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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $140
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(136 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • City view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(159 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • City view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

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

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

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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1086 out of 1934 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 464 out of 1934 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 1934 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1934 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1934 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shondea

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Nice people working there! Nice and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

shann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent. Very walkable to nearby shopping and restaurants. Staff at the front desk were so friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Durlene

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy bed and pillows. Clean and modern hotel. Nice hot breakfast buffet at the hotel's restaurant (not included in daily rate).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, clean room. Very very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent service and location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Gurpreet

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pooja

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lino

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ji Young

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Sheldon

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The room was very dated. There were no extra amenities such as f stops, hair cover, etc. The shower curtain was too short, resulting in the floor getting soaked. The staff neglected to make up our room one day and when we complained we got the runaround saying it must have been our fault that we left the do not disturb sign on, which was not true!They were supposed to deliver towels and coffee and it took two requests for them to comply. They were supposed to put them in the room, instead left everything in a plastic bag hanging from the outside door handle.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reasonably priced, clean room, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John d

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cameron was very nice and attentive ! Enjoyed the free coffee and paid complementary breakfast option
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Norbert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mirella

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty outdated hotel, limited TV channels, right next to the train too; but otherwise it was quiet and location is convenient! Easy to Uber everywhere too!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are a bit run down, but the staff more than makes up for it with their willingness to go the extra mile for their customers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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