We had a suite with dining area kitchen bedroom etc. It looked nothing like their website. Extremely outdated wallpaper and carpet. Ha some character from building's older days like wall niches and carvings but they were not kept up- needed paint and repair. Heat is very hard to regulate. Bathroom layout in suite was weird. No place to hang your... more

This was my third stay at the Carlton; the first two times I stayed in the hotel. The two rooms were expensive (~$160) and inconsistent. One was a large suite with a full living room (and kitchen) and the other a small bedroom with kitchenette. In town for a family event, I watched elderly people struggle with the long winding... more

The decor was pleasant and the room fairly spacious and comfortable. There was a small fridge and a microwave. For location, the hotel is well situated for access to the Frank Lloyd Wright neighborhood, which is about a mile north, and to the Green Line elevated train line, which is only a short walk away. Nearby are shops such as... more

If you ever get tired of staying at the big chains then this is the right place for you. HTe rooms are large, service is wonderful and what a deal. The hotel is in the heart of stunning Oak Park. So glad we stay here more

We spent three nights in a suite ($198) night for a wedding. The Positives: The suite was huge. It had an entryway, a huge living room with a sofabed, a love seat, a cabinet with tv, a writing desk, two wing chairs and still plenty of space. There was a separate dining area with a table and two chairs. There... more

This was our second stay at the Carleton, We stayed there while visiting family in the Chicago area. The hotel is very small and charming. It is in walking distances of so much, the el train to Chicago is around the corner. The rooms are very clean and nice. The service is great also. Sean who worked at the front... more

CARLETON Hotel of Oak Park - The king suite on the website looked old and charming but ours (rm 407) looked old and tired. The lighting was dim, there were stains on the lampshades, chair and worn carpet, and the mismatched furniture with missing knobs and worn edges made it look like the room was furnished from a garage sale.... more

First and foremost, I must warn people with physical disabilities about this hotel. This hotel is very old and not well equipped for persons with disabilities. We were put on the 2nd floor and had to go up 2 different 'make shift' elevators for people in a wheelchair. The wheelchair at one point got stuck and it was very difficult... more

These comments refer to the hotel, not the motel section. The staff was friendly and accommodated my 10am early check-in needs. The computer located at the front desk area for guest use is useful for printing boarding passes, however due to this non-private location, I was not comfortable using it for more than that. Food was reasonably priced and tasty.... more