About this property
Less than 5 minutes’ 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 boasts 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 centre, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the property, is offered to all guests. A launderette and dry cleaning service are available on site at Oak Park Carleton. Free parking is provided to all guests. Barclay´s American Grille, located just off the main lobby, features classic American cuisine in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Poor Phil´s Restaurant, located on the first floor of the Carleton, is serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Chicago city centre is 10 miles from this hotel. The birthplace of Ernest Hemingway is less than 5 minutes’ drive from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dietmar
Switzerland“With the green line easy to go downtown. The hotel had everything we needed. It was a comfortable base.” - Diane
United Kingdom“So convenient for shops and restaurants , staff helpful and bedroom quiet and good size” - Jonathan United Kingdom“Hotel is located in a great location. Quiet neighbourhood near the metro and a Wholefoods. Attached bar was also good with a good menu. Fantastic value for money. Better than saying in the centre. Rooms very big. Well sized car park...”
- Ana
United States“We had a wonderful stay at the Carleton of Oak Park — it truly exceeded our expectations! Honestly, based on the photos, we thought it might feel a bit outdated, but in person it’s a beautifully preserved vintage gem. The building has so much...” - Duncan
Malta“Good place to stay. We chose it specifically to be away from Chicago city center, but it is easily accessible by metro and quite safe even at night. Although we had a car, we did not use it and preferred to travel by metro as it is quite cheap and...” - Niki United States“The bed was comfortable 😌. The soaps and shampoos were high quality. Great staff and great service.”
- Lemonia
Greece“A very impressive hotel in a nice neighborhood, with lots of stores and restaurants within walking distance. Room was functional and comfortable, with charm and flooded with beautiful light in the afternoon. Staff was polite and accommodating....” 
Andrew United Kingdom“Excellent location, very comfortable and quiet. Very convenient for cat trains, shops and restaurants.”- Kelly United States“very nice room and bed. Loved 2 closets and kitchen”
- Schnipke United States“Close to our son’s home. Friendly desk people who had everything ready for us. Parking pass a big plus.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is 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 located in a building separate from the hotel. This building has guest rooms with exterior entrances.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
