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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Lake Michigan

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Place, Halim Time & Glass Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Loyola University Chicago
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(112 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(129 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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 the area

Evanston

Downtown Evanston stay.Your stay at this Downtown Evanston hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Northwestern University. Also, Baha'i House of Worship is within 3 miles (5 km) and Loyola University Chicago is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Northwestern University - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Baha'i House of Worship - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Loyola University Chicago - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Wrigley Field - 14 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cupitol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Todoroki Hibachi and Sushi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Newport Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bob's Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3-star hotel near Lake Michigan
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 8500 square feet (790 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Evanston hotel is smoke free.

  • 159 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 8500 sq ft of conference space
  • 790 sq m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 855 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1570 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

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

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHUSUN

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel for a quick trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly service and close to every place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool was being renovated so that was a bummer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina

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

Was just okay

Was nice but had issues with constant doors slamming and housekeeping coming into our room while we were sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

YOUNG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location and perfect crew
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerret

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessamy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice hotel with parking and felt safe inside! The room was clean and had a lovely ambience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. The room was spacious and clean comfortable. The hotel was located in the heart of Evanston close to everything, including transportation to Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Erik

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location, ease of walk ability and the staff were all incredible. The parking was atrocious. There is a parking garage under the building, but it’s not exclusively for the Holiday Inn, it’s a dirty public lot with a terrible entrance. You have to pay more here than for the Holiday Inn parking lot, which is a floor above you. However, the entrance to that floor is not obvious at all that it’s “for” the hotel. It’s a super steep angle that has a bunch of maintenance stuff by it, so I figured it was for them. For the room, the edge of the carpet by the walls were gross. Full of dust and hair. A large lamp was disfigured from someone who broke it. Two of the outlets in the lamp were broke. The tv remote was ultra sticky and had gunk all over it. The alarm clock was ancient and felt like 1998. There was no fan in the bathroom, so when you’re done taking a shower it is a steamy mess. Paint was peely and it looked as if some mold was starting to form above the shower. Also, hilarious enough, we were looking to get food and decided to find the vending machine. Well, we did, say the sign and turned the corner for nothing to be there. It was weird. Restaurant downstairs was incredible as were the staff. It’s just if I’m paying $280 to sleep in a room, it better have amazing amenities and this felt like a hotel in the middle of nowhere Nebraska from 1998.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025