Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Front of property
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Northwestern University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Loyola University Chicago
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wrigley Field
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Suburban hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG offers 159 accommodations with a safe 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 fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Michigan. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the clean guestrooms
  • 15 minutes by foot from Lake Michigan and a 2-minute drive from Northwestern University
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 centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 8500 square feet (790 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, 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.

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 18 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 8,500 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 12 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 722 out of 1351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1351 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a wonderful trip to Evanston! We always stay at the HI and everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margo

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

Money

This was, I believe YOUR mistake, not the hotel: The price I locked in was $99. You sent along a higher nightly rate to the hotel which was charged to my credit card, and which we only realized when I checked out and provided my confirmation from you. The hotel refunded some of the money. Is this a little trick of yours?I imagine not everyone checks their receipt. If you want specifics,: my receipt, numbers, account, dates etc. I can provide them. It’s a shame, but now I will have to scrutinize everything that is money related, if I do business with you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Good place to stay

It was nice and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lucas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk lady was very rude and refused a room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rahme

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, especially the front desk lady.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

8/10 Good

Christine

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

8/10 Good

Xiaolei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value around Evanston. Parking is $9 per night if you have IHG membership.

8/10 Good

Carl

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

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean hotel, great area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms could use some updating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reasonable prices, cleanliness minutes from all attractions and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

yusef

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

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

Very happy

Friendly staff, great location, and comfortable beds for a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olamide

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

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

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good customer service and staff. Clean room and bedding. I was able to check in a little bit early. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location for our purpose(college visit). Hotel itself and room were very clean and comfortable. Garage could use an upgrade in lighting-seemed rather dark. Restaurant was adequate. Staff was rather "hot and cold". Some were exceptional, others only tolerable. In room coffee is always nice, but please...should be resupplied daily when housekeeping is done.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elvis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025