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Deer Path Inn

2.0 star property
Inn with a restaurant, near Lake Michigan

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Deer Path Inn provides a restaurant and more.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

Classic Room

Highlights

Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2

Executive Room

Highlights

Premium bedding
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4

Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Premium bedding
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • Garden view

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

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

Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Refrigerator
Cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2

Classic Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Premium bedding
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4

Presidential Suite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Lake Forest is home to Deer Path Inn. Cuneo Mansion and Gardens and MainStreet Libertyville are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gurnee Mills and The Glen Town Center. Six Flags Great America and Asylum Skate Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Lake Forest travel guide
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Map
255 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

What's nearby

  • Sebago Lake State Park, Maine
    Forest Park Beach
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Market Square
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lake Forest College
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes
    9 min drive - 4.2 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
  • Au Bon Pain
    5 min drive
  • Duffer’s Pub
    11 min walk
  • Le Colonial
    4 min walk
  • Chief's Pub
    4 min walk

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.

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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

Special check-in instructions

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

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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Reviews

Deer Path Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

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.

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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