The Carleton of Oak Park Hotel
The historic Village of Oak Park borders the West side of Chicago, with easy access to downtown via car, bus and two train lines. The Carleton of Oak Park hotel is located one block from both the Metra commuter rail and elevated train stations. The journey into downtown Chicago from these stations is about 20 minutes. The Oak Park Country Club golf course is less than four miles from the hotel.
The Carleton of Oak Park is a luxury boutique hotel with an adjacent motor inn under the same management. All rooms at both hotel and motor inn include kitchenettes with microwave and refrigerator. Free Wi-Fi is available in the main hotel (though not in the motor inn), and parking is free. In-room hot tubs are available in some of the main hotel's rooms and suites, and guests have access to the facilities at a local health club.
The Carleton of Oak Park Hotel
1110 Pleasant St.
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
(708) 848-5000
carletonhotel.com
Margarita European Inn
Located in Evanston, IL (just north of Chicago), the Margarita Inn is three blocks from a Metra commuter train station (about 20 minutes to downtown) and an elevated train station (30 to 45 minutes to downtown, depending on time of day). The hotel is one and a half miles from the Frank McGovern Memorial Golf Course and three miles from the Evanston Golf Club.
The hotel offers guests a choice of room layouts and sizes, some of which share a hallway bathroom. Room rates include a deluxe continental breakfast, and room service is available from the hotel's restaurant. Guests have access to local fitness clubs, as well as copy and fax services. Wi-Fi is only available in the public areas of the hotel.
Margarita European Inn
1566 Oak Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 869-2273
margaritainn.com
Carlton Inn Midway
The Carlton Inn Midway is within walking distance of an elevated train station, with a 20-minute commute into downtown Chicago. The hotel also offers a free van shuttle service to Midway Airport and local shopping areas. Parking is also free.
All guest rooms at the Carlton Inn Midway include a free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and have in-room microwave ovens and refrigerators. Guests also have use of the hotel's fitness and business centers, and pet-friendly rooms are available.
Carlton Inn Midway
4944 South Archer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60632
(877) 722-7586
(773) 582-0900
carltoninnmidway.com
About The Author
Lainie Petersen lives in rural Oregon and started writing professionally in 1989. Her work has appeared in online and print publications, including "EcoSalon" and "Pack-o-Fun" magazine. She holds two master's degrees in theological studies and divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and a Master of Library and Information Science from Dominican University.
