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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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

Standard Room

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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
(43 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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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, 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
  • 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 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 location and the proximity to shopping
  • 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)

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.
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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 877 out of 1619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 402 out of 1619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1619 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

6/10 Okay

Carla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy hotel. Overlooked the abandoned pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hyunju

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

STEVEN, Glendale

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Constant wind/whistle noise all night. Had huge spider webs on ceiling, curtains in the room. Judging from this, the room has not been cleaned. property looks dated. Staff is excellent, polite and informative. No elevator to top floor of the parking. If you have heavy luggage, use 1st or 2nd fl. Parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the area where the hotel is located and how close the L train station was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shailendra

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

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property close to Wrigley Field
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Avonne, Rapid City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Faucet at bathroom sink broke off just turning it on
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Niluthfar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Omar

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

8/10 Good

Marisol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an hour on the train from the city but the area is cute and nice. I felt safe for the entirety of my stay. Staff was accommodating and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

First stay in Evanston.

I enjoyed my stay at the Holiday Inn in Evanston. I decided to spend the night there to be closer to the Aragon Ballroom to see AEW: Collision live. The Purple Line Express is convenient to get me there from Davis Street to Wilson and walked a few blocks to Lawrence. The only complaint was not able to get into the Wi-Fi on my Google streaming stick when the check mark didn't appear to accept. I used the mobile hotspot on my phone to connect the streaming stick. Other than that, the area is nice and quiet and has the CTA, Pace, and Metra to get around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Porasai

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking slope getting into the garage was steep, would not recommend any low profile vehicles to attempt if too low would scrape or get stuck....pool was never renovated, other than that it was a decent holiday inn but dont think its a 300 dollar motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sumaira

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Roaches….ewwww!

Roaches in our room and horrible front desk!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert D

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025