Harvey House Bed and Breakfast 107 S. Scoville Avenue Oak Park Illinois 60302 USA http://www.harveyhousebb.com Phone: +1-708-848-6810 Cellular: +1-708-955-7254 Toll-free: +1-888-848-6810

General Information

On Chicago Tribune's Best Hotel List (Dec 07)and Chicago Magazine's best neighborhood Inns (May 08)! Chicago's Most luxurious romantic inn with oversized luxury baths. Five suites, all with private baths. WIFI and Internet Guest workstation with color copier, fax, printer provided. 3 King suites, 2 Queen suites, 3 jucuzzi suites, 4 suites with fireplaces, and two suites with kitchens!

Perfect location 8 miles from Chicago. Walk 2 ½ blocks to “L” and Metro Trains for superb access to downtown Chicago, O’Hare and Midway Airports. Walk to dozens of shops and restaurants. Running track (1/4 mile) within a block. We are in the heart of the historical district featuring Frank Lloyd Wright tours and Ernest Hemingway’s museum. Ideal for business travelers, families and tourist.

Our Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen, formal dining room or the Brussels Belguim stone patio is a perfect spot for breakfast. During the week and weekends a full gourmet breakfast is prepared, and we accommodate most diet preferences. The common area is noted for its fireplace, piano rotunda, book shelves, and french doors leading to the outside patio. Each room has its own distinctive decor and guests love to explore unoccupied rooms to see where they would like to stay next time. Amenities include terry robes, TV/VCR, Internet connection, FAX and copier, phone for local calls.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Suites
• There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 155.00 and $ 255.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 155.00 and $ 310.00
• Other Accommodations: Suites

Amenities

Meals

• Breakfast is included with room rate

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas (outside, but not on patio when other guest are present)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Limitations on children staying (case by case basis)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Wine and Cheese provided)
• Deposit amount required (All room rates are subject to change (USD American Dollars). Tax is additional to all prices quoted. A deposit equal to one nights stay is required to hold a room(s). On extended stays, a deposit equal to first nights stay plus one half remainder nights is required to hold room.we reserve the right to refuse service to those whose behavior is detrimental to our home!)
• Cancellations:
  Refund of deposit less $20 handling fee if cancellation is made 7 days (168 hours) before stated arrival time. On cancellations made less than 7 days before scheduled arrival time, a gift certificate in the deposit amount (less $20 handling fee) may be requested. The gift certificate is good for one year from cancellation date. Otherwise deposit is forfeited
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Illinois Bed and Breakfast Association

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Victorian
• Built in 1890
• Opened for business in 2003
• Restored / Remodeled in 2000
• Parking available (Off Street)

Location

• Location is best described as: City
  
• Nearest major city: Chicago, IL (8 miles)
• Directions to property:
  Via Train or "L": Green Line "L" westbound (Harlem train) from Downtown Chicago approx 8 miles to exit at Ridgeland Stop. Walk west on South Blvd. 2 blocks to Scoville, go South to B&B. On Metra to Oak Park: Exit Oak Park Avenue stop. Walk east on South Blvd. to Scoville, go south to Harvey House B&B.
• Nearest major airport: ORD 10 miles
• Directions from airport:
  From Ohare Airport: 11 miles : Start out going North on DEPARTURES. 0.03 miles 2: Merge onto I-190 E. 0.70 miles 3: Take the exit toward US-12/ US-45 S/ MANNHEIM RD. 0.28 miles 4: Merge onto US-45 S/ MANNHEIM RD/ US-12 E toward MANNHEIM RD. 1.09 miles 5: Turn LEFT onto LAWRENCE AVE. 0.78 miles 6: Turn RIGHT onto RIVER RD. 0.94 miles 7: RIVER RD becomes DES PLAINES RIVER RD. 2.84 miles 8: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto N 1ST AVE/ IL-171. 1.90 miles 9: Turn LEFT onto LAKE ST. 2.39 miles 10: Turn RIGHT onto N SCOVILLE AVE. 0.11 miles From Midway Airport:Start out going North on S CICERO AVE 5.76 miles 2: Merge onto EISENHOWER EXWY W/ I-290 W via the ramp- on the left. 1.20 miles 4: Take the AUSTIN BLVD exit- exit number 23A- on the left. 0.27 miles 5: Turn RIGHT onto S AUSTIN BLVD. 0.76 miles 6: Turn LEFT onto WASHINGTON BLVD. 0.50 miles 7: Turn RIGHT onto S RIDGELAND AVE. 0.24 miles 8: Turn LEFT onto PLEASANT ST. 0.17 miles 9: Turn RIGHT onto S SCOVILLE AVE. 0.12 miles Total Estimated Time: Total Distance: 9.04 miles 20 minutes
• Meeting places:
  • "L"
  • metro
  • Train

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Beth Harvey
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There is one cat on the property

Area Attractions

Aquarium, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Unity Temple, Ernest Hemmingway Birthplace and Museum, Oak Park Attractions, Frank Loyd Wright Studio and Home Tours, Religious Services

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Swimming pool with adult only deck 1 block, Jogging 1/4 mile track within a block, Shopping, Sight-seeing