If you like charm, good service, hospitality, lovely surroundings, two excellent bars and two fine restaurants, outdoor dining and "swilling" (summer only), and nicely appointed rooms...this is THE place for you in the western suburb of Oak Park. Don't waste your time on some ho-hum Hampton Inn or other chain of the day. Its also convenient to the Elevated (50... more

My wife and I wanted to visit Chicago and Oak Park for a few days. We had seen a home renovation program on a house in Oak Park and liked the look of the tree lined streets with victorian houses and Frank Lloyd Wright houses intermixed. We picked the Carleton based on reviews here. Our stay at the Carleton was... more

I stayed in the main hotel--King Deluxe. Excellent room, quiet, clean. GREAT location, safe, parking convenient. Front desk very helpful despite others comments. Not the four seasons, but well above average. more

I was pleasantly surprised! Cute little boutique hotel in the heart of Oak Park - a destination in itself if you are into Frank Lloyd Wright and quaint old homes. My one complaint - and it seems to be consistent in these reviews - is the front desk staff. I would describe their manner as between surly and barely tolerant... more

Typical business traveler. Really think this place is a great place if you know what to expect from a small vintage botique hotel. I have stayed at the Carleton a few times for business. I have always stayed in the Hotel, so can't speak to the negative reviews of the adjacent motor court buildings, other than it looks like the... more

When I visit Oak Park, a charming town just east of Chicago at the end of the Green Line, I always stay at the Carleton Inn. It's close to downtown, the Green Line, and all the major Frank Lloyd Wright destinations, including Unity Temple and his Home and Studio. But if you stay here, you must be aware that it... more

Stayed in the hotel of the Carleton. This is a beautiful older hotel well maintained. The rooms are very large and well-kept. The El train is only a short walk away to downtown Chicago. The little restaurant in the hotel is awesome! For the price, you can't go wrong. Parking is free! more

The character in this old building can't be beat. Our room (in the hotel, not motel) was great. No fan in the bathroom so it got quite warm after 2 people showered. Room had a little dining area and kitchenette included -- lots of old charm. Elevators were narrow and small, attached bar (Poor Phils) had great drinks and fun... more

Reception at the desk can be a little chilly, but the rest of the staff is quite friendly. We stayed in the hotel, not the motel. Our standard room had a very comfortable queen bed, a kitchen with microwave, fridge and sink, and a bath with two sinks. Wireless connection was pretty good. Great location convenient to good restaurants for... more