Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 33 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 43 min drive
Oak Park Station - 4 min walk
Maywood Station - 4 min drive
River Forest Station - 24 min walk
Harlem-Lake Station (Green Line) - 2 min walk
Oak Park Station (Green Line) - 11 min walk
Harlem- Forest Park Station - 18 min walk
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
Carleton of Oak Park puts you within a 15-minute drive of Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. This boutique hotel is also within a short drive of United Center and Art Institute of Chicago. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and restaurant. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Harlem-Lake Station (Green Line) is 2 minutes and Oak Park Station (Green Line) is 11 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
153 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Up to 4 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge)
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Free use of nearby fitness center
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (2497 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1928
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchenette
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8.00 to 15.00 per person
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Policies
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.
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.
Also known as
Carleton Hotel
Carleton Hotel Oak Park
Carleton Oak Park
Oak Park Carleton
Carleton Of Oak Park
The Carleton Of Oak Park Hotel Oak Park
Carleton Oak Park Hotel
Carleton of Oak Park Hotel
Carleton of Oak Park Oak Park
Carleton of Oak Park Hotel Oak Park
Frequently asked questions
Does Carleton of Oak Park offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Carleton of Oak Park does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Carleton of Oak Park?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Carleton of Oak Park?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Carleton of Oak Park?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Carleton of Oak Park?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (15-min drive) and Rivers Casino (18-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Carleton of Oak Park and nearby?
Carleton of Oak Park has 2 bars and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Carleton of Oak Park?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
Does Carleton of Oak Park have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
What's the area around Carleton of Oak Park like?
Carleton of Oak Park is a short 2-minute walk from Harlem-Lake Station (Green Line) and 8 minutes' walk from Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Carleton of Oak Park Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2025
Jacalyn
Jacalyn, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2025
Anthony R.
Anthony R., 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jan 8, 2025
It was cold in Chicago and the furnaces definitely could not keep up with warming the room it was cold the whole time. The sink was at the level of my thigh...it was ridiculously low. The hotel was short-staffed, there was no coffee anywhere in the morning offered... There was hair on the bathroom floor that was not mine.
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Christina
Christina, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
William
William, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2024
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.
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
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.
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 14, 2024
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.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2024
Jorge
Jorge, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
Kiegan
Kiegan, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Dec 4, 2024
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.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
Great stay
The rooms were clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. If we coming back to this area we will definitely stay here again.
Richarda
Richarda, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 23, 2024
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
A classic yet comfortable hotel
We love the Carleton and have stayed here before. The lobby was lovely, decorated with seasonal displays and lights. It was quiet and peaceful. Our room was beautifully clean and very comfortable. The young woman who checked us in and also checked us out was very pleasant, professional, and helpful. We really like being able to leave our car in the Carleton lot, walk a short distance to the train station, and hop a train to explore downtown Chicago. We definitely plan to stay here again!
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
I checked with the hotel the night before arrival and found that for the second time in two months Hotels.Com had cancelled my booking in error. The staff member, Ronnie, rebooked my room and even offered a better rate than I had for the minor inconvenience.
Dwight
Dwight, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
Marie-Elise
Marie-Elise, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 11, 2024
A grand old lady of a hotel
The Carleton is a lovely old place in an excellent location. You are steps from all that downtown Oak Park has to offer as well as the Green Line for trips into Chicago. It's a bit run down and could have been a bit cleaner. I appreciated the larger room with the kitchenette.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 7, 2024
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Nov 3, 2024
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
Highly recommend :)
The stay was amazing, it was very clean and welled organized i’m a satisfied customer, I will book more reservations with you’ll in the future when I want to just get away me and the kiddos also my kids loved it as well :)
Daquanta
Daquanta, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Old school classy
Great room, it was clean, and had plenty of space. The hotel felt classy, but old classy, which is cool. Front desk was friendly. Bar down stairs had a great burger, and beer too.