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
Ernest Hemingway Museum and House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Concordia University Chicago - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Brookfield Zoo - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
Wrigley Field - 21 min drive - 17.5 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. Event facilities at this hotel consist 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
Business centre
Computer station
Conference space
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)
More
2 buildings
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1928
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
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 of Oak Park Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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I stayed here 1 night in the motel (room 111). It was very reasonably priced, quiet, safe, clean and my husband who is mobility impaired, and uses a cane, had no difficulty walking from the rear parking lot to our nearby room. For dinner we walked to the Italian restaurant (also nearby) located near the hotel lobby and had a delicious meal! This will now be our overnight place for health related appointments (only 25 mins. to UIH) and baseball games. We will definately be back!
The Carlton is an older hotel with nicely appointed rooms. If I had one complaint, it would be that the toilet in our room was very small and low. For older folks like ourselves it's difficult to get up and down off of. Other than that we really enjoyed our stay here and the Italian restaurant which adjoins the hotel is not to be missed!
Douglas
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Tanya
13 Apr 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice, but overpriced
Nice hotel but pricey for a basic room. Nice area. Convenient location for walking the Frank Lloyd Wright district.
Tanya
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lorel
Travelled with partner
12 Apr 2025
Liked: Amenities
Small, quaint hotel in the heart of Oak Park. Well maintained and very clean and neat. The Italian restaurant, La Notte was fantastic, both in food and service. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!
Had a great one night stay! The hotel is older but charming. The room was super clean but a little small. We did eat at one of the two attached restaurants and everything tasted good. Our server was really great. Only small concerns, the closest door stuck shut, the room was too warm, and it took some time to get hot water. The area near there is safe and modern. Would stay again!
Each time we have stayed, when had an issue with our room, they would reply with words “sorry about that”. We pay for comfortable stays, not words of comfort.
Old charming hotel, cute but not worth the price per night, highly over priced, has an old musty smell that they try to mask with incense. The elevator feels like it's going to give out at any minute. The staff was the best part of our stay, they were courteous and friendly.