Carleton of Oak Park

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

Less than a 5-minute walk from CTA Green Line trains and the Oak Park Metra station, this historic hotel features guest rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The hotel features 2 restaurants on site. A microwave and a refrigerator are included in all rooms at Carleton of Oak Park. A work desk and a hairdryer are also provided in each guest room. Complimentary access to an off-site fitness center, less than a 5-minute walk from the property, is available to all guests. A laundromat and dry cleaning service are available on site at Oak Park Carleton. Free parking is available to all guests. Barclay´s American Grille, just off the main lobby, features classic American cuisine in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Poor Phil´s Restaurant, on the first floor of the Carleton, is serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Downtown Chicago is 10 miles from this hotel. The birthplace of Ernest Hemingway is less than a 5-minute drive from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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Gail
United States United States
“After a number of days on the road often staying in nondescript rooms in motels and hotels, it was a pleasure to be in a room that had character and charm. It was comfortable and had a touch of elegance.”
Brian
United States United States
“Fantastic location, superb and friendly staff. La Notte restaurant superior.”
Richard
United States United States
“Location to Oak Park and nearby restaurants and transportation etc”
Adam
United States United States
“Great staff and the hotel was easy to find, get checked in and parked. Limited free parking, but it was not an issue for my stay. It was very quiet and the rooms are nice.”
Vokoun
United States United States
“I liked the nostalgic feel of the hotel. It was beautiful.”
Jill
United States United States
“Beautiful property, friendly and helpful staff. squeaky clean, fantastic location in the heart of Oak Park.”
Sharnell
United States United States
“I was so happy with my room, I extended my stay to two extra nights. The bathroom and kitchen areas were so beautiful. I place the do not disturb sign on my door, I appreciated that my privacy was honored. The bed was so comfortable. The hotel is...”
Burchfield
United States United States
“Very elegant, great location, helpful staff, spacious rooms.”
Mary
Canada Canada
“We loved the charm of this well-kept older building. We enjoyed the large bathroom that had 2 sinks. The room was quite large overall and the hotel was extremely convenient to the rail line and several restaurants and coffee houses. We enjoyed our...”
Brinkman
United States United States
“Great location, walking distance to downtown oak park shops and restaurants. Hotel is clean and well kept. Beds are super comfy!”

Hotel area info

Amenities of Carleton of Oak Park

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per person, per night

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please note that the "Economy Room" is in a building separate from the hotel. This building has guest rooms with exterior entrances.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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