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The Gem Museum Suites

3.5 star property
3.5-star aparthotel near Lake Michigan

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Greek cuisine
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Gym
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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1555 Oak Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Place, Halim Time & Glass Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

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

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Two Bed XL, Washer/Dryer) | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Two Bed XL, Washer/Dryer)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, City View (Washer, Dryer)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden View (Washer/Dryer) | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden View (Washer/Dryer)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Mobility Accessible, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

Suite, Mobility Accessible, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer) | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Three Beds, Washer/Dryer)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Two Beds, Washer/Dryer)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Two Beds, Washer/Dryer) | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Two Beds, Washer/Dryer)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Penthouse, Washer/Dryer) | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Penthouse, Washer/Dryer)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

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About the area

Evanston

Heart of Evanston.Your stay at this Downtown Evanston aparthotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Northwestern University. Welsh-Ryan Arena and Baha'i House of Worship are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dog Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Northwestern University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Welsh-Ryan Arena - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Evanston Davis Street Station - 5 min walk
  • Davis Metro Station - 5 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chili's Grill & Bar
  • ‪Five & Dime - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cupitol - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Devil Dawgs - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Gem Museum Suites

3.5-star aparthotel near Lake Michigan
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Gem Museum Suites. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Evanston aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Gem Museum Suites offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers and coffee/tea makers. 45-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Restaurants on site

  • Taverna Milos

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Fee: USD 100 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Off-leash area

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 71 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-leash area is 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Gem Museum Suites.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Gem Museum Suites Hotel
The Gem Museum Suites Evanston
The Gem Museum Suites Hotel Evanston

The Gem Museum Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Breakfast only included a few hot options, no cereal and the pastries were not very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetrius

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal hotel!! From the moment I walked in my room, I knew that this would be preferred choice for my next Chicago area visit. Great staff, especially the restaurant staff!! Beautiful property. Close to everything, including train!! Only cons: If you book through a 3rd party app (Expedia), let them know immediately or wake up to daily charges. Also, the $50 early check in fee... if my room is already ready, I don't understand the fee. Other than that, you'll have no regrets with The GEM of Evanston!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Family weekend

Rooms were perfect, free breakfast was nice and front desk super friendly at check in. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marsha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The staff was lovely. Housekeeping excellent and very clean. The lobby decor is clean but run down, like visiting tidy grandparents. It could easily be modernized but it’s a taste choice that feels budget conscious. It isn’t a luxurious experience but it is nice. Some renovation choices hard to understand- room layout e.g. Location suited me perfectly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kiyoe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good!

The location was very convenient, and the room was clean. The only challenge was controlling the room temperature, since there was only a fan without a timer or thermostat. On the positive side, the waitress at breakfast was super friendly and made the experience really pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luther

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G, Plymouth

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, close to everything ! Great food. Parking onsite. All round perfect experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

yezid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excelente opción en Chicago. Todo muy bien. 10 de 10
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Would stay again, needs just a few improvements

Wonderful property with comfortable bed and pillows, freshly made breakfast and friendly staff. 2 things which could be corrected. The rooms were clean but the carpeting in the hallways were very dirty and the flooring in the elevator was very dirty and missing tiles which detracted from the overall impression. Also, blackout curtains are desperately needed. Otherwise, common areas in particular were beautiful and parking was easy!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

EMILY

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nurudeen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good and comfortable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merideth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got stranded at OHare late at night with no hotels really available. You guys were a blessing. It was so wonderful to be greeted so warmly and settled in for a needed one night stay. Thank you! We would definitely recommend you all for anyone in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cely

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and spacious with a full kitchen. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

de Carvalho

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciated the staff and their help with any questions and/or issues I might have had
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting property with the art inside. Was nice to have full breakfast included as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good people great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025