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Deer Path Inn

2.0 star property
Inn with a restaurant, near Lake Michigan

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Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant

Room options

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2

Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Premium bedding
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4

Executive Room

Highlights

Premium bedding
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4

Classic Room

Highlights

Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Premium bedding
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2

Classic Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Premium bedding
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 2

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Premium bedding
Cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 2

Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
255 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

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

  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Au Bon Pain - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sophia Steak - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Deer Path Inn

Inn near Lake Michigan
Deer Path Inn provides a restaurant and more.
Room features
All 55 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding.

Awards and affiliations

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

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 are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

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

What time is check-in at Deer Path Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Deer Path Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Deer Path Inn located?

Situated in Lake Forest, this inn is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Forest College and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Lake Michigan. Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and Forest Park Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). East Lake Forest Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Stepped back into the English countryside. A nice break from contemporary upscale hotels.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

room small, small bathroom as well; great location and charming facility; staff was good
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

The pub was closed all weekend, which was very disappointing. It old and charming.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

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.