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Graduate by Hilton Evanston

4.0 star property

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
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
$146
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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1625 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Loyola University Chicago
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrigley Field
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 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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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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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Home Alone Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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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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.
Graduate Homestead Room - 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

Restaurants on site

  • Graduate Homestead Room

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
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

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1020 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this location it was
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Anisah, The COlony

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately I did not enjoy my stay at this quaint hotel. No one had mentioned you do not housekeeping unless you specially request. This is not a 4 star hotel. At best a 3 star hotel. Even though I did ask for them to come it stayed unkept. The front desk is really nice but unfortunately this hotel is like stepping into the 70s and not in a way you want. The headboard being against the wall of the door is perfect so you can hear all the doors open and close through the hallway. Just weird. The breakfast was expensive and honestly not good at all. I was dissatisfied a lot by that thinning it would be a highlight. If chef can’t fry an egg without cooking the yolk, they probably shouldn’t be frying the eggs. The exterior is charming but other than that I will pass on this location since would rather have housekeeping and good breakfast daily. Unfortunate though bc I wanted to like it. The street it’s on it’s adorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, New York

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing boutique hotel location in the middle of Evanston - easy walk to the Northwestern. Very helpful service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Really nice room; awkward with lots of luggage

Front desk and valet people were friendly and helpful. I was able to have some ice packs re-frozen overnight which was so appreciated. My only negative is that getting luggage up to the room makes me hesitate to visit this hotel, as I have to go up 2 steps to get to the tiny elevator. So if you have a lot of luggage you may want to re-think it. The cart can’t go up those steps. The room was very nice, clean, pretty and quiet. Curtains didn’t gap very much, if at all which is a plus. Minor issues for my room this time: my refrigerator didn’t get very cold at all and I didn’t see an ice bucket. There were no tea bags, but I’m sure they would have given me some if I had asked. Having big cups of iced water in the bar was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacobo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael, Valparaiso

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Minneapolis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Rooms are funky and cute.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff! Key is the best, super helpful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice front porch to hangout.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love visiting the Graduate in Evanston. It’s always a pleasure
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

H Carter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nostalgia. I remember going to The Homestead when I was a student back in the 60’s. Well-appointed, comfortable room. Charming graduate touches like the room key, do not disturb pennant, and coffee packets. Love the front porch!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James L

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Minneapolis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really like it here - it's a bit quirky, but it's very comfortable and the staff are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

CODY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has an intimate, relaxed, informal atmosphere. Staff is friendly and helpful. Restaurant and bar on premises is convenient; food is well prepared and tasteful. Rooms are individually appointed and spacious. Located in an upscale residential neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Friendly staff. Beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

John, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff was not very responsive/available. This morning the front desk person was deep in friendly chit chat with one of the staa
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here a couple other times. It's great!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and rooms. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful but the two people during Saturday check-in were not friendly nor welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoy staying at the Graduate Evanston. I stay there about twice a year.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura, commerce city

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has a lot of character. Room was ok. Heat/air was a little problematic and seems to be controlled centrally. Workout room was very small. Valet takes a bit of time, as does the elevator. Great area though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025