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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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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

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is ₩102,799
₩117,683 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(117 reviews)

Highlights

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 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, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(141 reviews)

Highlights

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
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, Accessible (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
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 (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
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

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
Hair dryer
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
Hair dryer
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 - 0.6 km
  • Evanston History Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clark Street Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Northwestern University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cupitol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Demi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Newport Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Todoroki Hibachi and Sushi - ‬5 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 an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • A gift shop, meeting rooms, and a computer station
  • 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 does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG?

As of Dec 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG on Jan 4, 2026 start from ₩102,799, excluding 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.

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.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 923 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 428 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1700 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice, area is great, staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

Adam Till

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

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

John

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eryka

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

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful bed, great sleep, nice and quiet:)
Stayed 1 night 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

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to walk and shop around Evanston. Nice, clean hotel with very helpful, friendly staff. Parking was additional charge but reasonable and convenient. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhonmy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! From the check-in, the cleanliness of the room, to checkout. The staff was welcoming and friendly! The only complaint that my husband had was that the biscuits were hard.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for relatives
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

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

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Daily room cleaning. Attentive front desk. Decent buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is absolutely beautiful & glad I got the view room. Definitely will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guthierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very polite and helpful. No complaints during our stay. I really recommend the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for one night stay. Walkable area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gowri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very central location, basic but comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the breakfast was great !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025