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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is €128
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(93 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(111 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201

What's nearby

  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Northwestern University - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Loyola University Chicago - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Aragon Ballroom - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Wrigley Field - 14 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Dempster Station - 4 min walk
  • Evanston Davis Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bennison's Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cupitol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Todoroki Hibachi and Sushi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shang Noodle & Chinese - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Near Northwestern University, Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and a gym. In addition to a business centre and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and free newspapers
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop and meeting rooms
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 159 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • 27-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

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
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

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 transport 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

As of 7 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG on 9 Jul 2025 start from €128.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

Self-parking is available for USD 18.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Evanston, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Northwestern University. Loyola University Chicago and Lincoln Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Dempster Station is only a 4-minute walk and Davis Metro Station is 6 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 760 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1412 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

8/10

Was a very comfortable and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Friendly service and close to every place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Amazing staff and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very comfortable and a great location in downtown Evanston.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Excellent service from the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great place for a good price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. The room was spacious and clean comfortable. The hotel was located in the heart of Evanston close to everything, including transportation to Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Staff was very nice, area was very safe and the room was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Evanston was so beautiful. Close to train, food, and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice clean hotel pretty good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Very close to the CTA buses and trains
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Room was nice but the room rate was way over priced!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great staff and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Great location for dining and visiting the lake. Short uber ride to Morthwestern. Very helpful and friendly staff. Comfy room and bathroom. Huge windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

It was a nice hotel, just the breakfast could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Staff was always super helpful from directions on the train to borrowing a corkscrew.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very helpful and attentive. Very clean enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, spacious rooms, delicious and cheap hot buffet breakfast, on-site parking and a small shop for snacks. The hotel is located a short walk from Northwestern University’s campus so it wax super convenient for my daughter’s graduation. I cannot say enough about how surprised I was.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The staff is so nice and friendly! Very accommodating! I will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10

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

Other than the loose toilet seat that should have been repaired before we checked in, the room was very good and we especially liked being within walking distance of the places and venues we needed to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025