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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property

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

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, Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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
(57 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • City view

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 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 this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Suburban hotel with a restaurant, near Lake Michigan
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 location 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.

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 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
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. 956 out of 1749 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 439 out of 1749 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1749 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1749 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1749 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Meg

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs a serious update. The halls look like something out of the 70's. I had to move from the first room because the bathroom smelled like mold. I can't believe that they wanted to charge me over $600.00 a night for being there on a Saturday. The place looks like a run down motel off the highway. However, the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very nice. Housekeeing service everyday. All staff at hotel was friendly and very helpful with any questions I had. Parking garage on site.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and quiet. Pleasant and capable staff. Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was great, they were incredibly friendly with us. Breakfast was very good and they had many healthy options. Overall a great hotel to stay at!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kimuyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was lovely except I would say this place is not handicap friendly in the parking lot entrance to hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ok
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite| Beautiful Neighborhood|Good Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

shengchun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was Clean but the front desk staff were not friendly and not professional.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Baichan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for four nights, and requested two times for cleaning, and the cleaning lady only did once. She pretended not understanding English and was Very unfriendly. Old and tired mattress and pillows and towels. Microwave is the only plus. Paid $350 per night for the NU family weekend. Not worth the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff and housekeeping!!! Great customer service!! Very convenient location and easy parking!! Wish hotel have more amenities, such as restaurants and bars😅
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Terrible water pressure, very noisy neighbors, not worth the money
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Hotel was quiet, nearly empty? Perhaps because the rates were very very expensive for so far out of the city. At least they could include the $18 parking along with the $400 per night rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARLA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ended up loving staying up on a top floor. Lakeview. Beautiful sunrise and moonrise!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My only problem was noise from the train.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jaime

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ive stayed many times at this location always happy ,but this time alot of door slaming between 12-1:30 am so I didnt get a good rest .I was in room 505 ..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

rebecca

Business traveller
A/c and heat was very loud as was the nose from the El train nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025