Everyone's favorite for lunch or dinner, and lingering conversations. Two blocks south on Oak Park Avenue, One block east on North Boulevard. ERIK'S DELICATESSEN RESTAURANT. Popular local restaurant for salads, burgers and treats. Two blocks south on Oak Park Avenue. GEPPETTO'S RISTORANTE. Their pizzas and pastas are local favorites, for take-out or eat-in. One and a half blocks south on Oak Park Avenue. An Oak Park Gem in an informal setting, serving lunch and dinner. Three blocks south on Oak Park Avenue. Stir-fry bar loaded with over 70 of the highest quality and freshest ingredients. One block east on Lake Street. Unique and very tasty oriental cuisine offerings, stir-fry dishes. One block east on Lake Street, near corner of Lake Street and Oak Park Avenue. Sinfully rich ice cream confections. Try the dulce de leche flavor. One block south on Oak Park Avenue. THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE. Hard to walk by without the urge to drop in. Breakfast served daily. Three blocks west on Lake Street, corner of Forest Avenue and Lake Street. PAPASPIROS RESTAURANT. Popular, superb Greek Cuisine. Classic Italian with a beautiful atmosphere and ambiance! One block south, on Oak Park ave. If you have a taste for a dog, it's unbeatable! Rated in Top-ten Nationwide. Always busy, with a diverse menu. Breakfast served daily. Two and a half blocks south on Oak Park Avenue, next to Lake L station. Which is finer, Vivaldi or Cucina Paradiso? You have to try each to decide! WINBERIE'S RESTAURANT AND BAR. A favorite for business lunches dinner dates; breakfast served on Sundays. One block south, corner of Lake Street and Oak Park Avenue.

PERIOD AND SIGNATURE SUITES. Two Queen beds, sitting area, tub with whirlpool jets, and mini kitchen. 1 King size bed, sitting area, and mini kitchen. Queen size bed, sitting area, and mini kitchen. More spacious than the Parlor Room, and decorated with more antiques. Also has a seperate day bed. Some rooms have full kitchens. 1 Queen bed in main room and the adjoining room has a full size murphy bed, and mini kitchen. Furnished with selected antiques. King size bed, sitting area, imported marble Jacuzzi for two, and mini kitchen. Grand Signature Suite. King size bed, sitting area, imported marble Jacuzzi for two, and a gas fireplace to keep you warm and cozy! We Offer Discounted Rates for Online Reservations! All mini kitchens have refrigerator, microwave and sink. Rates are effective April 2007, and subject to change without notice.

Perfect for a light italian meal, with seasonal sidewalk seating. Five blocks west on Lake Street, next to the. Excellent indian dishes and a very popular lunch/dinner bar. Four blocks west on Lake Street, across from the. Will sate your taste for Thai, spicy but not too hot, for eat-in or take-out. Five blocks west on Lake Street, then south one block on the Marion Street Mall in. Fine Italian fare, with a lively atmosphere. Five blocks west on Lake Street, two blocks south on Marion Street. Northern Chinese cuisine, for eat-in or take-out. An intimate Bistro setting with outstanding food. Five blocks west on Lake Street, one block north on Marion Street. PETERSEN'S ICE CREAM PARLOUR. An Oak Park treasure - Petersen's Homemade Ice Creams are a meal in themselves. Two blocks north on Oak Park Avenue, four blocks west on Chicago Avenue. (a long ten minutes, but worth it:-). PHILANDER'S RESTAURANT. Featuring an oustanding Oyster Bar, wonderful steaks and the best drinks bar (with nightly live music) in the area. Five blocks west on Lake Street, three blocks south on Marion Street. POOR PHIL'S RESTAURANT. An informal restaurant and lively sports bar with popular sidewalk seating.

The Write Inn offers attentive services for the business traveler, including. Free Wi Fi (Wireless internet) available in entire hotel Restaurant. Fax and Copy Service. Internet Kiosk Stations. 24 Hour Front Desk Service. Meeting room and convention type facilities 2 blocks away The Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce is just minutes away at 1010 Lake Street. Convention information

The Write Inn is your home in. whether you are here for touring, business or visiting. We offer a choice of accomodations, from comfortable economy and family rooms period and signature suites. 100% Smoke Free hotel, 24 hour Front Desk and Concierge service, and washer/dryer laundry rooms available. The Write Inn is conveniently located in Oak Park's Historic District, home of the many celebrated. Metra and CTA train lines to the Loop in downtown Chicago just a few minutes walk away, and Oak Park is centrally located for driving to anywhere in the western suburbs. Each room is furnished with individually selected antiques and accessories of the 20's - yet they have been meticulously renovated with the latest conveniences to assure your comfort and enjoyment, including Sealy Posturepedic bedding and cable TV. excellent restaurants nearby, and The Write Inn is situated adjacent to. featuring tennis courts and children's play areas. If you are wondering about how to park in Oak Park, Select our see parking instructions. The Write Inn - An Inn of Distinction on the Avenue 211 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 (708) 383-4800,

Parking Instructions The Write Inn is a unique historic village, with plenty of shops, restaurants and wonderful places to walk. With all the great history and conveniences of public transportation, there are not as many places to park. Never fear, The Write Inn is happy to provide complimentary overnight parking for all of our guests. We have a secure parking garage located just 1.5 blocks from the hotel. It is typically easiest upon arrival in Oak Park, to come to the front of the hotel for check-in, unloading of bags and etc. From there we will direct you to our convenient parking garage. For daytime options, you can easily stay in the garage, or if you are going out and about throughout the day, there is plenty of street parking throughout the Village.

is not complete without a visit and tour of the. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. and a walk through the afficianados will enjoy a visit to his. For Family Fun near The Write Inn, visit the. Oak Park Conservatory. spend time on the playgrounds and tennis courts at. take in a movie at the. or go shopping at the Gap and Gap Kids in. Oak Park Visitors Bureau is nearby, and offers tour information and ideas for tourism in the area. offers a versatile trip planner for a vacation of business trip to Illinois (and your visit to Oak Park!). Further west from Oak Park, the is spectacular and just a 15 minute drive away, while offers seasonal displays and beautiful walks about 30 minutes away. And then there is Chicago... From the hugely popular and other attractions; to the celebrated. Field Museum of Natural History. or just spend a day sightseeing; the Things To Do in Chicago are endless.

ECONOMY FAMILY ROOMS. Most Economy room, basic room with 1 full size bed. Basic Room with Queen Bed. Two double beds, sofa sitting area, and mini kitchen. Two Queen beds, sitting area, tub with whirlpool jets, and Mini Kitchen. Mini Kitchens have refrigerator, microwave and sink. We Offer Discounted Rates for Online Reservations!! Rates are effective April 2005 and subject to change without notice.

Chef Ala brings to Oak Park over 18 years of professional cooking experience. He is a certified Executive Chef with the American Culinary Federation and has competed in numerous culinary salons around the world. Most recently Ala was the opening Executive Chef of the Historic Allerton Hotel in Chicago after their 80 million dollar renovation. Ala has also run the Le Meridien hotel and Chez Paul Restaurant in Chicago. In Boston Ala was the chef of The Colonnade Hotel and Brasserie Jo. In Florida he was at the Boca Raton Resort and Club and spent 7 years in the Caribbean working at resorts in Puerto Rico, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. At Hemmingway's Bistro the menu combines classic French dishes with the freshest Midwest ingredients. Each day there is a Plat du Jour featuring such staples as Coq au Vin, Cassoulet Toulousain, Bouillabaisse, Beef Wellington and Duck al`orange. The daily specials reflect the chefs love for fresh seafood. Using mostly East coast seafood flown in from Boston daily the chef creates dishes like wild mushroom-crusted halibut on horseradish whipped potatoes and roasted sea bass on cassoulet beans. There is also a Parisian seafood bar offering towers of Plateau de Fruit de Mer, fresh oysters and clams. Whenever in the Chicago Area it's worth a trip to Hemmingway's Bistro located conveniently in The Write Inn and just 20 minutes from the downtown loop. Call ahead for reservations!! Bon Appetite!! -The Hemmingways Staff-

The Write Inn is a 100% Smoke Free hotel, having 65 hotel rooms, and 15 shorter and longer term apartments for rental by the week or month. Each hotel room is furnished with individually selected antiques accessories of the 20's and meticulously renovated with the latest conveniences to assure your comfort and enjoyment: New Sealy Posturepedic Bedding. Color TV with Cable: ESPN, HBO, CNN, TNT, History Channel. Suites and family rooms have new galley mini kitchens with refrigerator, sink and microwave. Designated as a smoke free hotel. Handicapped accessible rooms available. Room Features and Descriptions. Economy Family Rooms. Period Signature Suites

Are you moving or in transit? Happen to be in town consulting on business? Remodeling the home and need a place to stay? Furnished apartments Short Term Leases!! Begin at $325 a week Or $975 a month!!*. *Rates subject to avilability and blackout dates. Upcoming events in Oak Park Click for a new schedule! Upcoming events in Chicago. The Write Inn is just 20 min to Chicago! Special #2 Online reservations made thru our site get a 5% discount!!! * Come Visit Oak Park and tour the historic Frank LLoyd Wright homes, dine in our quaint restaurants and shop in our charming shops. Not to mention be only 20 min from downtown Chicago!!

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