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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Place, Halim Time & Glass Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dawes Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(130 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(155 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

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 proximity to shopping and the breakfast
  • 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 1048 out of 1890 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 463 out of 1890 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 211 out of 1890 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1890 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1890 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NATHALIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff made our two families' stay very enjoyable, by accommodating our request for adjoining rooms, and seamlessly extending our stay when our flights were rescheduled. Our rooms were well appointed, clean, and with great views. Thank you for a very comfortable visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room layout. ! Comfort ! Decor! View! All staff except night time desk woman are superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff!!!!except one person at desk at night who is to be avoided as she is very down right mean and condescending , everyone else is helpful and kind and professional beyond duty!! I’ve been heard a few days and did need a repair, the worker was kind and helpful snfbvery polite, the cleaning crew are lovely! I got stuck in elevator and lost!!! They took extra time to help me out, brought me a lovely stack of pretty folded towels when only asked for a couple little hand towels, llady in morning all week at desk deserves 10 stars out of 5! Perhaps she can coach her counterpart in the evenings. The rooms do need a deep clean but I’m ok with it because the view, comfort, layout, decor, location and 99% of staff outweigh the neeecto look close and downs extra time washing walls etc
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Austin

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Somer, Bklyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came to Evanston for a training & truly was a great location. Hotel was clean, staff was friendly. Loved that there was a microwave in the room. Perfect :) would come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It is comfy. Homey. Decor is lovely. View lovely. Surface cleaned but the entire room and fitness center need a deep detail cleaning. Other positive aspects outweigh need of deep clean for me. All but one person at front desk was very welcoming and very helpful. One was downright unwillingunwelcomimng and short. Because I look a meee I think! I have an emergency at my building and can’t stay there so I am not pulled together looking as usual. All in all I do live this property and will always book here if I ever need a near by hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room. Staff was courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Berenis

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Usman

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, St Francis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the beds were comfortable. The staff accommodated all of my requests: extra blankets and a quiet floor. $18 for parking seems steep to me especially when breakfast also is an extra charge, but I still would recommend staying at this hotel and I will definitely stay here on my next visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jacqui

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got bedbugs from this hotel. We reported it and requested a refund but haven’t heard back in weeks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value! What stood out was clean room, nice bed linens, pillows, Keurig coffeemaker, shower, very friendly staff, very high quality breakfast all can eat buffet only $10! Would definitely stay again and recommend highly..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

fozan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ed

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was pretty loud due to being close to the train
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Kai Anthony

The room was just OK. The hole in the floor under the wall heater allowed cold air to invade the room. The parking structure is just dangerous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff made us feel like we were visiting family! Exceptional service and conversations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel were very nice with friendly staff. If you are a light sleeper, the train riding by might be an issue. Otherwise, we highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff. Breakfast was ok but a little disappointing since we had to pay extra for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abbey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was as it should be. Comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Becca

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026