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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $135
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, microwave, and artwork on the wall.

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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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(168 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, a desk lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.

Standard Room 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

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A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and bathtub.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, microwave, and artwork on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

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

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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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.

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, a desk lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

3-star hotel in Downtown Evanston
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite.
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.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 8500 square feet (790 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG is a smoke-free property.

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. 1165 out of 2075 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 496 out of 2075 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 231 out of 2075 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 2075 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 2075 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great this a good area easy to walk
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, good staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, large rooms with everything needed for a long stay, and lots of amenities nearby.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yijia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, room quiet and clean, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yijia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly stuff, convenient area, nice price
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful and kind staff. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location in Evanston.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price of parking is included in hotel rate which is awesome for north Chicago. The area around the hotel is beautiful, too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashveena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love my experience here ,very helpful and friendly staff. Clean rooms and comfortable. Breakfast was fresh and delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was convenient and walking distance to the CTA. And in a very quiet safe clean area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Durlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place was clean and the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place, good location, and some of the lowest parking fees for hotels in Chicago area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place in Chicago area with small town vibes
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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