Graduate by Hilton Evanston

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
Serves dinner and brunch
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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1625 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Place, Halim Time & Glass Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, 1111 Church Street Evanston
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Home Alone Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Home Alone Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room With Mobility Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Bed Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Graduate by Hilton Evanston

A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking and free use of bicycles.
Graduate by Hilton Evanston offers 119 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Graduate by Hilton Evanston's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 7 minutes by foot from Lake Michigan and a 2-minute drive from Northwestern University
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Graduate by Hilton Evanston offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Graduate by Hilton Evanston also features multilingual staff, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a lift. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Evanston hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Homestead Room – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch and dinner.
Homestead Room Lounge – This bar serves brunch and dinner. Open daily.
Homestead Coffee Car – This coffee shop serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 20 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 6 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Homestead Coffee Car
  • Homestead Room
  • Homestead Room Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

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
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1927
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving after regular check-in hours are asked to use the courtesy phone inside and follow the posted instructions for late check-in assistance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 25 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 35.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 20.00 per night(300 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 1:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Evanston Homestead
Homestead Evanston
Homestead Hotel Evanston
Homestead Evanston Hotel
Graduate Evanston
The Homestead Evanston
Graduate by Hilton Evanston Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Evanston Evanston
Graduate by Hilton Evanston Hotel Evanston

Graduate by Hilton Evanston Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 666 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute and cozy and the perfect place to stay for visiting NU families.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really like staying here. The staff makes us feel at home and are very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Curious staff, clean rooms, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful building, great restaurant and professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible decor and overall vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, clean, good exercise room, bar & food was good. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and quirky - great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay fantastic restaurant fantastic staff
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our regular place to stay when we come to Chicago. We like the nearness to multiple coffee shops and other interest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was so gorgeous, along with the hotel. Love the unique vibe and the staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was amazing the staff were very friendly !!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This staff was friendly, rooms were clean but noticed very few details that were missed, nothing too bothersome. Rooms are great in size and decor was very pleasant. Bar was also excellent. Beautiful walking distance to shops and restaurants. Neighborhood is also vibrant and safe at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
walking distance of many shops and coffee shops
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruotao

Nice historical building. Clean and spacious room. Good restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super sweet and everything went smoothly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kalani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely lovely, and the check-in and check-out process was smooth and effortless.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very nice and the staff were so friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jiyoon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location if you are visiting Northwestern. Close to everything. Nicely decorated and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic old building with 'charm'. Elevators were a bit tiny and small, but otherwise the property was nice. The bar had great drinks and was cozy. There's not much area parking, but valet was easy and fair.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicely appointed hotel that has fantastic lake views. Nice change from other hotels in Evanston.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food, friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vintage hotel beautifully kept! Our stay was wonderful. We will return
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026