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Hilton Orrington / Evanston

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Dates

April 2026

May 2026

50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Gym
Breakfast available

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

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1710 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201

Place, Halim Time & Glass Museum
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Clark Street Beach
‪10 min walk‬
Place, Northwestern University
‪19 min walk‬
Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Very good

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

84 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Good

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

King Room

Sleeps 2

King Corner Room

Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room

Sleeps 4

Deluxe Two Queen Room

Sleeps 4

Executive Studio

Sleeps 2

Executive Suite

Sleeps 3

Presidential Suite

Sleeps 3

Mobility Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room with Roll in Shower

Sleeps 4

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 8
3 King Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Wet bar)

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

King Suite With Mobility Accessible Roll-in Shower And Sofa Bed

Sleeps 3

Room, 1 King Bed

Good

10 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Good

31 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

43 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

31 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

21 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Good

29 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Corner King Room

Sleeps 3

Deluxe King Room With Wet Bar Sink, Microwave And Fridge

Sleeps 2

2 Queen Bed Oversized Family Room

Sleeps 5

Superior King Corner Room With City View

Sleeps 2

1 King Bed High Floor City View 225-250 Sq Ft

Sleeps 2

Superior King Room High Floor 225-250 Sq Ft

Sleeps 2

Superior Room With King Bed And Wet Bar Sink

Sleeps 2

2 Queen Bed Superior 235-255 Sq Ft

Sleeps 4

Premium Guest Room With 2 Queen Beds On High Floor And City View-235-255 Sq Ft

Sleeps 4

About the area

Evanston

Hilton Orrington / Evanston places you in the centre of Evanston, within just a 15-minute stroll of Halim Time & Glass Museum and Clark Street Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Evanston Corner Bistro, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 15756 square feet (1464 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre and coworking space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Evanston hotel include Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art and Northwestern University.

What's nearby

Halim Time & Glass Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Dawes Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Clark Street Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Northwestern University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

Davis Metro Station - 4 min walk
Evanston Davis Street Station - 5 min walk
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
‪Colectivo Coffee Evanston - ‬2 min walk
‪Buffalo Joe's - ‬4 min walk
‪Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
‪Epic Burger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hilton Orrington / Evanston

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 15756 square feet (1464 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A 24-hour fitness centre, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Orrington / Evanston. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Evanston hotel.

269 guestrooms or units

9 levels

Conference rooms

15756 sq ft of conference space

1464 sq. m of conference space

Built in 1923

Charging station for electric cars

Conference centre

Business facilities

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Coffee in lobby

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-in

Express check-out

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Fireplace in lobby

Television in lobby

Bellhop

Lift

Smoking in designated areas

Microwave in a common area

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

Hilton Orrington / Evanston offers 269 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This Evanston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Microwaves, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 37 per night; includes in/out privileges)
RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

Evanston Corner Bistro

Things to do

24-hour gym
Bicycle storage
Games
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Children's games
In-room refrigerator
Microwave on request
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Guidebooks
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Vending machine

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping on request
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

Business centre
Conference centre (15,756 square foot of space)
Coworking space
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

In a nature reserve

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
Lift
Phone accessibility kit
Stair-free path to entrance
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

9 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 1923
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Fireplace in lobby
Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave on request
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Desk chair
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Laundry detergent
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 85.00 per accommodation, per stay
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 20 for adults and from USD 20 for children
Valet parking fee: USD 37.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 85.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
In-room microwave fee: USD 25 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hilton Orrington / Evanston?

Hilton Orrington / Evanston offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Orrington / Evanston?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Orrington / Evanston on 5 Apr 2026 start from AU$233, 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.

Is parking available at Hilton Orrington / Evanston?

Yep, Hilton Orrington / Evanston has secured covered valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 37.00 per night. Additionally there is motorhome/coach/lorry parking, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Hilton Orrington / Evanston?

Yep, Hilton Orrington / Evanston is a short 11-minute walk from Clark Street Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and sailing.

What makes Hilton Orrington / Evanston a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hilton Orrington / Evanston.

Does Hilton Orrington / Evanston serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is served weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hilton Orrington / Evanston?

No, Hilton Orrington / Evanston does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hilton Orrington / Evanston?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hilton Orrington / Evanston?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hilton Orrington / Evanston?

Furry friends are welcome at Hilton Orrington / Evanston, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet.

Hilton Orrington / Evanston Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

sarah

26 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Desk service staff were wonderful. Great stay

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

25 Dec 2025

The smell of sewage came up into the room when the shower was used. It was disgusting! And all they did was offer me free breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Munster

Travelled with family

21 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful staff

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveller

18 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean room, good service and great area.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wenhui

8 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really nice stay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

The breakfast was great. Room was clean. However, the pool area had so much condensation that the ceilings were dripping water and saw the start of mold in a few corners. Will be a big issue very soon. I did alert the staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Glenna

30 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

For the most part my stay was fine. It would have been nice if the hours of breakfast were beyond 9 a.m. Offering a breakfast that's only available between 8 and 9 a.m. in a hotel is a little short sighted. Please give some consideration to whatever the chemical/fragrance is that is sprayed in the rooms. Maybe do a little more research into fragrances that are less obtrusive and don't create strong allergic reactions in people when the enter the room.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Diane

22 Dec 2023

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHARATH

Travelled with family

17 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Geraldo

16 Dec 2023

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel V

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

8 Dec 2023

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

The staff were friendly but the carpet in the room was very dirty and stained. There used to be complimentary coffee in the morning but not this time. The restaurant staff could not explain how the hotel’s breakfast voucher worked. It was billed as free breakfast but almost all items on the menu were more expensive than the 15 dollar voucher.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller

8 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No Complaints

Hilton Orrington of Evanston was easy to find; it rained nearly the entire time and I was unable to explore surrounding areas. I never saw wood window shutters and that was really cool. The room was comfortable, staff were courteous, willing to assist with a special shout out to the night desk staff (Ms Sophie, hoping that is her name). Staying during the holiday was really special as the hotel went all out with decorating and it was not overdone. My stay was short and I opted not to be eco friendly so I did not ask for fresh linen but the staff were on the hall daily even on Sunday and that was important. I rated the hotel with 4 stars as I had very little interactions with the services in the evaluation but had no complaints.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with pets

6 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Just watching staff blow leaves from the curb as well as the walkways was a good indicator of the level of pride at the property!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Golda

Travelled with partner

2 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great property, friendly staff, convenient location.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

2 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with partner

29 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Billy at the front desk and Brandon the bartender

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

27 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Solid hotel in excellent location.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family

24 Nov 2023

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was clean but bathroom was poorly designed. Sink small and in corner. No counter space.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

19 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family

13 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice stay

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family

13 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Mark Addison, Costa Mesa

12 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It seems as if you book through Orbitz you’re given a subpar room. I was next to garbage pickup, I almost had to beg for room service. The valets , with the exception of 1, were unwelcoming. The night front desk guy’s were so busy gossiping I couldn’t barely get their attention. Overall it’s a nice hotel just know that if you book as a package the service won’t be the same.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

8 Nov 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with family

6 Nov 2023

Liked: Staff & service

Overall great stay and the staff is very responsive. Would rate higher except that we ran out of toilet paper and even when the cleaned the room they did not replace. Also gym area ran out of water and towels on the first day, and still had not been replaced by the second day.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Arnold

5 Nov 2023

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Never again. Dirty room and poor desk customer service. Was not interested in answering my question. To him I was an anoyoance.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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Superior King Corner Room With City View

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