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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Interior entrance
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$85
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

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1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Loyola University Chicago
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrigley Field
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(114 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(135 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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

3-star hotel in Downtown Evanston
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG offers 159 accommodations with safes 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 refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 8500 square feet (790 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG is a smoke-free property.

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 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Reviews

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 898 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 411 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1652 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Beautiful area and comfortable hotel

Very helpful and friendly staff. Wonderful breakfast buffett. Gorgeous view out window.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location with restaurant access

Overall, the stay was good. The hotel needs some updating and more cleaning. My bed was very comfortable and the buffet breakfast was very good. The desk staff were very nice and helpful. Great location to the nearby restaurants and lake. Parking garage needs a complete remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very solid and had plenty to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

sreedhar

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were small and cramped, and staff charged unnecessary extra taxes. Overall not a good experience, especially for those traveling with family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

khalil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, and comfortable, without being over-priced
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Novela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this hotel and its surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location in Evanston. Purple line train runs and is noisy frequently. Elevator is very slow. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Parking is good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Didmar, Glendale

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve, Prescott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is a good value for the money. It's clean and safe with easy parking. Evanston is easily accessible, with plenty of walkable neighborhoods. I was happy with my stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jutta

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Overall ok, a bit outdated and I hated the window AC unit, very loud. Staff was not consistently friendly, depending on staff on duty and time of day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location for our vacation this week-An easy walk to the beach, to Northwestern, to public transportation, and lots of dining options. The hotel desk employees were kind and helpful and our room was nice. You could hear the purple line from our side of the building (which runs early and late) but it didn’t keep us from sleeping -we were so tired from our days’ adventures!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

Family vacation

Breakfast was good Bed was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Evelin, Halesite

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Close to town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Atul

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel, Milwaukee

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a very good stay. Friendly personnel. Was disappointed that the pool was out of order.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zanele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall appearance in my room was lackluster, peeling wallpaper around shower. Dirty dishes in clean pile and cold coffee for over priced breakfast which was an added fee
Shabby-ish older bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025