FAQ

Our check-in time is at 3:00 PM and our check-out time is at 11:00 AM.

Yes, early check-in and late check-out options are offered based on room availability on your day of travel. Please contact our front desk ahead of your stay to make a request; additional fees or full room rates may apply depending on room availability and the departure time requested.

Standard reservations permit cancellations without penalty up to 24 hours before 3:00 PM on your scheduled arrival day. Cancellations or reservation modifications made within this 24-hour window will be charged one night's room rate plus tax, while Advance Purchase Rates are non-refundable.

You must be at least 21 years old to check in and any guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.

Yes, our front desk and concierge services are available 24 hours a day to assist you with check-in, room requests, local recommendations, and any stay needs.

Yes, we provide complimentary valet parking to all of our overnight guests and dining visitors, as well as on-site self-parking options.

We require a valid credit card at the time of booking to hold your reservation, which will be authorized pre-arrival without taking a deposit (with the exception of Advance Purchase Rates, where the full non-refundable amount is charged immediately).

Yes, on-site EV charging stations are available for our guests on a first-come, first-served basis.

Valet parking and on-site self-parking at The Deer Path Inn are completely free for all hotel guests and visitors.

Yes, local taxi services and rideshare options (Uber and Lyft) operate regularly throughout Lake Forest and the North Shore area.

No, we do not operate a dedicated hotel airport shuttle. However, our Guest Services team is happy to assist you with organizing private luxury sedan transfers, taxis, or rideshares.

Yes, you can partake in traditional English Afternoon Tea, enjoy drinks at White Hart Pub or The Bar, stroll through our historic corridor exhibition, borrow complimentary Hunter rain boots for local walks, or ride our cruiser bicycles around town.

No, we do not have an on-site pool; however, our hotel guests enjoy access to Lake Forest’s private beach on Lake Michigan located 1 mile away (we provide complimentary cruiser bicycles and vehicle parking passes).

Our property features secure electronic keycard access for guest rooms and elevators, 24-hour front desk monitoring, on-site management, and continuous safety maintenance across all common areas.

Yes, we accommodate up to two dogs per room, weighing up to 40 pounds each. A non-refundable fee of $100 plus tax per dog is billed at check-in; dogs must be kept on a leash in common areas, and certified service animals are allowed in all dining venues.

Yes, complimentary luggage storage is available at our front desk for early arrivals or following check-out.

Yes, The Deer Path Inn is a 100% smoke-free property. Smoking or vaping of any substance is strictly prohibited inside guest rooms, balconies, courtyards, and common spaces, and deep-cleaning fee violations apply.

Yes, same-day laundry and dry cleaning services are available. Items given to Guest Services by 9:00 AM will be returned by 6:30 PM (laundry bags and slips are provided in guest room closets).

Yes, Guest Services is available 24/7 by dialing "0" on your guest room phone or by visiting our front desk.