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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Restaurant
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.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(129 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

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.
Our customers tell us 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 lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • 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 center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 8500 square feet (790 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, 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 available
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.
  • Cribs (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. 1017 out of 1840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 451 out of 1840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 1840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1840 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast setvice available due to construction as they claimed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel was in rough condition. The parking garage was full of leaks which left huge puddles of water and ice near parking spaces. The elevator connecting the garage to the hotel was down. The room where breakfast was served needed renovations and finally I had flea bites when I returned home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff is very courteous and accommodating. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Conven
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eireen Cydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all of the above
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiarui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is microwave in the room, and breakfast is cheap and good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk service was excellent. It's a great hotel to stay up
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Hongyu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Convenient location! Comfortable mattresses!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hui Wen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs are great overall. The receptionist Mustafa is particularly helpful and friendly. The hotel is good for the price, will definitely come back again. Breakfast is just ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Business traveller
People screaming, crying and fighting in the hallway until 1 am. Banging on doors and walls. Slamming doors. The hotel tried charging my card for $137 and $215, both in the middle of the night at different times and on both nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, nice staff
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronique, Evanston

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was quite abrupt. The hotel feels old and tired; it urgently needs an upgrade. It’s also unacceptable that hotel guests need to pay for parking, since street parking is not an option. I have never heard of any such thing in any other hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eryka, Lincolnwood

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and awesome room service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! From the check-in, the cleanliness of the room, to checkout. The staff was welcoming and friendly! The only complaint that my husband had was that the biscuits were hard.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location in Evanston; however, it is near train tracks, and we could definitely hear the train going by. The exercise room left a lot to be desired. We felt safe but were surprised that the restrooms were locked and needed to go to the front desk for a key.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Staff was friendly and great to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful bed, great sleep, nice and quiet:)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taurean

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lino

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, nice staff, spotless room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025