Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Interior entrance
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

Explore the area

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1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Halim Time & Glass Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Northwestern University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Loyola University Chicago
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(108 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(128 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Evanston

At Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG you'll be 1.2 km (0.8 mi) from Lake Michigan and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Northwestern University. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown Evanston hotel include Wrigley Field and Loyola University Chicago.

What's nearby

  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Northwestern University - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Baha'i House of Worship - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Loyola University Chicago - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Wrigley Field - 14 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Dempster Station - 4 min walk
  • Evanston Davis Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cupitol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Todoroki Hibachi and Sushi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bob's Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Suburban hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
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 centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 8500 square feet (790 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, 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.

  • 159 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 8500 sq ft of conference space
  • 790 sq. m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG offers 159 accommodations with a safe 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 fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • 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 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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

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
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 and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG on 30 Sept 2025 start from AU$207.58, 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 Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 18.00 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG is Montrose Beach (9.4 km).

Does Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG serve breakfast?

Sure does, breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 828 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1518 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very comfortable and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mishelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Evanston was so beautiful. Close to train, food, and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norene K.

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was made painfully easy after such a brutal drive north through the construction of Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JORGE, CHICAGO

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

RAJATE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and comfy bed. Bathroom small and humid. Need ventilation for shower steam.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good but needs an update

Spacious rooms and great staff, but corporate needs to invest in updating the property. The wear and tear on everything is obvious.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ALL GOOD!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a good price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel Alcides

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Faustin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherryl

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy staying here because of its proximity to NU, shopping and restaurants. This visit I was disappointed with how dirty the room was-specifically the floor, it appeared as though it had never been vacuumed as it was sticky and covered in filth. Was also told we would have to use a restroom in the lobby from 11a-3p because the water to our room was being shut off.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a budget property for Evanston and is in a great location with many restaurants and the lake. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a room with a very nice view. One member of the staff in the lobby , the young lady, was very very nice , but the rest of the staff in the lobby were NOT very friendly! A perfect location for my needs ! They serve breakfast but it’s NOT included in the price of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deshawn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay, friendly staff, convenient location to visit family, noisy without earplugs as the railway line very close by. Disappointed that the pool was closed too.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gulsum

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel, just the breakfast could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean. I enjoyed my stay but check in was delayed as the computer system went offline. The had to do everything manually.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was a dump office manager was terrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Di

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
All amenities were closed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

toni

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025