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Carleton of Oak Park

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

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Exterior detail
2 bars/lounges
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior Entrance, Motel Room | Courtyard view
LCD TV

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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1110 Pleasant St, Oak Park, IL, 60302
  • Concordia University Chicago
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Brookfield Zoo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Wrigley Field
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(108 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior Entrance, Motel Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Exterior Entrance, Motel Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.5 miles
  • Ernest Hemingway Museum and House - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Concordia University Chicago - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Brookfield Zoo - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Wrigley Field - 21 min drive - 10.9 miles

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

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

Carleton Hotel
Carleton Hotel Oak Park
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Oak Park Carleton
Carleton Of Oak Park
The Carleton Of Oak Park Hotel Oak Park
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Carleton of Oak Park Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Carleton of Oak Park to the airport?

Carleton of Oak Park is 10.2 mi (27-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carleton of Oak Park?

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carleton of Oak Park on Jul 27, 2025 start from $174.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Carleton of Oak Park have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carleton of Oak Park.

How close is Carleton of Oak Park to the beach?

This hotel is 12.1 mi (27-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach and 12.9 mi (29-min drive) from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Carleton of Oak Park offer free breakfast?

Carleton of Oak Park does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Carleton of Oak Park?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (15-min drive) and Rivers Casino (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Carleton of Oak Park?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

Is there free parking at Carleton of Oak Park?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Carleton of Oak Park have a pool?

Carleton of Oak Park does not have a pool.

Does Carleton of Oak Park have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Carleton of Oak Park have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carleton of Oak Park to downtown Oak Park?

Carleton of Oak Park is 1 mi away from Oak Park.

Carleton of Oak Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1009 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at the Carlton. We stayed in a motel room, and it was clean and quiet. Fantastic location and onsite parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Amenities
It was within walkng distance of where i wanted to be and the comfort of the room was phenomenal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay there when we come to take my granddaughter to shriners hospital. It is clean and safe neighborhood. Parking is with room. Nice shopping within walking distance. Restaurants near and in motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bait and switch? Dirty and unkept ghost hotel

This hotel is in a state of disrepair, which soon became evident after arrival. Firstly, they informed us that the elevator was broken when we checked in. We were on the second floor, no big deal, but this foreshadowed what was to come. When we got to the room, my brother said there was a clump of hair on his bed. I also noticed that my sheets looked dirty and had some crud on them. There was a sign on the table that said due to staffing shortages, housekeeping would be limited during our stay. This is a nice way of saying that nobody is cleaning the rooms. We didn't see a single other person while we were there (one afternoon and night), not a visitor or staff. The floor was filthy, the furniture and fixtures looked like they hadn't been touched since the place was built. The beds were lumpy and uncomfortable, punctuated by numerous pillows that offered no support. Our A/C didn't blow cold air and there was no fan in the room, so we had to sweat it out for the one night we stayed. We decided to leave the next day. No water fountain, so I went to the lone drink machine, which didn't have a card reader so it must have been ancient. It said $1, and after feeding a dollar, the screen said $2. I hit return and got a quarter back. That's when I knew it was time to go. Also in that hallway was an ATM that wasn't working. Everything was broken and dirty. There were no amenities. Do you think they'll ever fix the elevator? Don't stay here, it is just bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

pleasant

A very pleasant room in nice surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here 1 night in the motel (room 111). It was very reasonably priced, quiet, safe, clean and my husband who is mobility impaired, and uses a cane, had no difficulty walking from the rear parking lot to our nearby room. For dinner we walked to the Italian restaurant (also nearby) located near the hotel lobby and had a delicious meal! This will now be our overnight place for health related appointments (only 25 mins. to UIH) and baseball games. We will definately be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Carlton is an older hotel with nicely appointed rooms. If I had one complaint, it would be that the toilet in our room was very small and low. For older folks like ourselves it's difficult to get up and down off of. Other than that we really enjoyed our stay here and the Italian restaurant which adjoins the hotel is not to be missed!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Disliked: Staff & service

Nice, but overpriced

Nice hotel but pricey for a basic room. Nice area. Convenient location for walking the Frank Lloyd Wright district.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Small, quaint hotel in the heart of Oak Park. Well maintained and very clean and neat. The Italian restaurant, La Notte was fantastic, both in food and service. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming one night stay

Had a great one night stay! The hotel is older but charming. The room was super clean but a little small. We did eat at one of the two attached restaurants and everything tasted good. Our server was really great. Only small concerns, the closest door stuck shut, the room was too warm, and it took some time to get hot water. The area near there is safe and modern. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kitchenette and private
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This will be our new go to spot. short uber from anything you could want. great place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

YIJUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in downtown Oak Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelvin

Each time we have stayed, when had an issue with our room, they would reply with words “sorry about that”. We pay for comfortable stays, not words of comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bilal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay when visiting Chicago!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary, River Forest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025