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The Gem Museum Suites

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Lake Michigan

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Two Beds, Washer/Dryer) | Private kitchen
Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer) | Living area
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer) | Living area
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Three Beds, Washer/Dryer) | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly

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1555 Oak Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Northwestern University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Loyola University Chicago
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wrigley Field
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Three Beds, Washer/Dryer)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Three Beds, Washer/Dryer)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Two Beds, Washer/Dryer)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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Suite, Mobility Accessible, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

Suite, Mobility Accessible, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Penthouse, Washer/Dryer) | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Penthouse, Washer/Dryer)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Two Beds, Washer/Dryer) | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Two Beds, Washer/Dryer)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, City View (Washer, Dryer)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Two Bed XL, Washer/Dryer) | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Two Bed XL, Washer/Dryer)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer) | Living area

Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden View (Washer/Dryer)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden View (Washer/Dryer)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Evanston

Heart of Evanston.You'll find Lake Michigan and Northwestern University within 2 miles (3 km) of this Evanston hotel. Also, Baha'i House of Worship is within 3 miles (5 km) and Loyola University Chicago is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Northwestern University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Baha'i House of Worship - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Loyola University Chicago - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Wrigley Field - 12 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Evanston Davis Street Station - 6 min walk
  • Davis Metro Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bennison's Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Diablo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Noodles & Company - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Gem Museum Suites

3-star hotel near Lake Michigan
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Gem Museum Suites. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Evanston hotel is smoke free.

  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Gem Museum Suites offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers and coffee/tea makers. 45-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Gem Museum Suites.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Gem Museum Suites Hotel
The Gem Museum Suites Evanston
The Gem Museum Suites Hotel Evanston

The Gem Museum Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mara, Sheboygan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay. The hotel is very clean and we loved the sitdown breakfast that was included. It was nice having a bedroom with a door to keep things quiet. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Useful Evanston Business Hotel
Great hotel for business travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and new hotel. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot
This is a lovely spot. It was quiet, basically a studio apartment with a washing machine. And an easy walk to a coffee shop, bakery, 7-11. The signs inside said they will soon have a Mediterranean restaurant as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAULA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
LOVED THIS HOTEL IN EVERY WAY!
This hotel FAR EXCEEDED my expectations. I selected this hotel for a girls shopping weekend and everyone was absolutely amazed at what a wonderful selection I had made. It was sparkly clean, comfortable, beautiful windows and the included breakfast was the biggest treat. Just hit reserve and enjoy a fabulous urban environment getaway with easy parking and complete safety.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprise of this hotel in deep heart of Evanston. Quiet, convenient, near Evanston center and mostly warm and family hospitality. Great breakfast Unlike - We were missing one (only one) wardrobe to put our staff. But room was huge so at the end of the day this was absorb in the wonderful service, room and staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay in Evanston
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Suggestions
The place is comfortable although the rooms are small. Suggestions are: Open the restaurant at 7:30 am instead of 8:00 am. All the pillows were way too thick and they had no other pillows available. The blankets were too light and the gym didn't have enough equipment in it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Walking distance to the lively strip!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Almost Perfect
The GEM Museum Suites is perfectly located for our visit with our son. Though not in downtown shopping area of Evanston it is not far. Parking, on the side of building, was very convenient but comes with a cost of $20 p/d. The decor is very impressive and recently renovated. It is not a huge hotel, which makes it feel "homey." During our 6 days stay we met only one other group of 3 guest and they were checking out. (We were told the next week would be very busy.) The suite is equipped with all we needed: kitchenette, fridge, dishwasher, etc., all very condensed. The separate bedroom with two queen size beds is separate from the sitting area/kitchenette area, just down a short hall, just inside the entry door. The ONLY negatives are the new flooring is laminate "snaps, crackles and pops" in certain areas because of poor adhesion and the instructions for using the TV streaming (there are 2 TVs) in the suite and the coffee to water ratio for the Mr. Coffee maker are very lacking.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
We had an exceptional stay at GEM Museum Suites. It has a fantastic artsy niche style. Everything appears brand new & are stylish. The kitchen comes with pots pans, cups, coffee maker, dishwashing soap, washer/dryer combo, etc. I didn't see any laundry detergent in the room but I did see the hotel room cleaners had single packages on the cart, seems to be offered if needed. My mom who has very high standards raves about the hotel & room. I gave all 5 stars except the "comfort" category I reduced to 4 stars only because the bedspreads are waffled sheets. It looks like a comforter but it is not. So only 2 sheets are on the bed. For late October even with the heater on we were cold at night. They do have blankets and we got some once asked. For some reason they don't leave them in the room. All other hotels I stay in (which is often around the world) always have a blanket/comforter on the bed plus an extra blanket in the closet. Also the sofa bed sheets were not automatically in the room either. Luckily I checked before we went out and was able to request and make the bed before we had a late night. The staff is very professional friendly and accommodating. if you have a need they will make sure it gets taken care of. If GEM makes the beds with blankets and puts extras, as well as, sofa bed sheets in the closet it is a perfect stay! Their breakfast is outstanding too! The ambience is fantastic, the servers are kind & helpful. The breakfast menu has many options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

4/10 Poor

Asif

Travelled with family and small children
I had two bedrooms suite and only one bathroom for bedrooms Breakfast was terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and unique
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rafael, Olney

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

8/10 Good

william

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't open the door to my room (615) without a physical key.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing, great Tiffany stain glass to look at while eating. Parking was so easy, and staff were very friendly. Room was clean, a little small but worked great for what we need it for, loved the full kitchen. Will return every time we are in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miyann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place staff is friendly helpful. The complementary breakfast was excellent. Not a buffet, but individually prepared meal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent for a stay in Evanston/Northwestern
Lovely! The suite was large with separate bedroom, and living room/kitchen. It had a washing machine in the bathroom and a dishwasher in the kitchen. Very new. Very clean. Great location. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024