Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel
1501 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
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Enjoy our recently renovated hotel, the Holiday Inn Chicago North - Evanston, located four blocks from Northwestern University, adjacent to Rotary International, and within 3 miles of Loyola University Chicago. Our prime Chicago location offers the best of Evanston's dining, shopping, culture and the sports fan favorites Ryan Field to cheer on the Northwestern Wildcats and Gentile Arena to boost the Loyola Ramblers. Our hotel's location provides easy access to Northwestern University's campus, the Metra Purple Line, Evanston's beautiful scenic parks, and more. Our Chicago North Evanston hotel provides convenient access to public transportation, just 2 blocks from the Dempster Purple Line station and half a mile from the Main St Metra station. Our Evanston hotel accommodations include free Wi-Fi, safe, microwave, refrigerator, Bath and Bodywork amenities, and Keurig coffee maker. For your convenience, we offer a fitness center, business center and marketplace sundry shop.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Bowling offsite
Kids stay free
Parking garage
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Wine / champagne
Vending machine
Children's television networks
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Photo copier / fax In business center
Baggage storage
Convenience store
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Washing machine
Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Radio
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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City view
Non-smoking rooms
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English, Spanish
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The parking garage is really a steep access/ exit. Tough to handle with a full size suv. That's the only negative.
Greeted warmly. Had a great view of the Chicago skyline. Room was large and very comfortable. The bed was amazing. Large pillows and soft blankets and sheets
Greeted warmly. Had a great view of the Chicago skyline. Room was large and very comfortable. The bed was amazing. Large pillows and soft blankets and sheets
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Our parking was $18 for the night .cut in half because we are members. Nice area to be in. There...
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The good and the bad. The full breakfast buffet here is top notch, and only $10! You're given a cloth napkin and the plates and utensils are all real, not paper or plastic. A nice comfortable room with 3 clocks displaying 3 times zones, but they're all wrong :-) The food, however, was delicious and the staff friendly and helpful.
My room was OK, but the housekeeping below par. The first day the housekeeper forgot to clean the toilet. On day 2, despite greeting me with a friendly "Good Morning" as I left my room, the housekeeper forgot to service it altogether. And a little chlorine bleach would have removed the large mildew accumulation in the corner of the bathtub (see photo). While the carpet was vacuumed in the center, there was clearly a 1-2 inch wide strip of dust visible around the edges. Attention to detail? Obviously not.
And I thought full-service Holiday Inns included a bar and restaurant. Whoever placed the signs on the breakfast tables, showing someone having dinner and a cocktail, obviously thought so too (see photo). But there is no food or beverage service here except for breakfast.
Given the unprofessional housekeeping and lack of restaurant and bar, I'll probably look elsewhere next time.
My room was OK, but the housekeeping below par. The first day the housekeeper forgot to clean the toilet. On day 2, despite greeting me with a friendly "Good Morning" as I left my room, the housekeeper forgot to service it altogether. And a little chlorine bleach would have removed the large mildew accumulation in the corner of the bathtub (see photo). While the carpet was vacuumed in the center, there was clearly a 1-2 inch wide strip of dust visible around the edges. Attention to detail? Obviously not.
And I thought full-service Holiday Inns included a bar and restaurant. Whoever placed the signs on the breakfast tables, showing someone having dinner and a cocktail, obviously thought so too (see photo). But there is no food or beverage service here except for breakfast.
Given the unprofessional housekeeping and lack of restaurant and bar, I'll probably look elsewhere next time.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled on business
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We stayed here for 6 nights while visiting family. The hotel was clean and organized and the staff helpful each time we asked for assistance. The hotel no longer offers routine room cleaning, but offered it on request and staffers were happy to replenish tissues or cups on request. The location is very convenient to Downtown Evanston, grocery stores, trains and Northwestern University. We stayed on the top floor and still could hear the trains, but not super loud, if you are sensitive to noise this might be an issue for you. Breakfast is not included and we didn't try it (instead we had food in our room or went to the excellent Bagel Art Cafe). There are also free breakfast pastries in the lobby and I think coffee. Overall for the price and location, I recommend this location.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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For $324.57 per night you might be expected a luxury hotel - but you would be wrong, very very wrong.
For $324.57 you’ll get a room with chips off the veneer on the bed, the maid will forget to service your room, the pool will be an ugly infilled hole, the carpets will be tired, the soap and shampoo will be worse than you use at home.
Yes, you’ll get proximity to Evanston on a busy week.
But, if you’re a seasoned traveler - don’t expect any sort of luxury that is usually attached to a hotel of that price.
For $324.57 you’ll get a room with chips off the veneer on the bed, the maid will forget to service your room, the pool will be an ugly infilled hole, the carpets will be tired, the soap and shampoo will be worse than you use at home.
Yes, you’ll get proximity to Evanston on a busy week.
But, if you’re a seasoned traveler - don’t expect any sort of luxury that is usually attached to a hotel of that price.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from IHG Service, Owner at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel
Responded Oct 6, 2024
Dear BigMAC, Thank you for choosing Holiday Inn and for taking the time to provide feedback about your experience at Holiday Inn Chicago-North in Evanston. I would like to start by apologizing to you for not meeting your expectations. We strive to make each stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible, and we will use your comments to coach our team in order to provide a better experience in the future. I hope you will give us a chance by staying with us again to show you that your unsatisfactory stay was an exception. Again, thank you for sharing your comments, and if I can be of assistance to you, please contact me directly at 8474916400 or rbowen@evanstonuniversityplaza.com. Sincerely, Roger Bowen Front Office Manager 8474916400
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We were looking for a hotel to stay in after a Cubs game and decided that Evanston would be a good location. We got a great rate at the Holiday Inn, so we booked it for one night. When we checked in, they could not find our reservation. They worked diligently and we finally were assigned a room on the 12th floor. The elevator carpet was filthy. Our room overlooked the outdoor pool, which we thought was a nice feature when we booked our room. However, looking down on this pool, the bottom was brown with dirt as if it had not been cleaned all summer. The door into our room did not fit properly and had a gap at the top which was possibly the reason we could hear every noise that occurred in the hallway. We could also hear voices from other rooms and noise from the street.
I think their description of this hotel being recently updated is misleading and would recommend you consider other Evanston options.
On the positive side, the front desk employees were very nice!
I think their description of this hotel being recently updated is misleading and would recommend you consider other Evanston options.
On the positive side, the front desk employees were very nice!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from IHG Service, Owner at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel
Responded Sep 4, 2023
Hello markh654, Thank you for your stay at the Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, Illinois. We're determined to make your stay pleasant, and I am sorry to learn about the issues encountered during your visit. I have shared your comments with the hotel management. I trust that the actions that they will be taking will make your next stay with us better than the last. I hope you stay with us again! Best regards, Clayton G. Case Manager IHG Hotels and Resorts Service
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This is the 3rd time I have booked a room for my friends visiting town. Tigis seems to be there all the time and she is a great help and so nice. Compared to the other location in Skokie, this Evanston Holiday INN'S rooms seem more newly renovated, after Best Western used to be there. The rooms and bathrooms are really nice!
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Dated hotel. Staff were very nice. Food was mediocre, and not a single USB outlet in the entire room. I was unable to charge my phone or tablet. There are USB's at the airport, on the plane to Chicago, in the rental car, but not in the hotel room. When I'm paying over $400/night for a room this is absurd. And the breakfast....the scrambled eggs were almost certainly made from powdered eggs. The worst I ever had. I could not eat them.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Room Tip: bring a plug in charger as there are no USB outlets in room. Do not eat breakfast at the hotel. ...
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Response from IHG Service, Owner at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel
Responded May 21, 2023
Hi Michael K, Thank you for staying at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston. We appreciate you for doing business with us and choosing our hotel for your lodging needs! I am sorry to learn about the issues you had during your stay. We want our guests to relax and experience joyful moments. I have shared your comments with the hotel management team as a reference when planning future upgrades. We hope you will allow us another chance to show how great our hotel is! Many thanks, Jonathan A Case Manager IHG Hotels & Resorts Service
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I stayed for over a week and half at the Holiday Inn Chicago North- Evanston. For the price point the rooms in general are average clean but must notify guest service daily, 24 hrs in advance if you want your room serviced due to COVID. Most people left things outside their rooms which I assumed was picked up the house keeping. My highlight was the from the front desk service specifically Tigist -she went above and beyond to accommodate my specific needs. For instance, the floor I was in and the folks next to me were loud, so she switched my room to another floor and put me in the corner room as I needed some quite to work during the day. In addition to that, I had some very important items that I was expecting to be delivered and I was out with clients and she made sure to give me a call to notify me that the items had been delivered. This was extremely helpful as I was able to complete my task and return to the hotel at a later time. Overall I would come back and stay here only because of the friendly customer service.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Gerard Ryan, General Manager at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel
Responded Jan 3, 2022
Thank you Merhawi for the detailed review. I also appreciate that you recognized Tigist for her EXCELLENT guest service going above and beyond. She is truly a superstar on our team. We look forward to seeing you again the next time you are in Evanston. Gerard Ryan-General Manager
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This hotel is in a good location in Evanston and would be nice if it were accessible. There are two sets of stairs to get inside, and the lift was out of order. There was merely a sign that stated “Out of order. We apologize for the inconvenience.” My friend is a wheelchair-user and could only gain access to the hotel by going up and down an incredibly steep ramp in the parking garage meant for cars — not people. We informed the front desk and asked for another entrance and exit and were told the unsafe parking garage ramp for cars is the only way in and out that avoids stairs besides the lift. They told us the lift has been out of order for “a few days” and they only called an engineer once we told them about it. This is unacceptable — completely inaccessible hotel and fixing the lift clearly was not their priority. Also, one of the hotel staff was not helpful when we asked for assistance with our bags (we are both disabled and cannot carry them). She simply brushed us off and told us to ask security (there was no security person to help). This hotel really needs to improve their accessibility and disability practices as they are excluding a large percentage of the population and as a result, losing customers.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from IHG Service, Owner at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel
Responded Sep 27, 2022
Hi ATLStyle94, Thank you for leaving us feedback surrounding your experience with the Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston. We appreciate you choosing us for your lodging needs. Our hotel works very hard to ensure the facilities and service we provide are superior, and I'm sorry for what happened during your time with us. I shared your comments with our hotel management, and I am positive that they will look into this matter for necessary correction. We hope you still choose IHG for your future travels. Sincerely, Jesan T. Case Manager IHGService
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My check-in experience was wonderful—a kind employee explained the area and parking, sanitized check-in area (even sanitized pens!) with socially distancing being practiced. The room was clean and comfortable. I was nervous to go to a hotel during a pandemic, but this hotel's cleanliness and protocol put me at ease. Thank you!
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Date of stay: August 2020
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We offer complimentary luggage storage.
no! i would say TYPO, probably $99/night. contact the hotel.
Breakfast is not free, but our restaurant does off breakfast a la carte. Gerard Ryan-General Manager
Traffic is nothing like downtown Chicago.
"Our parking was $18 for the night .cut in half because we are members. Nice area to be in. There is a rail track for CTA in close proximity if you don't like train rumblings. "Read full review
"bring a plug in charger as there are no USB outlets in room. Do not eat breakfast at the hotel. Better options close by. Stay elsewhere."Read full review
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₱5,515 - ₱8,998 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
best western university plaza hotel evanston, best western hotel evanston, evanston best western
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
University Plaza Hotel
LOCATION
United StatesIllinoisEvanston
NUMBER OF ROOMS
159
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Frequently Asked Questions about Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel?
Nearby attractions include Lock Chicago Escape Rooms (0.3 km), Space (0.4 km), and Frances Willard House Museum (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and paid private parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tapas Barcelona, Blind Faith Cafe, and Cupitol Coffee & Eatery (Evanston).
Are there opportunities to exercise at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston, an IHG hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.