A Local Lore Since 1929 A Legendary Hotel in Lake Forest, IL
Find a place that satisfies your need for a refined Old-World escape without the air travel. Meet a friend for our legendary Afternoon Tea, stroll among the fragrant flowers in the garden, and get to know fellow travelers as you relax in the plush leather chairs in our sitting room. This is where the rich tradition of English innkeeping meets modern-day sensibilities.
- 3 Award Winning Dining Establishments
- 4,500 sq. ft. of Meeting & Event Space
- 24-hour Fitness Center
- Complimentary Valet Parking
- Bell Service
- Evening Milk & Cookies
- Bicycles for Borrowing
- Complimentary WiFi
- In-Room Dining
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History Lake Forest’s Brilliant Tradition
Deer Path Inn’s storied past dates back to 1857. Colonel William Sage Johnston’s home was built on the site of an old hunter’s log cabin near a former Indian trail that led to Lake Michigan.
Colonel William Sage Johnston’s home was reimagined as a brand-new hotel in Lake Forest.
A harrowing fire broke out on the third floor, making headlines and requiring extensive repairs.
The National Register of Historic Places and the Historic Hotels of America added our hotel to their lists.
Deer Path Inn celebrated 75 years of brilliant hospitality.
Our hotel kicked off the year with a grand reopening after a meticulous interior renovation.
We’re celebrating 95 years as an integral part of the Lake Forest community and look forward to welcoming you.