Forest Park, Illinois, is a small suburb village less than 10 miles west of the Chicago's downtown loop area. Visitors to the area can easily access the city via the "L" or Metra trains. Madison Street is the center of activity in Forest Park, with several restaurants and popular bars, such as Healy's Westside and Doc Ryan's. Guests to the area are less than 3 miles from the links-style golf course at Columbus Park. The nearest hotels are found in Oak Park, which also features a large number of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings.
Carleton Oak Park Hotel & Inn
The Carleton Oak Park Hotel & Inn is conveniently located less than a mile from Forest Park and within walking distance of Frank Lloyd Wright's home. Guests at this hotel have access to a nearby exercise facility, as well as fax and copy services. The hotel is completely smoke-free, and features more than 6,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Room service is available for dinner, or guests can dine in the hotel's restaurant, Barclay's American Grille. This family-friendly restaurant serves classic American cuisine such as burgers, ribs and steaks cooked on a wood-fired grill. Guest rooms feature a kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator, as well as cable TV, a coffee maker and wireless Internet access. Suites with a separate living area, dining room and whirlpool tub are available.
Carleton Oak Park Hotel & Inn
1110 Pleasant Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-5000
carletonhotel.com
The Write Inn Hotel
Located just 2 miles outside Forest Park, The Write Inn Hotel is adjacent to the tennis courts and children's play areas at Scoville Park. This boutique hotel is designated as a historical landmark and was once home to Ernest Hemingway. Guest rooms feature a coffee maker, full-sized bath, cable TV and work desk. Wireless Internet is also available free throughout the hotel. Suites with a separate living area, sofa sleeper and kitchenette are also available, and a honeymoon suite offers a Jacuzzi tub and fireplace. The hotel offers weekly and monthly rates for long-term visits. On-site dining includes Hemingway's Bistro, a classic French restaurant specializing in seafood.
The Write Inn Hotel
211 N. Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-4800
writeinn.com
Harvey House Bed & Breakfast
The Harvey House Bed & Breakfast is conveniently located two blocks from the Metra trains to downtown Chicago and just 2 miles from Forest Park. Guests at this bed and breakfast enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast which can be served at the time and place of their choice, including in their room. In-room massage treatments are also available for a fee. All guest rooms offer complimentary bottled water, robes and slippers, cable TV, a refrigerator, and a private bath with Aveda bath products. A few kitchenette suites are available as well. Wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel, and a guest computer and printer is available in the common area.
Harvey House Bed & Breakfast
107 S. Scoville Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6810
harveyhousebb.com
About The Author
Ashley Henshaw began her freelance writing career in 2007. Previously, she has worked for a publishing house and contributed to Citysearch in Chicago. She currently writes feature articles for City's Best, an AOL site. Henshaw attended Loyola University Chicago, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English.
