Deer Path Inn

Property class: 2
Hotel with restaurant, near Lake Michigan

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Deer Path Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lake Michigan. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The English Room, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 4

Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 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

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

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Forest College - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 22 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - 42 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 21 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 31 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 35 min drive
  • Lake Bluff Station - 4 min drive
  • East Lake Forest Station - 5 min walk
  • Highland Park Fort Sheridan Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluffington's Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sophia Steak - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Duffer’s Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hansa Coffee Roaster - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Deer Path Inn

  • Deer Path Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lake Michigan. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The English Room, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 55 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

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Reviews

Deer Path Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Overpriced for what you recieve.

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

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

great location, great charm

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

8/10 Very good

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!
Verified review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Deer Path stay.

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

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good