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Carleton of Oak Park

3.0 star property

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A brick building with a restaurant named "BARCLAYS" and a sign for "THE COTTAGE OF OAK BURTON."
A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden chairs, a bar counter, and two televisions mounted on the wall.
A dimly lit restaurant with booths and tables, featuring a large clock and a television screen on the wall.
A lobby with two green armchairs, a glass coffee table, a chandelier, and a fireplace.
A residential street with a sidewalk, houses, and greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $136
$122 nightly
$136 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14

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1110 Pleasant St, Oak Park, IL, 60302
  • Place, Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ernest Hemingway Museum and House
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Concordia University Chicago
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A two-story brick house with a front porch, a small garden, and a black street lamp.

Exterior Entrance, Motel Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(151 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a green armchair, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(76 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Oak Park

Located in Oak Park, Carleton of Oak Park is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Concordia University Chicago and Dominican University. .This boutique hotel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Willis Tower and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Art Institute of Chicago.

What's nearby

  • Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Unity Temple - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Madison Street Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ernest Hemingway Museum and House - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Concordia University Chicago - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Harlem-Lake Station (Green Line) - 2 min walk
  • Oak Park Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sweetgreen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪First Watch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Carleton of Oak Park

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 153 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary weekday newspapers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Oak Park? This hotel has 2497 square feet (232 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Carleton of Oak Park has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

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 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,497 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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

Property is 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

Carleton of Oak Park Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 747 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1106 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Maura

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Great staff, beautiful room and totally enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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Great location and old world charm!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

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Clean, charming, quiet and conveniently located with free parking included.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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Great location, super cute neighborhood. Super adorable boutique hotel! Staff were great & rooms were very clean. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

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Lovely location. Clean and quiet and charming. Had a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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very convenient to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Al

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Great location and helpful front desk staff. Pricing was very fair Not part of the hotel but excellent on site dining. I would recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

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In a great location, staff was excellent! The pub has great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Reyna

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Clean room kitchen nice loved the way hotel decorated old fashion staff very polie professional nice felt welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

It’s a beautiful historic hotel with huge rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Close to everything! Attached restaurant is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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It is an older hotel but that's part of its charm. It is clean, nicely decorated, classic vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Renee

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The room was clean and plenty of towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

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Convenient location to local fair, good parking, great value for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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Friendly staff and large/clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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Great location! Clean room and smelled good!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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It was so cute, clean, and elegant. The bed was very comfortable and staff was friendly and welcoming. I would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very distinctive building in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood. Parking nearby, and friendly staff. Love it ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DIANE

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nice clean spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rima

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Charming and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amelia

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Clean room, friendly staff, nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Winters

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Clean room, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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Fifth time staying at the Carlton and absolutely love it! Both the hotel & motel have been wonderful. Clean, comfortable with parking close by. Located in a cozy neighborhood with numerous restaurants and shopping within a close walking distance. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a charming hotel and very well priced. But the air conditioning is loud and it’s too loud outside to sleep with the windows open.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025