See all properties

Graduate by Hilton Evanston

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Graduate by Hilton Evanston

Lobby
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $187
$163 nightly
$187 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

Explore the area

View in a map
1625 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Place, Clark Street Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Halim Time & Glass Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (Home Alone Suite)

Suite (Home Alone Suite) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite (Home Alone Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Home Alone Room)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Home Alone Room) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Home Alone Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Room With Mobility Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Double Bed Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Similar properties

Exterior
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG
Downtown Evanston
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,941 reviews
$127 nightly
The price is $145
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

About the neighborhood

Evanston

With a stay at Graduate by Hilton Evanston, you'll be centrally located in Evanston, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Northwestern University. .This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Wrigley Field and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Michigan Avenue.

What's nearby

  • Dawes Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dog Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Clark Street Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Northwestern University - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Davis Metro Station - 9 min walk
  • Evanston Davis Street Station - 10 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cupitol - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Colectivo Coffee Evanston - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Elephant + Vine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Evanston

Graduate by Hilton Evanston offers 119 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 119 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This hotel also features a communal living room and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at SoCo Bar & Bites serving guests of Graduate by Hilton Evanston. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
SoCo Bar & Bites - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 20 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • SoCo Bar & Bites

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

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 (36 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1927
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving after regular check-in hours are asked to use the courtesy phone inside and follow the posted instructions for late check-in assistance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 10 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 35.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 20.00 per night(300 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Evanston Homestead
Homestead Evanston
Homestead Hotel Evanston
Homestead Evanston Hotel
Graduate Evanston
The Homestead Evanston
Graduate by Hilton Evanston Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Evanston Evanston
Graduate by Hilton Evanston Hotel Evanston

Graduate by Hilton Evanston Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute and cozy and the perfect place to stay for visiting NU families.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Curious staff, clean rooms, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful building, great restaurant and professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible decor and overall vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, clean, good exercise room, bar & food was good. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay fantastic restaurant fantastic staff
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and quirky - great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was amazing the staff were very friendly !!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruotao

Nice historical building. Clean and spacious room. Good restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super sweet and everything went smoothly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jiyoon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location if you are visiting Northwestern. Close to everything. Nicely decorated and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kalani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely lovely, and the check-in and check-out process was smooth and effortless.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very nice and the staff were so friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicely appointed hotel that has fantastic lake views. Nice change from other hotels in Evanston.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food, friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and unique, very cool aesthetic
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vintage hotel beautifully kept! Our stay was wonderful. We will return
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Restaurant at the hotel was excellent. No choice but to valet park otherwise would give it 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and great! We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My favorite Evanston hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk manager made my 7 night stay a fantastic experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025