking responsibility vs the fact that hotel staff damaged paying guests' property and lied to and disrespected us in the process. Guest beware!

I wouldn't recommend unless you're here to use all of their facilities. If you're just looking for…read morea hotel to stay, then just get a regular hotel somewhere else. Checking-in, it's beautiful for sure, great first impression. We got in super late so the worker at the front desk was super nice and said we could just leave our car by the check-in curb because "the parking lot is so far away." I didn't know what that meant at the time. I found out, it's not even reasonable how far it is. It's down a hill, about a 5-7 minute walk! There's no easy way to go from there to your room. Then, the room was nice, good storage space. But, whoever cleaned the room left exactly one wash cloth, two towels, and two hand towels and literally half a roll of toilet paper. Day one was late, we'll make it work. Second day, I tried calling the front desk (there's no housekeeping number) but nobody answered so I left a note for housekeeping where they could see it coming in. We came back to the room, oh, nobody came to clean the room. I called and got someone, requested; three washcloths, toilet paper, floor towel for the shower. She showed up with three washcloths, super angry look. I was like, could we get the toilet paper (we were almost out) and the other towel? She sighed, rolled her eyes and walked off. I was thinking, if they had stocked the room before we got here, or cleaned it when we were here, this wouldn't be an issue at 10p. I stood there, she eventually came back and just held the stuff. It was weird, she didn't hand it to me, I had to take it from her. Everything is so spread out, it's definitely a "resort" feel so that's what I mean if you you're here for a wedding, all in one experience, then I'm sure it's amazing. But, as just as home base for something, this isn't convenient at all. Also, there are toll roads around it and coming from O'Hare, I had GPS set to avoid toll roads and it did but the one way coming here, the free road had construction and forced me onto the toll road, so be careful of that, as I didn't have a transponder and got dinged.

Enjoyed my visit to Drury Lane earlier in the summer for Nunsense! Having lived in the City of…read moreChicago for a long time, I can't believe I had to move to Wisconsin to finally see a show here! The theater is large and gorgeous! The production was great as well as the acting and singing. Lunch or dinner and a show? Drury Lane gotchu. They've got a restaurant on site, as well as a bar, and ample lounge area to enjoy a drink during intermission. There are also plenty of restaurant options within 5 minutes drive, so make a date if it! So glad I'm more aware of this theater powerhouse in the Chicago suburbs.

We had not been here for many years…read more The theatre and lobby are gorgeous, you can come early for dinner or drinks. The seats in the theatre are comfy and the leg room is great! At least on the main floor in the first 20 rows. I don't know about the ones in the back or in the balcony. I believe Thai also still have brunch or dinner packages that include tickets to the theatre. We went to see Father of the Bride, a cute comedy about a daughter's wedding and all the chaos that occurs.

I recently visited here for a wedding and oh my God is this a great venue!…read more It was a little bit chilly during the wedding, so I wish that they had some heat lamps outside while we had a little cocktail hour before the reception started. The workers at the bar were so nice and I would definitely recommend this place for a wedding or a fancy event. The only downside is that it is kinda narrow but they make up for it in lovely decorated spaces. The looks are 10/10.

Lots of parking here. This location offers spacious rooms for hosting events.read more

It was... disappointing and NOTHING like the real Drake…read more Honestly, upon arriving and seeing the place up close, I decided to leave and not stay after all. I can see where they are trying to go, but it's not there. The place is in disrepair if you pay attention at all (cracks, holes, chipped paint), a crappy elevator, there's even random crap thrown in a corner still in view of guest. If you want to be taken seriously, then handle all the stuff no one sees that isn't sexy, rather than just putting lipstick on a pig. There's no consistent theme. It's like 5 different people walked through a 2nd hand store in a rush, with no other options, so each picked what they found in their scavenger hunt and then threw it all together. It's a big space. The staff was great and welcoming. Seriously, they were solid. The place is a 2 star, but staff is worth another star. It just felt like coming to visit my aunt who doesn't get a lot of visitors so she threw everything in a closet knowing guest are coming over. We all have to ignore the smell and everything else. The stuff on the walls makes sense to her as they are her memories, but there's no theme other than her history, so none of it makes sense to anyone else. It's just awkward. The reason this place isn't booming is 100% on the owner. They are trying to look bougie, while ignoring real issues, and clearly in way over their head attempting to do way too much with too little. They need to take a loan or get an investor and make this place amazing. It could be, but it's not. Then again, not sure if the place they dream of could survive in that area as the prices would need to double and the area may not be willing to pay. Potential investors may have said the same. I see the vision, but also see the reality, which just frustrated me as there was conflict around every corner. Also, the bar closes early at like 8 or 9pm. Additionally the upgraded rooms with "garden view" are anything but. The actual room is good. The detached building however looks like it was a nursing home that's never been changed or upgraded; at least on the outside and entrance. When you walk in the front door of said nursing home, it SMELLS like a nursing home. It was strong and not in a good way. When you are in your room and look outside at the "garden view", it's a crappy 1/2 wall that appears to have been designed and built as a favor by a drunk uncle who was in a rush. It's very small and insignificant. It's an eye sore, but the "garden" is actually just the back yard looking directly into a crappy middle class neighborhood of back yards. All in all, my "get away" upgraded experience felt more like a motel 6 with a $1,000,000 dream on a $500 budget.

We stayed two nights at The Drake Oak Brook on a trip in for a concert at Allstate Arena, and by…read morethe end of it, we were already talking about when we'd come back. This is a hotel where the staff is genuinely the star. The valet, a seasoned guy with a classic Chicago accent, was warm, quick with recommendations, and set the tone the second we pulled up. The front desk matched him. For a four-diamond property at around $200 a night, it punches well above the price. The property itself earns its reputation. The landscaping is beautifully kept, with a gazebo and plenty of outdoor seating that works for a quiet morning coffee or an evening drink. Inside, the lobby has what look like Chihuly-style glass sculptures and a mid-century-Chicago kind of grandeur -- you can tell this place has hosted a lot of weddings and receptions, and it would be great for them. Our room was impressive. No real view, but the finishes were strong, the shower was good, and, a minor miracle, the TV actually worked and streamed without a fight. The in-room drink cart was generously stocked with pre-made cocktails and select wines, a nice touch you don't see often. The bar downstairs was a highlight: the "skeleton key" in the room unlocks a free off-menu drink, which is exactly the kind of small-theater move that makes a hotel feel like it has a personality. Our Platinum Marriott status got us a room upgrade and complimentary breakfast, and they were generous with points on top of that. The breakfast was nice -- though I'll be honest, I wouldn't have paid $24 for the quality of their continental spread without the comp. Parking was easy, valet is free, and the gym has Peloton bikes (we didn't use them, but good to know). 3.7 stars overall. The honest gripes: doors on the east building are thin. We could hear hallway conversations clearly, and at times other rooms, not a dealbreaker this time as people were quiet at a reasonable time, but surprising for a property at this level. The exterior lighting has also not been maintained, bulbs are out around the building, and only the "th" in the classic mid-century "The Drake" sign was lit up, which is a shame because that sign is a whole vibe when it's fully on. Also, fair warning: a traveling baseball team had effectively colonized the bar during our stay, with a swarm of tired kids and tireder parents. Not the hotel's fault, but worth knowing if you're coming for a quiet getaway during kids baseball season. What would push it to four stars: better sound insulation on the east-side rooms and a maintenance pass on the exterior lighting. Both are fixable, and the rest of the experience is already there. We'll likely be back.

We could not be happier with our choice of Loft on Lake for our wedding/reception venue. The space…read moreis both beautiful (especially the skylight!) and accessible, the location is convenient, and Jill was incredibly helpful and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend using Jill's day-of coordination services if you have an event at Loft on Lake because she made the experience extremely smooth and had worked with several of the vendors before.

Dear Jill, Thank you…read moreso much for allowing Kita to host her Big Five oh!! At Loft on Lake! Your customer service was absolutely unmatched--you were incredibly accommodating and thoughtful every step of the way. The venue was stunning, and we truly appreciated your helpfulness and suggestions throughout the planning process. You made both Kita and me feel so welcome. We especially loved the open-concept space, which gave us the freedom to transform it and get creative in ways that made the celebration truly special. Words can't fully express our gratitude! It was a 10 out of 10 experience, and we will absolutely recommend Loft on Lake to others and continue to spread the word. With love and appreciation, Que & Kita

I do enjoy Puttshack. I've been a few times in the past couple of years for golfing, visiting the…read morebar, eating the food. I would say the ambiance, and the food/food service is all very quality and on point. I would say my biggest issue is the technological aspect of the golfing. When you start your mini golf journey, you approach a giant iPad screen, where the computer connects you and your golf ball. On this particular visit, it took rebooting the computer three times, and two employees to configure the golf ball. I thought this was the biggest hiccup, but throughout the 9 courses, multiple people in my party and even in parties in front of us were having issues with their golf ball. We had to keep getting an employee to get a brand new ball, or to even reset the current golf round. I think the technology aspect of this place is cool, but desperately needs upgrading.

I have been wanting to go mini golfing. So I stumbled upon Puttshack. Such a beautiful and clean…read morelocation. The staff is extremely friendly and polite. We went for the $25 unlimited mini golf on Sunday. The course was fun and interactive. Its 9 holes I think you can get through it quickly. Very family friendly I highly recommend. They have multiple large bars and a kitchen with bar food. We had the wings garlic parm and buffalo very delicious and crispy. We had the bbq chicken nachos they came in a huge bucket they were just okay. I think they needed more cheese the bbq sauce was very strong. I had a expresso martini it was not all that great whatever cold brew they use is not the best. I also had a pomegranate cosmo which was delicious. Overall I definitely recommend and will be back again before end of summer.