Carleton of Oak Park

Hotels
8.5 (497 reviews)
1110 Pleasant Street , Oak Park , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Overpriced
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.83
Several reviews mentioned musty smells and issues with cleanliness.
Service
9.3
Most reviews reflected positively on the staff and service offered.
Location
9.34
Consistently mentioned as excellent in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.79
Mixed feelings; some rooms were comfortable while others had issues like mustiness and noise.
Amenities
8.32
Reviews mentioned basic amenities were provided, but some issues were noted.
Value for Money
7.78
Several reviews found the hotel overpriced for the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.83
No reviews specifically mentioned food and beverage, considered standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall a good experience with some areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 00:53

Property Description

Historic Hotel with Modern Amenities

Convenient Location
Less than 5 minutes’ walk from CTA Green Line trains and the Oak Park Metra station, the Carleton of Oak Park offers easy access to transportation for exploring the city.

Dining Options
With 2 restaurants on-site, guests can enjoy a variety of dining experiences. From classic American cuisine at Barclay´s American Grille to breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Poor Phil´s Restaurant, there is something to suit every palate.

Complimentary Services
Guests can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, access to an off-site fitness center, and parking during their stay. Additionally, the hotel offers convenient amenities like a microwave, refrigerator, and work desk in every room.

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Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please note that the "Economy Room" is in a building separate from the hotel. This building has guest rooms with exterior entrances.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ORD

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 497 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.83
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Michelle couple ar
9
Estaba a pocas cuadras de mi apartamento x lo q la ubicación me resulta excelente
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Precio. Me pareció un poco caro para el tipo de hotel q es

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Vanoostendorp family_with_children us
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Q1872PYdanielk Family
10
Great place to stay while visiting Oak Park
Pros:

We liked our stay very much. The accommodations were great. The location in Oak Park is great. We especially liked Egg Harbor for breakfast and Victory Italian restaurant. So, whenever we come to visit our son and his family, we will be staying at The Carleton. Clean rooms, good service, and a good value. It was all great.

2026-05-21 via Tripadvisor
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Laurence extended_group de
3
Pros:

die Lage ist sehr gut

Cons:

die Gardinen in meinem Zimmer waren zerrissen, Teppichboden fleckig, Klimaanlage sehr laut, Preisverhältnis passt nicht. Kein Frühstücksmöglichkeiten im Hotel

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple us
8
Pros:

Location, space and great bed

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Dexter couple us
9
My wife and I had an absolutely wonderful stay.
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Everything and everyone was devine.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
couple us
8
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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graceculos Family Chicago, Illinois
10
Wedding Reception- AMAZING!
Pros:

We had our wedding reception at The Carleton and we cannot express how much we love this hotel and team members!
From the start, we worked with Katie Fox for our event and she is PHENOMENAL. Katie truly belongs in hospitality as she is kind, helpful, responsive and truly engaged from start to finish. The hotel is so lucky to have someone like her on the team!! We consider her a friend as the entire process felt like she was someone we have known for a long time.
Our food was from the restaurant on site called La Notte. Chef Gio is a man of his craft and the food is incredible. All of our guest were impressed as it is not your “typical” banquet style food. This Italian focused restaurant really is a hidden gem in Oak Park.
We also had many friends and family stay at the hotel over the weekend and the Front Desk Team (Moises and Ronnie are great!!) were all so welcoming and helpful throughout the weekend.
We already know we will be coming back next year for our anniversary. The hotel itself is charming, historic and inviting. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner Mike as well and you can tell he loves the hotel business. Coming from hotels myself, it is hard to find great hospitality sometimes but this hotel doesn’t miss a beat. Thank you to The Carleton for truly making our weekend we will never forget.

2026-04-19 via Tripadvisor
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LillyPut05 Family Schaumburg, Illinois
10
Oh What a Weekend!!
Pros:

Daughter’s wedding reception.. Katie Fox and Chef Gio were amazing!!!
Food and venue just the best!!! Friendly and accommodating - the rooms and hotel are so full of character and charm!!!
WE WILL BE BACK!!!!

2026-04-18 via Tripadvisor
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Claudia extended_group us
10
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Mary couple us
8
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Alisarita Solo travel Bangkok
10
Pleasant stay!
Pros:

I had a very pleasant stay at The Carleton of Oak Park. I will definitely come back here if I visit Oak Park again in the future!

2026-04-01 via Tripadvisor
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Safari38899640797 Solo travel
10
Vintage charm and a great location.
Pros:

Vintage charm and a great location. The rooms are not cookie cutter chain hotel rooms but are well appointed and tastefully decorated--they are also a bit more spacious. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The pub, Poor Phil's, is very good too. I have stated in the Carleton three times in the last year and a half, traveling for both business and pleasure.

2026-03-29 via Tripadvisor
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Paul couple us
6
The motel sections definitely needs upgrading and updating. The hotel part room are beautiful, but only main areas were
Pros:

They allowed us to change rooms the second night and the day clerk was very kind and helpful. The night clerk was not particularly friendly or welcoming, though she was ok.

Cons:

Both rooms we had were clean in the main areas, but underneath furniture and small spaces between the bed and wall or behind the door had obviously not been vacuumed or swept and there was debris. We even found a pill behind the night stand while searching for an outlet!

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Adam family_with_children us
9
Top of my list if I am in the area, well maintained and I got a great night's sleep.
Pros:

Great staff and the hotel was easy to find, get checked in and parked. Limited free parking, but it was not an issue for my stay. It was very quiet and the rooms are nice.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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katie solo_traveller us
9
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple us
10
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Navigator37125622595 Family
10
A hidden gem
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay at the Carleton of Oak Park. My husband I were in town for our daughter's wedding. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. Katie in particular made sure that everything went smoothly. Our room was lovely and very clean. We liked the old world charm of this hotel. The walkable area around the hotel felt safe with nice places to eat and shop.

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
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Peter solo_traveller us
10
A great introduction to oak park
Pros:

Bed was comfortable, the suite well appointed.

Cons:

Someone was blasting a t v next door and woke me up at six thirty a m.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee