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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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, Northwestern University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Clark Street Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a view of buildings through large windows.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(147 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a view of buildings through large windows.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • City view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a view of buildings through large windows.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the city.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(175 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the city.

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • City view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a view of buildings through large windows.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a view of buildings through large windows.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a view of buildings through large windows.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a view of buildings through large windows.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the city.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the city.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Evanston

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG places you in Downtown Evanston, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Lake Michigan and Northwestern University. This 3-star hotel has 159 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Evanston Space - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Northwestern University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cahn Auditorium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Clark Street Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Dempster Station - 4 min walk
  • Evanston Davis Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bennison's Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Newport Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cupitol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shinsen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pour - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

At Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Self parking is available for USD 18.00 per day. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and a computer station.
27-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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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 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 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Nov 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG on Dec 5, 2026 start from $126, 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.

What's there to see near Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Evanston within a short 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan. You'll also find New Ryan Field and Baha'i House of Worship within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 18 per day with in/out privileges.

Does Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG include a casino?

No, Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and free wired internet as well as a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG is Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), which is 25 mi away (41 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), which is located 19 mi away (45-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG.

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1215 out of 2174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 524 out of 2174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 253 out of 2174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 2174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 2174 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Good stay, great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was very clean and staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was very clean and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place and great staff would definitely stay there again! Helped us with questions and things we needed throughout our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, great location, awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Near all my favorite spots great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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good location with in walking distance to downtown attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, terrific rooms, outstanding staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was clean and the beds are comfortable. There's lots of food and places to go near the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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overall good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is the fourth time I've been to this hotel and am always happy with my stay. The breakfast is delicious and I enjoy visiting your hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok spot, good for a night. Close and walkable to food and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great stay and loves the quietness of Evanston , away from the chaos of the city !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Good alternative to staying downtown. Beautiful lakefront suburb area. Close to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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View was beautiful, room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved it! Everyone was very kind and in a great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was great this a good area easy to walk
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenient, and close to nice restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, clean and quiet...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, clean, good staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clea room great location. Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026