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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Front of property
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Restaurant
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • City view
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201

What's nearby

  • Northwestern University - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Baha'i House of Worship - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Loyola University Chicago - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Aragon Ballroom - 10 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Wrigley Field - 12 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dempster Station - 4 min walk
  • Evanston Davis Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cupitol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Todoroki - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shang Noodle & Chinese - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pono Ono Poke - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Near Northwestern University, Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a gym. In addition to a business center and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and free newspapers
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A gift shop, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 159 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 27-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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Exterior

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,000 reviews
The price is $171
includes taxes & fees
$150 per night
May 27 - May 28
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 organized 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 available
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 18.00 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG on May 20, 2025 start from $115.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

Self parking is available for USD 18.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG located?

Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Northwestern University. Baha'i House of Worship is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away. Dempster Station is only a 4-minute walk and Davis Metro Station is 6 minutes.

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 1306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1306 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimuyen

Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Amenities
Great property and service.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Evanston!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
MARY at the front desk was the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always stay at this Holiday Inn because the staff are very friendly. The rooms are comfortable and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Evanston is a great place to stay and this is a nice hotel. The staff are consistently super helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anouk

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

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property and friendly service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always good value for money. Lovely professional and friendly lady checking us in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rahme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, especially the front desk lady.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

This hotel is a good value for money and is well located.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very good stay....thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and reasonably priced. It was perfect for an overnight stay. I’m sure we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was a bit more limited than I was hoping for, but I have no major complaints. The room was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room, easy walk to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service from the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice room. Clean and comfortable—though the coffee maker didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean hotel, great area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, it was our 4th time at this hotel and it is super convenient and very well situated.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

YoonJun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location nice hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better parking needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tigist

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, welcoming staff,Clean and comfortable bedrooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025