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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with a restaurant, near Lake Michigan

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Located close to Northwestern University, Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a business center and a restaurant.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(119 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(142 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

In the suburbs, Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG is in Downtown Evanston, a walkable area in Evanston with great shopping. Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wrigley Field or United Center. Visit our Evanston travel guide
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1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201

What's nearby

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    Clark Street Beach
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art featuring wildflowers
    Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Northwestern University showing modern architecture
    Northwestern University
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Halim Time & Glass Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dog Beach
    11 min walk - 0.6 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

  • Cupitol
    2 min walk
  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop
    3 min walk
  • Trattoria Demi
    3 min walk
  • Peet's Coffee
    5 min walk
  • NaKorn
    4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Close to Northwestern University, Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a gym. In addition to a business center and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • Meeting rooms, a computer station, and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 159 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 27-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 18.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Evanston, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Northwestern University. Welsh-Ryan Arena and Baha'i House of Worship are also within 3 mi (5 km). Dempster Station is only a 4-minute walk and Davis Metro Station is 6 minutes.

Reviews

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 966 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1761 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value! What stood out was clean room, nice bed linens, pillows, Keurig coffeemaker, shower, very friendly staff, very high quality breakfast all can eat buffet only $10! Would definitely stay again and recommend highly..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff made us feel like we were visiting family! Exceptional service and conversations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lino

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, nice staff, spotless room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Somer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came to Evanston for a training & truly was a great location. Hotel was clean, staff was friendly. Loved that there was a microwave in the room. Perfect :) would come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, nice staff
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, safe property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, comfortable stay, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam Till

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good, staff was courteous, breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff. Breakfast was ok but a little disappointing since we had to pay extra for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the beds were comfortable. The staff accommodated all of my requests: extra blankets and a quiet floor. $18 for parking seems steep to me especially when breakfast also is an extra charge, but I still would recommend staying at this hotel and I will definitely stay here on my next visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a nice stay. Beautiful view from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service from the front desk clerk. She was courteous and provided great service. Room was clean and the breakfast was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ping

Decent breakfast for me
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eryka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and awesome room service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Hongyu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Convenient location! Comfortable mattresses!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Staff was friendly and great to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the city
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room. Staff were courteous, and helpful.I bought amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful - easy parking and a clean, safe environment. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hui Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs are great overall. The receptionist Mustafa is particularly helpful and friendly. The hotel is good for the price, will definitely come back again. Breakfast is just ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was great, they were incredibly friendly with us. Breakfast was very good and they had many healthy options. Overall a great hotel to stay at!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025