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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
$137
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

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1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Halim Time & Glass Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Northwestern University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Loyola University Chicago
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(108 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(128 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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

3-star hotel in Downtown Evanston
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG offers 159 accommodations with safes 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 refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 8500 square feet (790 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Self 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 18.00 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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. 828 out of 1520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1520 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

Mr&Mrs

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was not cleaned on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Outside of that, it was a decent stay. The front desk employees were very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very comfortable and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mishelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Evanston was so beautiful. Close to train, food, and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norene K.

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was made painfully easy after such a brutal drive north through the construction of Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JORGE, CHICAGO

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

RAJATE

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and comfy bed. Bathroom small and humid. Need ventilation for shower steam.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good but needs an update

Spacious rooms and great staff, but corporate needs to invest in updating the property. The wear and tear on everything is obvious.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ALL GOOD!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a good price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel Alcides

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

8/10 Good

Faustin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherryl

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy staying here because of its proximity to NU, shopping and restaurants. This visit I was disappointed with how dirty the room was-specifically the floor, it appeared as though it had never been vacuumed as it was sticky and covered in filth. Was also told we would have to use a restroom in the lobby from 11a-3p because the water to our room was being shut off.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a budget property for Evanston and is in a great location with many restaurants and the lake. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a room with a very nice view. One member of the staff in the lobby , the young lady, was very very nice , but the rest of the staff in the lobby were NOT very friendly! A perfect location for my needs ! They serve breakfast but it’s NOT included in the price of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deshawn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay, friendly staff, convenient location to visit family, noisy without earplugs as the railway line very close by. Disappointed that the pool was closed too.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gulsum

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel, just the breakfast could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean. I enjoyed my stay but check in was delayed as the computer system went offline. The had to do everything manually.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was a dump office manager was terrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Di

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
All amenities were closed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025