Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Concordia University Chicago - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Dominican University - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Brookfield Zoo - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
Wrigley Field - 19 min drive - 21.7 km
Getting around
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 26 min drive
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 27 min drive
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- Oak Park - 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 United Center and Millennium Park. 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 Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. 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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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 just a short 2-minute walk from Harlem-Lake Station (Green Line). 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
18 November 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
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10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2024
Marie-Elise
Marie-Elise, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 November 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
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8/10 Very good
7 November 2024
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
3 November 2024
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 November 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
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10/10 Exceptional
31 October 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.
Jose
Jose, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2024
William
William, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
28 October 2024
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 October 2024
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 October 2024
Erin
Erin, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2024
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 October 2024
Loved your cute boutique hotel
Spotlessly clean
Comfy bed
Clean white sheets
Beautiful libby
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2024
Good place to stay in a nice area for a good price
Front desk staff was attentive and friendly. Room was spacious and equipped
Dylan
Dylan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2024
Stacy
Stacy, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 October 2024
Sammy
Sammy, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 October 2024
Edmund
Edmund, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
5 October 2024
Verified traveller
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2024
Faye
Faye, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
2 October 2024
Nice Area hotel needs renovations
The Carlton Hotel needs to be updated. While it was clean, it felt very stuffy in the room.
Most of the staff was very very nice. The area was cute.
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Cleanliness was exceptional. Would have liked an arm chair in the room.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
29 September 2024
We really enjoyed our 3 night stay here. We were there to visit the Frank Loyd Wright and the Ernest Hemingway houses and they are about 15 minutes walk from the Hotel and the light rail into Chicago is just a 5 minute walk away. The only negatives are that there is very little counter space in the bathroom, and the description says each room has a kitchen, but it was really just a small counter space with a coffee machine and microwave and a few coffee cups with no plates, bowls, or flatware.
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2024
skye
skye, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2024
Great area -- walkable to all kinds of shops and restaurants. Hotel was lovely and room was larger than expected. Only complaint would be the really aged sofa in our living area -- no padding and when you sat on it, you sank in, since the springs were "done".