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Graduate by Hilton Evanston

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Lake Michigan

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Room, 1 Queen Bed
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

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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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Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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)

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

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

Suite (Home Alone Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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 the area

Evanston

Downtown Evanston stay.A stay at this Downtown Evanston hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of 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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Northwestern University - 2 min drive - 1.8 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

  • Davis Metro Station - 9 min walk
  • Evanston Davis Street Station - 10 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Prairie Moon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Todoroki Hibachi and Sushi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Newport Coffee House - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Evanston

4-star hotel near Lake Michigan
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Graduate by Hilton Evanston. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Evanston hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 119 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1927
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • 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)

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
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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

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

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

Graduate by Hilton Evanston Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 643 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BERNARD, EVANSTON

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY, RUMFORD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uniquely comfortable, does exactly what a good hotel should do: provide quiet room, desk for working, comfortable bed, clean and perfect bathroom, friendly and helpful staff. Could not be better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Li

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very good location near Northwestern University campus and Evanston downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Jauffmick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sort of a travel back in time feel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

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 traveller
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 traveller
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