The hotel and motor lodge included free parking for those who drove in and or rented a vehicle. Public transportation is very available and easily accessed. Not too far from downtown Chicago! Great place for a wedding reception! Great place to stay! Should have some hotel security to keep the undesireables off the premises! However Oak Park Police is very... More

This was my second stay here in the "motel" unit. The first stay was in a very cute and retro room with an extremely small bathroom! Plenty of closet space and the fridge and microwave was a plus! Comfortable room with 2 double beds. The second stay was in a different wing of the motel unit, with a larger bathroom.... More

We were visiting a friend who lived in Oak Park and the Carleton seemed to be the only place to stay. The price was right, for $99/night, so I booked it. I didn't have high expectations and was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this hotel. We easily found it taking the Harlem St. exit off of 290 (if... More

The reviews of this hotel didn't seem great but I was stuck so grabbed it. Great move. The room was huge, three large windows, view of the town, nice desk, great little kitchen-like space (sans stove) and all with a nice 1900-ish historic feel. Quiet (the only heating system I've never heard) and a nice, mixed clientele of business-types and... More

We stayed in the motel section and must say it was spotless, and we liked the 'retro' feel. The rooms are a lttle tight for space, but there is a refrigerator and a microwave to compensate. Parking is on premise, but the lots fill up quickly and it can get frustrating finding a space. There are numerous eateries convenient to... More

A great location for walkers, bikers , and folks using public transportation. Old world charm with huge rooms with kitchenettes and built in cabinets Barclays restaurant in the hotel has outdoor seating right on Oak Park Avenue. Why stay at a Holiday Inn airport hotel when you can stay and play right in the middle of Oak Park? More

The hotel is spotless clean, and has spacious and very comfortable rooms, and a great restaurant, but one thing stands above the rest. The staff is as friendly and serviceable as can be, always with a smile and ready to make you feel more than welcome. The area is very nice, with many restaurants and shops at close distance. If... More

We stayed in the motor inn part of the hotel - which was like stepping back in time. The room was carefully maintained and decorated to resonate with its 50s motor hotel vibe. Kitchenette and bathroom were tucked in behind the wall, two double beds and a diner style table filled the room. Room was clean and cheerful. Walls were... More

We stayed in the motel section of the Carleton at the end of March. Our room , which was very retro, but thoroughly updated, was excellent. Clean and roomy enough for the overnight stay. First impression on entering the room was that the furniture was old, but not so, just carrying out the theme. All was in excellent condition. The... More