Inn at Water's Edge

College of Dupage, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, West Chicago, United States

Guest rating: 4.8 / 5

Overview

Inn at Water's Edge is a small, campus-area lodging option in the West Chicago/Glen Ellyn area near the College of DuPage (425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137). Guest feedback highlights a very limited number of rooms (around six total), which contributes to a notably quiet stay. The property holds a strong public rating of 4.8/5 from 27 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are described as bright and modern, and some stays have included flexible sleeping arrangements such as a king bed plus a rollaway bed and a pack-and-play. A room view is specifically called out by guests as a standout feature. Because the inn is small, the overall atmosphere tends to feel calm and low-traffic.

Breakfast & Service

A continental breakfast is included, with service described as ordered the day before and delivered in the morning, either to the room or served in a lounge area. Reviews also emphasize easy check-in and attentive, friendly staff. Management is noted for keeping the inn in excellent condition.

Location & Nearby Things To Do

The inn sits extremely close to the Cleve Carney Museum of Art (about 171 m away), making it convenient for campus arts visits. Other nearby attractions include The Morton Arboretum (about 3.0 km), Cosley Zoo (about 5.8 km), and Cantigny Park and the First Division Museum at Cantigny (about 7.2–7.5 km). Guests can also reach DuPage Children’s Museum and Naper Settlement (about 9.8–10.7 km), plus larger outings like Brookfield Zoo (about 19.3 km).

Connectivity

Free Wi‑Fi is provided, supporting typical streaming, browsing, and work-from-laptop needs during a campus-area stay. Other on-site amenities are not documented in the available property information.

Best for

This inn suits travelers who value quiet, low-occupancy lodging, since reviews emphasize the very small number of rooms and a peaceful atmosphere. It’s also a strong fit for visitors to the College of DuPage and the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, which is only about 171 meters away. Guests who appreciate simple, organized service may like the continental breakfast ordering and delivery setup and the consistently praised staff.

Travel tips

If you plan to have breakfast on-site, expect to place your continental breakfast order the day before so it can be delivered in the morning or served in the lounge. For easy planning, the closest cultural stop is the Cleve Carney Museum of Art (about a 2–3 minute walk), while The Morton Arboretum is roughly 3.0 km away for a short drive. Because the property is very small (around six rooms), availability may be limited compared with larger hotels.

What guests say

Reviews consistently highlight how small and quiet the inn is, with only a handful of rooms contributing to a calm atmosphere. Guests frequently mention friendly staff, easy check-in, and strong management/maintenance standards. The breakfast experience stands out as organized and convenient, with ordering ahead and delivery to the room or service in a lounge. Family travelers note flexible room setups (including rollaway and pack-and-play) and enjoyable views from the room; no recurring negative themes are evident in the provided excerpts.

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