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Deer Path Inn

2.0 star property
Inn with restaurant, near Lake Michigan

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Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Restaurants

Room options

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Fridge
Cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Fridge
Cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2

Classic Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Premium bedding
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Fridge
Cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2

Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Lake Forest College - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 19 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 21 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International 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

  • ‪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

Deer Path Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Naval Base Great Lakes. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The English Room, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 55 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Stay connected

  • Phone

Special features

Dining

The English Room – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
White Hart Pub – This brewpub only serves dinner.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

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

Does Deer Path Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Deer Path Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Deer Path Inn?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Deer Path Inn?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but The Temporary by American Place (14-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Deer Path Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The English Room.
What's the area around Deer Path Inn like?
Deer Path Inn is a short 5-minute walk from East Lake Forest Station and 12 minutes' walk from Lake Forest College.

Deer Path Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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 Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Overpriced for what you recieve.
Stepped back into the English countryside. A nice break from contemporary upscale hotels.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest 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 Hotels.com guest 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 Hotels.com guest 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 Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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

6/10 Good

Deer Path stay.
The pub was closed all weekend, which was very disappointing. It old and charming.
Verified Expedia guest 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 Orbitz guest review