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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant
Restaurant
Interior entrance
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Gym

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

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(90 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(109 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Suburban hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG offers 159 accommodations with a safe 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 fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Michigan. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the clean guestrooms
  • 15 minutes by foot from Lake Michigan and a 2-minute drive from Northwestern University
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 centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 8500 square feet (790 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, 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.

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 8,500 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 12 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 744 out of 1389 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1389 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1389 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1389 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1389 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Madison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Judith

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly disappointed

Hotel room was in need of updating and a detailed cleaning. Wallpaper was peeling and stained, ceiling patched, part of bed frame broken, shower curtain old and torn, alarm clock in need of being thrown away from how broken and patched it was. Spend your money and go somewhere else! This is not a deal no matter what it costs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anouk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was VERY welcoming and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Mustafa was amazing! Very professional and sweet!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdoulkader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

RHONDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property needs updates. The walls/doors seem to be thin. You could hear conversations easily. Outter door near 1112 slams loudly. Staff was nice and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of downtown Chicago
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith N

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I didn't care for is the cost for breakfast, but $10 isn't too bad. All in all out was good tho.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prakash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

roberto

Travelled with partner
Not much to say.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service

Comfy but could be better

Comfortable stay but hotel was very dated. Needs a bit of sprucing up and cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, convenient location next to Northwestern campus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very clean and comfortable. You are a walking distance from serval restaurants and a couple of grocery stores. Highly recommend staying at the Holiday Inn
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Evanston Hotel!

Great option for a near-Chicago hotel. The location in Evanston is really nice and offers many easily walkable dining and shopping options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025