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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

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

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Exterior
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Restaurant
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Room options

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

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, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
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 Bathtub (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
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, Hearing Accessible

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

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds, City View

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201

What's nearby

  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Northwestern University - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Baha'i House of Worship - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Loyola University Chicago - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Wrigley Field - 14 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bennison's Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cupitol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Todoroki Hibachi and Sushi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shang Noodle & Chinese - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Near 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 luggage storage
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and free newspapers
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • 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 available
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

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 at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

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. Loyola University Chicago and Lincoln Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Dempster Station is only a 4-minute walk and Davis Metro Station is 6 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 727 out of 1364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1364 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Staff was very nice, area was very safe and the room was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice clean hotel pretty good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great staff and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

It was a nice hotel, just the breakfast could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very helpful and attentive. Very clean enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Staff was always super helpful from directions on the train to borrowing a corkscrew.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very nice staff!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

The staff is so nice and friendly! Very accommodating! I will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very friendly and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

My first time staying in this area and was pleasantly surprised with how quiet and clean everything was! Staff were super nice, the breakfast I would say was okay but overall had a nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great property and service.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The room was clean and the staff was very polite. Believe the gentleman's name was Mustafo who always seemed to be working and was extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

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

10/10

Good stuff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great place to stay in Evanston!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

This is my go to hotel when I visit Evanston for Northwestern athletic events. Convenient, safe, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location. I was allowed a late checkout which I appreciated. Staff was incredibly kind every interaction I had with them.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

It was great waking up knowing I could get an AYCE breakfast with eggs, potatoes, thick cut bacon, and sausage (pork links and turkey patties!) for $10! Easily the best part of my stay~
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great stay, convenient location next to Northwestern campus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Overall did what we needed! Rooms were clean. Transportation to the airport was accommodating and easy to navigate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I always stay at this Holiday Inn because the staff are very friendly. The rooms are comfortable and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025