Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8 (1243 reviews)
1501 Sherman Avenue , Evanston , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good breakfast
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Parking issues
Staff attitude
Heating problems

Categories

Cleanliness
6.89
Mixed feelings. While many noted cleanliness, some mentioned issues in communal areas and amenities.
Service
8.36
Overall positive sentiment with some mentions of bad attitude from staff.
Location
8.9
Great location close to downtown and family, though noise from trains mentioned.
Room Quality
7.85
Positive reviews regarding room quality but some issues with amenities mentioned.
Amenities
7.38
Some amenities need improvement, particularly parking and heating.
Value for Money
7.84
Perceived as good value for the price, especially breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Breakfast praised as exceptional.
Overall Experience
7.86
Generally positive, but some significant complaints could affect overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:50

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston offers a stay surrounded by the beauty of Lake Michigan and the prestigious Northwestern University. The outdoor pool and fitness centre provide relaxation and leisure for guests.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and take advantage of the business centre and dry cleaning services. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is right at your fingertips.

Prime Location
With Loyola University Chicago just 5 km away and Northwestern University a mere 600 metres from the hotel, you're in the heart of academia. Plus, being only 20 km from Chicago O'Hare International Airport makes travel a breeze.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ORD

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1243 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.89
Service: 8.36
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 7.38
Value for Money: 7.84
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 7.86
J
John • solo_traveller • us
8
Allowed good vacation to occur
Pros:

It was available. Good breakfast included

Cons:

Too expensive for level of service

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Kristen • couple • us
4
Expensive and Severely Disappointing
Pros:

The staff are nice

Cons:

It is ridiculously overpriced for the quality of the rooms. They used to offer free parking but no longer do. The carpet is tired. There are stains on the fabric of the desk chairs. The sink was clogged. The hairdryer didn’t work (was promptly replaced). Most importantly, if you get a room on the side with the train and don’t sleep like the dead, you will have a sleepless night because you might as well be staying on the train platform. They did honor our request to move.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Stump • solo_traveller • us
5
Decent but not worth the price
Pros:

The lobby was nice. Friendly staff. Location was good. Nice area. Nice restaurants nearby.

Cons:

My TV didn't work. The bathroom had multiple broken pieces of hardware like the towel racks.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Charlene • solo_traveller • us
6
Adequate for a comfy one night stay.
Pros:

Security needed for the elevator . Professional staff.

Cons:

Dated decor, ramp really needs cleaning.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Lopez • solo_traveller • us
10
Excellent staff, great value breakfast
Pros:

Everyday housekeeping service. Thats exceptional nowadays

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Khalid • solo_traveller • sa
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Shawn • couple • us
10
All good other rhan what I don’t like
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Doors to mainobby backwards. Elevators other than main elevators stink. Pool closed.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
K
Khalid • solo_traveller • sa
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Andres • couple • us
3
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Sheryl • couple • us
8
Good.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No glasses allowed in the room

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • us
5
Great location, wonderful staff, rooms need work.
Pros:

Excellent staff, great location.

Cons:

While the hotel staff (front desk, housekeeping,) is very friendly and nice, the room we stayed in leaves much to be desired, especially the bathroom.

The shower curtain does not reach the floor and the lip separating the shower floor and the bathroom floor is very short, so when showering, water goes all over the place. The shower curtain is torn and needs replacing.

There is calcification buildup around the faucet on the very small bathroom counter and the lighting in the bathroom makes your face look like the living dead.

The bathroom space is not used wisely, as there is little-to-no surface space to put toiletries, etc. They could extend the counter closer to the toilet. View photo to see what I mean.

There appears to be mold near the ceiling in the main room window.

I can’t say enough good things about how nice the staff is, but the room we stayed in needs an overhaul.
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2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Seokhyun • solo_traveller • kr
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
H
Hou • solo_traveller • tw
7
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
D
David • solo_traveller • us
8
Evanston stay
Pros:

Terrific location with many close by restaurants and shops, nice view from the room.

Cons:

Parking structure was substandard with steep ramps and poor lighting. Plus it cost extra to park. No breakfast included in the rate.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • de
5
War in ordnung für den Preis
Pros:

Preis und Lage waren gut und das Frühstück war sehr zufriedenstellend

Cons:

Der Pool war nicht offen und die Ausstattung im Fittnessraum sehr enttäuschend

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Jami • family_with_children • us
10
Nice place to land after a concert in the city. Conveniently located near L rail stop.
Pros:

Location, parking available, snacks available, friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing, all was good

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • us
8
Basic stay
Pros:

Location and indoor parking

Cons:

Facilities are run down

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
G
Gerardo • solo_traveller • cl
6
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
A
Ariel • family_with_children • us
5
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • solo_traveller • uy
6
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee