Carleton of Oak Park is 3 star hotel with 153 rooms and the facilities of Family Rooms and Non-Smoking Rooms.
This is a budget hotel with the rates from
98 USD to
159 USD.
Carleton of Oak Park is one of the recommended hotels
under 100 USD near
Pleasant Home Foundation, it is also not far from
Oak Park Hospital and
US Veterans Ctr.
Carleton of Oak Park details:
This historic Oak Park, Illinois hotel is within a 5-minute walk to the Harlem-Green Train Station. This completely non-smoking hotel features a microwave and refrigerator in every room.
Guests at the Carleton of Oak Park can dine at Poor Phil’s Restaurant, which features breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the evening guests can dine at Barclay’s Bar and Grille, which features American cuisine.
Rooms at the Oak Park Carleton provide a coffee maker and ironing facilities. Guests can watch cable TV in their room.
The Carleton was built in 1928 and is 20-minute drive or train ride to Chicago city centre. The hotel is one mile (1.6 km) from the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway.
In May of 2000 the Carleton has expanded to the adjacent building, formally the Plaza Hotel. The Plaza was originally built in 1892 for the Columbian Exposition. The Carleton has capitalized on its beauty and historical nature by keeping the design elegant and showing its 1890’s classic charm. Now, over a century later, within the original walls of this historic building, the Carleton is proud to showcase the Grand Ballroom and 42 new hotel rooms.
The hotel offers free usage of nearby health club.
Location
Downtown Chicago attractions include the Navy Pier, Sears Tower, Adler Planetarium, Wrigley Field, Art Institute of Chicago, John Hancock Center and many more.
The Green Line elevated train and the Metra/Union Pacific west line reach Downtown Chicago in approximately twenty minutes. Both train lines stop one block from the Carleton. O’Hare International Airport and Midway Airport are both ten miles from the hotel, making the Carleton’s location ideal for your next visit to the Chicago area.
Facilities
General: Heating, Free Newspaper, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Air conditioning, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Telephone, Parking (fee required), Family Rooms, Restaurant, Television with Cable, Free Parking, AM/FM Alarm Clock, Bar, Safety Deposit Box, 24-Hour Front Desk
Activities: Fitness Centre, Fishing, Skiing, Lounge, Spa & Wellness Centre
Services: Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Laundry, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Dry Cleaning, Barber/Beauty Shop, Concierge, High speed internet access, Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Internet Services, Shops/Commercial Services
Location: Beach, City Centre, Business Center
Dining
Located in the Carleton off the main lobby is Philander’s Restaurant, offering you the finest American and Continental cuisine in the area. Philander’s offers a fine dining atmosphere showcasing excellent seasonal cuisine with fresh seafood and prime aged steaks. Its warm décor has been recently revitalized along with the menu to offer a Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence" premium wine list, quality service and elegant surroundings.
The restaurant was named after the Village historian Philander Barclay who lived in Oak Park from 1878 to 1940. The walls are decorated with his photographs depicting the glory days of Oak Park. The restaurant has an elegant turn of the century décor, showcasing a grand oak and marble octagonal jazz bar and upscale lounge. The restaurant also highlights live jazz entertainment, an outdoor café in the summer, and bar menu.
The restaurant is open every day, excluding certain holidays. (Dining room – 5pm – 10pm, Bar – 4pm -12am, Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday the dining room closes at 11:30pm and the bar at 1:30am)
Hotel policies
Cancellation
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children
All children are welcome.
One child under 14 years stays free of charge when using existing bedding.
One older child or adult is charged USD 10.00 per night in an extra bed.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Pre-pay
No deposit will be charged.
Extra charges
10 % Tax is not included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free Public parking is possible on streets nearby.
Dining
Breakfast is not included, breakfast menu is available and costs vary.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms only and is free of charge.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
What Travellers Like
- Have booked before in bad areas unknown, lotsa good restaurants under the rail line in Oak Park. . Read review
Posted: Mar 26, 2011 - Location were perfect, our room was very spacious. . Read review
Posted: Mar 26, 2011 - Efficient staff, room was large. . Read review
Posted: Mar 26, 2011 - Good location near interesting architecture, extremely well kept hotel rooms and the staff were so helpful. The bathroom was also big. . Read review
Posted: Mar 26, 2011 - We have always received great treatment from the front desk, housekeeping, and the restaurants.. Read review
Posted: May 09, 2007
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4Good location near interesting architecture, extremely well kept hotel rooms and the staff were so helpful. The bathroom was also big. ...
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4.8Location were perfect, our room was very spacious. ...
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4.9Have booked before in bad areas unknown, lotsa good restaurants under the rail line in Oak Park. ...
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Downtown Chicago attractions include the Navy Pier, Sears Tower, Adler Planetarium, Wrigley Field, Art Institute of Chicago, John Hancock Center and many more.
The Green Line elevated train and the Metra/Union Pacific west line reach Downtown Chicago in approximately twenty minutes. Both train lines stop one block from the Carleton. O’Hare International Airport and Midway Airport are both ten miles from the hotel, making the Carleton’s location ideal for your next visit to the Chicago area.
Travel information
The Green Line elevated train and the Metra/Union Pacific west line reach Downtown Chicago in approximately twenty minutes. Both train lines stop one block from the Carleton. O’Hare International Airport and Midway Airport are both ten miles from the hotel, making the Carleton’s location ideal for your next visit to the Chicago area.
The Carleton is easily accessible off I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway). Exit Harlem Avenue North. Proceed approximately one mile to Pleasant Street, then east to the hotel.
Rooms
Food and Beverage
Located in the Carleton off the main lobby is Philander’s Restaurant, offering you the finest American and Continental cuisine in the area. Philander’s offers a fine dining atmosphere showcasing excellent seasonal cuisine with fresh seafood and prime aged steaks. Its warm décor has been recently revitalized along with the menu to offer a Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence" premium wine list, quality service and elegant surroundings.
The restaurant was named after the Village historian Philander Barclay who lived in Oak Park from 1878 to 1940. The walls are decorated with his photographs depicting the glory days of Oak Park. The restaurant has an elegant turn of the century décor, showcasing a grand oak and marble octagonal jazz bar and upscale lounge. The restaurant also highlights live jazz entertainment, an outdoor café in the summer, and bar menu.
The restaurant is open every day, excluding certain holidays. (Dining room – 5pm – 10pm, Bar – 4pm -12am, Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday the dining room closes at 11:30pm and the bar at 1:30am)