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

1. Employee-they are not professional. very rude. 2. Incorrect advertisement-wireless internet is really free. but, it does not work. too low speed. too low signal to be detected. what a stress get in trouble in internet after full payment of hotel accomodation. 3. Location-humble. 4. the only good thing is parking free. more

We booked this hotel based on the reviews we read here and had high expectations. We wanted a hotel close to the city but we didn't want to have to pay for parking if we could avoid it. The parking at the Carleton is not on sight but in neighborhood lots which are dark and bordered by stores that are... more

Arrived in the evening and a bit concerned that there was no valet parking. The rooms we got were not the "updated" ones we saw on line, so we were a bit dissappointed. Headed to the hotel restaurant. Our group eats out... a lot...so we were absolutely thrilled with the fantastic menu/service at Phillanders. Next morning, took a stroll through... more

As I drove up to the hotel I was pleasantly surprised by the the charming, well lit exterior. As there was no apparent parking, I pulled over and put on my blinkers as I went into the lobby hoping to get some information from the front desk attendant. After waiting about five minutes while he carried on a personal conversation,... more