Carleton of Oak Park

3.0 star property

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Exterior detail
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
1110 Pleasant St, Oak Park, IL, 60302
  • Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Concordia University Chicago
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Brookfield Zoo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Oak Park

Located in Oak Park, Carleton of Oak Park is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Concordia University Chicago and Dominican University. .This boutique hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Art Institute of Chicago and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Millennium Park.

What's nearby

  • Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Concordia University Chicago - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Dominican University - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Brookfield Zoo - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Wrigley Field - 19 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Harlem-Lake Station (Green Line) - 2 min walk
  • Oak Park Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sweetgreen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dollop Coffee Co. - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Carleton of Oak Park

Suburban hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
Carleton of Oak Park offers 153 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 153 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary weekday newspapers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Oak Park? This hotel has 2497 square feet (232 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Carleton of Oak Park has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,497 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Carleton Hotel Oak Park
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Oak Park Carleton
Carleton Of Oak Park
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Carleton of Oak Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 709 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1151 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and comfortable
We took an unexpected trip. The accommodations were excellent, the lobby was decked for Christmas, and Poor Phil's restaurant was really good. The bed was comfortable with the perfect temperature blanket. We slept well under trying times.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Oak Park when seeing family. Stairs are a bit hard to navigate with luggage, but we managed. Room is quaint, and beds small, but we managed, and great coffee/lunch spots are walk-able nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sheldon, Mesa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A classic hotel in need of upgrades. In lieu of modern amenities, cleanliness is paramount. The bathroom was far from 3 star specifications, certainly not a 5 star experience worthy of the history and regency that this hotel embodies. Though disappointing, I will book again in the near future to see if the experience is normal or an exceptional anomaly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher John, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They took great care of me and I have no complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Easy to park and close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ, Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time I stayed here, and I made reservations in May. It has everything. Some may balk at the 30 min CTA train ride into Downtown, but it is not a consideration to me. Besides, Oak Park is a charming, beautiful village. I can't imagine staying anywhere else in Cgicago.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice
Lovely property in heart of beautiful Oak Park. Clean quiet and comfy. Two restaurants in the building and a wonderful wine store across the street. Easy free parking. Great facility.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Terry

Travelled with family
It’s an old property that needs updates to heating and air conditioning systems. The heat in our room was not adequate for the 25 degree temps.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shivendra, Fremont

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, walkable area.
We have stayed here multiple times. A beautiful, older hotel. The area is very walkable and safe. We love staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Christmas decorations are excellent, and the whole first floor is very welcoming. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small
I didn't have much of an issue with the property but I will say it is extremely small, not even boutique small. You literally have to stand behind the bathroom door to close it. The sink is outside in the room which doesn't leave a lot of privacy. Limited staff so housekeeping is a change of towels thats it. Water machine broken on floor. I would only do a night stay, that's it. It did have a small fridge and microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy, Nevada

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid
We reserved 4 rooms for ourself and family due to the location. It was convenient to our sons wedding venue. We received late check-in upon arrival because they were short staffed and our room was not ready. The night before the wedding, our room key did not work. The front desk said they couldn’t get us into our room until the morning due to a battery issue with the key box. They have us another room for the night however, we had nothing but the cloths on our backs. We slept in contacts, no toiletries, no cloths for the wedding, no medication for the night due to everything being in our locked room. We were able to get into our room the next morning and hurried to get ready. We requested a one night refund for our room and inconvenience. We were told it would be handled since we spent over $1400 in rooms. You can imagine our surprise when a check for $50 arrived in the mail as compensation. I was not surprised that the manager never returned my two phone calls to discuss. I recommend everyone avoid this dump. The staff was rude and unhelpful. If I could give zero stars I would.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff person we saw the most was Charlotte (at the desk). She does a fine job being friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming old hotel that has been very well updated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and the food and drink options are great, service has been very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, clean, friendly staff, conveniently located in Oak Park.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024