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Deer Path Inn

2.0 star property
Inn with a restaurant, near Lake Michigan

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant

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255 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
  • Place, Lake Forest College
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 4

Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Lake Forest

Located within a 5-minute walk of Market Square, Deer Path Inn is within a 15-minute stroll of Lake Forest College. This 55-room inn offers guests a restaurant.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Forest College - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Six Flags Great America - 19 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • East Lake Forest Station - 5 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophia Steak - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Le Colonial - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Au Bon Pain - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chief's Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Deer Path Inn

Inn with a restaurant, near Lake Michigan
Beds sport premium bedding. Phones are also available.

Awards and affiliations

Deer Path Inn is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The English Room
  • White Hart Pub

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

More

  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Property is also known as

Deer Inn
Deer Path Inn
Deer Path Inn Lake Forest
Deer Path Lake Forest
The Deer Path Hotel Lake Forest
The Deer Path Inn
Deer Path Inn Inn
Deer Path Inn Lake Forest
Deer Path Inn Inn Lake Forest

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Deer Path Inn?

Deer Path Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near Deer Path Inn?

This inn is located in Lake Forest, just steps from Market Square. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Naval Base Great Lakes within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Deer Path Inn?

No, there isn't parking at this inn.

Does Deer Path Inn have a casino?

No, Deer Path Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Deer Path Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is Deer Path Inn good for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will value amenities like premium bedding, garden views in some guestrooms, as well as a restaurant.

Does Deer Path Inn have a hot tub?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Deer Path Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Deer Path Inn serves breakfast for a surcharge at The English Room.

Does Deer Path Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

Where is the closest airport to Deer Path Inn?

The closest major airport to Deer Path Inn is Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), which is 15.8 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), which is located 24.9 mi away (31-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Deer Path Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Deer Path Inn.

Deer Path Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael, St. Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs a MAJOR Renovation

This is a historic hotel. The common areas and the restaurant are great. Our room was very small and tired. The bathroom had been remodeled and was very nice. The rest of the room needed a major overhaul. The wiring was all wiremold; It still had a SMALL analog TV; The furnishings were probably at least 20 years old (not old enough to be antiques), etc.... This hotel has great potential if they would do a MAJOR renovation.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overpriced for what you recieve.

Stepped back into the English countryside. A nice break from contemporary upscale hotels.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Sheila, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Deerpath Inn

The hotel was built in 1929 and the bathrooms are very small, but updated. Location is great...about one block from the town square. Helpful and friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

John, Hinsdale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidded treasured Inn, with well trained kind help!

From the time impulled up, your young man was so very kind,patient & helpful, He explain the workings of. That "Elevator!" He went &"got me ice. Give him a raise!' Then when i went down to the Bar, this outatanding gentlemen could see i was distressed as to how to get there. He held my hand & guided me thru your building. And when I was checking out another kind man helped me. He helped me from my room right out to the car, right in fromt for me. I wished i had all their names.. The kindness they extemded to a handicapped old Grandma will always be apprecited. My only fault I i find with the Inn is ALL the stairs.

4/10 Poor

I like unusual

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs a complete overhaul.

I stayed her a year ago. This time i found carpets worn, poor paint jobs, my room bit as clean as it should be and the overall hotel in need if a complete upgrade. Staff were snippy except for the doorman.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

great location, great charm

room small, small bathroom as well; great location and charming facility; staff was good

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Nice hotel near the shopping center of town

My hotel stay was nice as I was there for a wedding and most of the wedding guests were there also. This hotel is a landmark in Lake Forest and has been there for years. It would have been nicer if they spent some money and upgraded the interior of the hotel as the electrical wiring and plugs in the room are a bit scary. Perhaps they should invest and modernize the bathrooms as they are certainly old. If you're looking for a "no frills" place to stay for a weekend, it was ok. Breakfast was included which was great!

6/10 Okay

EWH, NYC

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

I have stayed at this hotel for almost 40 years.

The hotel really needs a major upgrade. It is in a great location, in a great town. They upgraded the bar and restaurant a while ago but certainly need to do the same for the rooms and halls.

8/10 Good

Franklin, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Have friends that live in Lake Forest

I have showed horses for years, so even though I live in Wisconsin I have friends that live in Lake Bluff and Lake Forest. The Deerpath is an extremely convienent location when I come to stay. Even though it was a busy weekend (I believe two weddings were taking place) the room was quiet. The staff was excellent and I loved the room service. The food was quite good.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely historic hotel

We were treated very well, even upgraded. Staff were all pleasant and accommodating. Room was very nice, comfortable. We like the not so very new, so we were very pleased. Being right in town is a true plus- it's such a beautiful town and so well kept- the hotel fit right in.

6/10 Okay

John, Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Deer Path stay.

The pub was closed all weekend, which was very disappointing. It old and charming.

8/10 Good

Deux Amis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Rating the Deer Path Inn

We love this hotel. The staff is well-trained, helpful and courteous. The bed we had for the first couple of nights was too soft, but they changed the mattress at our request. Although we prefer very firm mattresses, the replacement was an improvement and cured the problem. A small table in the bathroom to hold a cosmetic case would be a nice addition.