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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Oak Park
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See what guests loved the most:

  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice classic hotel, excellent staff, good location!
  • Jay
    United States of America United States of America
    Older hotel but Clean comfortable n great location….
  • Roloff
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice location. Enjoyed our window view on the top floor overlooking the street corner/sign.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Carleton of Oak Park
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Spa
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Carleton of Oak Park takes special requests – add in the next step!

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

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Carleton of Oak Park accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about Carleton of Oak Park

  • Carleton of Oak Park offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Live music/Performance
    • Happy hour

  • The prices at Carleton of Oak Park may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Carleton of Oak Park include:

    • Quad
    • Double
    • Single

  • Carleton of Oak Park is 1 miles from the center of Oak Park. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Carleton of Oak Park is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, Carleton of Oak Park is popular with guests booking family stays.