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Graduate by Hilton Evanston

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Lobby
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
$121
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

Explore the area

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1625 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Place, Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Halim Time & Glass Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Double Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Home Alone Suite) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite (Home Alone Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Home Alone Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Graduate by Hilton Evanston

4-star hotel in Downtown Evanston
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Graduate by Hilton Evanston offers 119 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Evanston hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Graduate by Hilton Evanston is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 20 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1927
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 10 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 35.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 20.00 per night(300 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
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, and cash
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
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

Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Evanston Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Berea

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

A+

I’m not remembering names, but the ladies working Friday evening and Saturday morning were the nicest front desk hotel employees I’ve ever encountered. Absolutely perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edman

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joslyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First off, when you get there, there’s just so much appeal. It’s a cute little hotel in an older building and fits in with the vibe and area of Evanston. When we got in, we were greeted by the nicest front desk lady (sorry, I forget her name). Check in was easy and smooth. Next, she tells us that she left a gift in our room (exciting!). The inside was just as cute and on theme as the outside. Definitely gave 50s/60s college vibes. Same with the room. Our keycards were cute little student IDs, which I thought was a nice touch. The gift that we received was a goodie bag with snacks and candy and beverages and a canvas bag. It was so cute! Overall, I loved the hotel and enjoyed our stay. The only thing that was tricky was parking. There’s only 2 hour parking around the hotel so if you were to leave your car there, it would probably get ticketed so they told us we had to move ours every 2 hours but we were gone most of the day in it anyways. This only applies for certain times throughout the day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

khalil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very chique, comfortable, and elegant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Issues Outweigh Location

This Graduate Hotel is centrally located and stylish, but not without issues. Check-in was delayed due to an absent front desk clerk. The one tiny elevator was cramped, and our room door wouldn’t open without a weird pull before a hip shove. We only figured this out after a call to maintenance and another ride up and down the elevator. The biggest frustration was the lack of usable outlets, especially by the bed. We had to unplug a lamp in the far corner of the room just to charge our phones.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Josue

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very cute hotel and the neighborhood was very nice and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle

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

Nearly lake front--fun college vibe

This place is just FUN! The decor and vibe are just right for the neighborhood and made our visit to tour Northwestern University completely delightful. It is super close to downtown and also just a short (less than 5 minutes) walk to Northwestern. The staff are wonderful and the property is historically beautiful. NOT handicapped accessible: lots of weird steps up/steps down in lobby, SMALL elevator (seems like it might have been the dumb waiter in a former life). Clean rooms and common areas, complimentary bike share, front porch with lots of rockers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique hotel , bar is cozy and the large front porch is great . Got two parking tickets ( one from Evanston & one from Northwestern) I probably won’t drive there again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liana D, Hollywood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice old school boutique hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and property itself is great. My minor issues is that there is not an ice machine so I had to constantly ask the staff for ice. Our bed could also be replaced at this point. The walls are definitely not soundproof but for the most part it was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sakura, Worthington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave, farmington hills

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic building, Sabrina at the front desk was A+, tiny elevator, nice room & bath, easy walk to restaurants and shops
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it charm and character. Very nicely appointed.Wuiet and peaceful. It has a lovely porch sitting area with rocking chairs and tables. Great location. Easy walk to shops and restaurants Close to lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timon

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

Don't change anything.

The air conditioning didn't work first night but worked the next day. That was out only issue. Honestly so nice to stay in some place more unique and smaller. Great charm. Don't change anything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Acquaint vibe and comfortable room. Bathroom was renovated, and the decor is unique and vintage. It is very close to a beach, nice park, train lines, and restaurants. A great place to stay if you don’t want to be in the middle of the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025