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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Lake Michigan

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Exterior
Interior entrance
Front of property
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

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1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Northwestern University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Loyola University Chicago
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wrigley Field
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Evanston

In suburbs.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this well-placed hotel, you'll find Lake Michigan and Northwestern University. Loyola University Chicago and Lincoln Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Northwestern University - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Welsh-Ryan Arena - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Loyola University Chicago - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Aragon Ballroom - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Wrigley Field - 12 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Dempster Station - 4 min walk
  • Evanston Davis Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cupitol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Todoroki - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shang Noodle & Chinese - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pono Ono Poke - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3-star hotel near Lake Michigan
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 8500 square feet (790 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Evanston hotel is smoke free.

  • 159 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 8500 sq ft of conference space
  • 790 sq m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG offers 159 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 18 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 18.00 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Best Western University
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston Hotel
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston
University Plaza Hotel Evanston
University Plaza Evanston

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1259 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the proximity to Chicago and Northwestern..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay except for the noise created by the metro train every 15 minutes or so. Really hard to get a good nights sleep with the train noise.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel - great value - super staff
An exceptional hotel - beautiful views - wonderful staff. They went above and beyond to assist our friend who had a problem with his reservation. Beds are really cumfy. Pillows are amazing. Breakfast was delicious. A great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINDA, WILMINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent staff!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area had everything we needed and was easy to access
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staffs and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Victor

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
i found a t shirt behind the restroom door. Maybe the last guest left. And a mass of hair under pillow. disgusting
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We have stayed at this Hotel over the last 5 years on numerous occasions staff is always great ,great location, but you can see there not keeping on deep cleaning etc starting to show wear ..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

STEFANIE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

YoonJun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location nice hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alexis

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One elevator was broken during our stay but otherwise was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted with friendly faces at check-in. Staff went out of their way to make our stay amazing. Definitely pay for parking ahead to save yourself some money (unless you are an IHG member…then you pay less anyway).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was very convenient for using the El. Great dining options that are walkable, plus close to the Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaeseok

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024