Carleton of Oak Park

3.0 star property
3-star boutique hotel near Concordia University Chicago

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Exterior detail
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Check-in/check-out kiosk
2 bars/lounges
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
1110 Pleasant St, Oak Park, IL, 60302
  • Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Madison Street Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Unity Temple
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Oak Park

In historical district.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Oak Park hotel, you'll find Concordia University Chicago and Dominican University. Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District - 8 min walk
  • Concordia University Chicago - 2 min drive
  • Dominican University - 5 min drive
  • Brookfield Zoo - 8 min drive
  • Wrigley Field - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Harlem-Lake Station (Green Line) - 2 min walk
  • Oak Park Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 26 min drive

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

3-star boutique hotel near Concordia University Chicago
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2497 square feet (232 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a vending machine, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Carleton of Oak Park. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Oak Park hotel is smoke free.

  • 153 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2497 sq ft of conference space
  • 232 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1928
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Carleton of Oak Park offers 153 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Carleton of Oak Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1004 reviews

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 Excellent

Christopher John, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They took great care of me and I have no complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and the food and drink options are great, service has been very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, clean, friendly staff, conveniently located in Oak Park.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richarda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tanishq

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No maintenance, not clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, MilWAUKEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great building and the room Has great space but the carpet, drapery and electronics are a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place, rooms are very specious. Our bed king was super hard (almost stiff like a board). The pillows on the other side were super soft you need three to sleep comfy. Parking was nice right by property no issues. Everything was walking distance. Sadly no breakfast options. We were right next to elevator and glad didn't hear noise. Bathroom specious with seperate toilet and shower. Close to everything loved the location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I grew up in Oak Park and ive always wanted to stay here. I got upgraded to a king suite and itnwas fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

K

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to CTA and walkable neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Elise

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Jackson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable bed in large room!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a quaint spacious room! Clean and comfortable - a desirable facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel. From the staff to the accomadations eveything was excellent. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Made me feel like I was in a castle—very luxurious despite being so old. Wish the parking lot right behind had a few more lights. As a solo traveler I was a tad nervous getting things out of the trunk and walking alone even though it wasn’t that far. Linens were clean and comfy. I would recommend adding some non slip stickers for the tub as it was slick. I wish I could’ve stayed longer actually.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024