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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property

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A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
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A hallway with large, illuminated wall panels and a tiled floor.
A hotel lobby with two elevators, a reception desk with a lamp, and a sign indicating 'Elevators'.
A modern building with a large glass facade, a parking garage entrance, and a church spire in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Place, Halim Time & Glass Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, 1111 Church Street Evanston
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(139 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(167 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

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're just a quick walk from Northwestern University. 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 location and the breakfast
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Northwestern University and 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 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1149 out of 2044 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 492 out of 2044 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 224 out of 2044 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 2044 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 2044 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, large rooms with everything needed for a long stay, and lots of amenities nearby.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, great staff, reasonable parking,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yijia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, room quiet and clean, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yijia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly stuff, convenient area, nice price
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location in Evanston.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was convenient and walking distance to the CTA. And in a very quiet safe clean area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect spot since it’s close to the train and walking distance to restaurants and stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place in Chicago area with small town vibes
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with great view, good walking distance to Northwestern and cute Evanston.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Staff very respectful and reliable. I recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place, good location, and some of the lowest parking fees for hotels in Chicago area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krissan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful as always very helpful as well
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a welcoming place to stay. Great location. Quiet comfortable room. Near food and shopping as well as Northwestern U.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, employees and breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Maksym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Pillows were soft and the view of the water and city was pretty!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Durlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place was clean and the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Repeat guest of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff who were readily available to help guests with any needs or questions they might have. Excellent breakfast menu, preparation and service. Hotel location convenient to restaurants, tourist spots and public transportation. Very safe neighborhood and again, hotel team able to provide excellent walking directions to sites in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an overall great experience. I especially appreciated that they provided Dove products in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable after a long flight. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026