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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

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A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a view of buildings through the window.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $176
$154 nightly
$176 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9

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1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Place, Halim Time & Glass Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, 1111 Church Street Evanston
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with a city view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(138 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with a city view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • City view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with a city view.

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 WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with a city view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with a city view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a view of buildings through the window.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a view of buildings through the window.

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 WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Evanston

With a stay at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG in Evanston (Downtown Evanston), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Northwestern University and Lake Michigan. .This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Wrigley Field and 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Michigan Avenue.

What's nearby

  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dawes Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 1111 Church Street Evanston - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Evanston History Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Northwestern University - 3 min drive - 1.3 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
  • ‪Cupitol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shinsen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Newport Coffee House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 159 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Evanston? This hotel has 8500 square feet (790 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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 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)
  • 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

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. 1122 out of 1996 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 481 out of 1996 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 1996 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1996 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1996 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

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, great staff, reasonable parking,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect spot since it’s close to the train and walking distance to restaurants and stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with great view, good walking distance to Northwestern and cute Evanston.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, employees and breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Durlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place was clean and the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable after a long flight. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendlyat check in and check out!! Room was very clean and ice machines were working which is so important to me.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reasonably priced, clean room, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent service and location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dileep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here were so nice. Very clean hotel. Really good location. Amazing value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

shann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent. Very walkable to nearby shopping and restaurants. Staff at the front desk were so friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

MING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location in Evanston, close to Metra and CTA!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. Check-in was pleasant, efficient, and the hotel's amenities were nicely highlighted. I was blessed to be granted a room on the south side ofbthe building
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan y.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our one-night stay. Front-desk staff was excellent and the room was quiet. Will probably return on future visits to Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional staff. Very clean and neat property
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, clean room, nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026