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The Deer Path Inn

255 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in Lake Forest
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

This is an absolutely beautiful setting. You may want to walk back outside to make sure you are still in America as it is very European. It is in a perfect location within walking distance to the Village of Lake Forest and many restaurants. But don't miss eating at their restaurant or pub as the food is amazing! Charm, great... More

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atlanta, ga
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I recently stayed here while traveling on business in the Lake Forest area. Because of the convenience of the location, I'd probably stay here again. It wouldn't be a vacation destination for me though, that's for sure. Pros: The hotel is right in town, so everything is walkable and there are a lot of cute, charming businesses in the area... More

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Seattle, Washington
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Just returned from a 2 night stay at the deer path inn. I was to be in Lake Forest with a colleague for a training, so booked our hotel room in advance, Dec, 2012. This is the only hotel near the conference center and appeared to be the only hotel in the area. In Dec, '12, I requested a room... More

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Elizabeth L, Manager at The Deer Path Inn, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Dear Valued Guest, I am deeply saddened to hear that your stay with us was not a pleasant one. Upon reviewing your reservation and the notes made in it, I found that when the reservation was originally booked in December it was booked for one adult only. You were sent an e-mail confirming the original booking. When the reservation was... More

New York
2 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Subsequent to a terrible experience at the Deer Path Inn some months back, I subsequently was compelled by my employer to return to the hotel for a business trip. My employer, aware of my past dissatisfaction, asked the Deer Path Inn to take this into consideration. I am happy to report that I had a night day experience and could... More

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Elizabeth L, Manager at The Deer Path Inn, responded to this review
9 April 2013

Dear Valued Guest, On behalf of the Deer Path Inn Staff & Management, I would like to Thank you for your recent review! I would also like to thank you for your willingness to be our guest after being so dissatisfied with your first visit and I am so pleased that we were able to gain your business as a... More

Indianapolis, IN
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013 via mobile

Amazing place you'd think you were in the uk. It has everything. Twisty corridors where you need a guide to find your room, massive rooms (actually that's where it differs from uk), pub with great draft beer, fish and chips, sushi (ok you get the point - it's not oxfordshire). Anyway a very cool place with friendly people and a... More

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Cypress, California
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4 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We stayed two days here for a family destination wedding. Our room was traditional old English Tutor charm. The beds and linens were comfortable and high end. The common areas are pleasing, and the basement Pub a superb place to relax in the evening. The only reason I did not give this inn a five star rating fo excellence, is... More

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Bingham Farms, Michigan
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24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
90 helpful votes 90 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

I stayed at the Deerpath many times over the past six years, when visiting my father monthly at his Lake Forest Place residence. I had known of this charming Inn through a number of wonderful dinners here over the years with both my parents. First of all, the Deerpath is an old and historic Inn, built originally in the 1860's... More

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New York
2 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

I travel for business with some regularity, and while I have stayed at some nice hotels for work (Biltmore in Phoenix), I mostly stay at lower/mid-level hotels like Day’s Inn, Double Tree, Hampton Inn, etc. And the truth is, for business, my needs are simple; I don’t care where I stay – as long as the bed is comfortable, and... More

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Elizabeth L, Front Office Manager at The Deer Path Inn, responded to this review
17 December 2012

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We, at the Deer Path Inn, are always grateful when our guests share with us his/her opinions of our Inn. We are sorry that you found your accommodations to be substandard and wish that you had come to us with your complaints so that we could have worked to resolve them. The... More

Fredericksburg, Virginia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

This is a charming location and property. My room however had the feel of a college dorm. Furniture sparse and overall not a cozy feel, which you would expect from the exterior of inn, lobby and other public areas. The staff, however were exemplary. Welcoming and helpful. So because of them I give three stars instead of 2.

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London
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

I had dinner with my friend two nights ago. The menu choice, the food, the staff and the service are excellent!!! I have stayed in many up market hotels around the world and I have to say the quality of food and the service are really top notch!!! Everyone was so friendly and made me feel really comfortable. The steaks... More

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Also Known As:
The Deer Path Hotel Lake Forest
The Deer Path Hotel
Address: 255 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Region: United States > Illinois > Lake County > Lake Forest
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
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Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in Lake Forest
Price range (per night): S$125 - 376
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