Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

4.0
1071 reviews
Downtown Evanston jewel, near Northwestern University and the Lake

About

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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. Wake up to breakfast at our signature restaurant University Plaza Café (UPC) featuring gourmet comfort food. We look forward to our staff welcoming you with good old fashioned hospitality.

Location

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG
1501 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL
60201, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
1,071 reviews
5 stars
477
4 stars
325
3 stars
127
2 stars
56
1 star
86

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staff Attitude

Customer service experiences were mixed, with some staff being friendly and helpful, while others were reported as rude and unprofessional.

Cleanliness Issues

Multiple reviews highlighted significant cleanliness problems, including dirty rooms, bathrooms, and common areas.

Location and Accessibility

The hotel is praised for its convenient location near public transportation and local attractions, but parking accessibility and conditions were criticized.

Management Concerns

Several reviews pointed to poor management practices, including handling of complaints and customer service issues.

Facilities Condition

Guests noted that the hotel facilities, including rooms and amenities, are outdated and in need of maintenance.
  • MI
    Mark Eschbach II
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    Great spot, nice area. Staff was excellent
  • KK
    Kailiman Kamali
    Dec 20, 2025
    1.0
    Abusive management and hostile environment The General Manager repeatedly behaved in a hostile, intimidating, and unprofessional manner, including pointing at my face and deliberately withholding basic guest services such as room key activation. This abuse of authority caused significant emotional distress and resulted in unfair treatment during my stay. This conduct is unacceptable and reflects a serious failure of management standards
  • DT
    Damir Tesis
    Dec 8, 2025
    4.0
    The hotel is conveniently located within a 6 to 10-minute walk from the train station, which is ideal considering the high costs of ride-sharing apps.. " we use public transportation from the hotel to Chicago downtown loop for less them $40 roundtrip friday and Saturday
  • DP
    D P
    Dec 7, 2025
    4.0
    We'll start with all the positive things! Very friendly front desk staff, clean lobby and clean rooms. Convenient location to the City of Chicago at a reasonable price. The only downside regarding the room was the bathtub did not drain properly. About a foot or so of water while taking a shower. The other downside was the top level of the parking deck was not plowed or cleared, which made it a struggle to drive on amd navigate. Overall a nice hotel, as I've stayed here on previous occasions.
  • JA
    Jess A
    Nov 20, 2025
    5.0
    The front desk is amazing. Can’t imagine having better staff. Have to mention Nassima. Went above and beyond. I came for a night trip to see a doctor at the near by and already booked a fun trip for next month after seeing how great it is. Good quality rooms (shower, ac/heat, beds, flooring A+), clean, comfy and well taken care of hotel. It’s within walking distance of anything you can think of. It’s especially safe for a woman traveling alone like me because the elevators require your card. Love it!! Feel lucky to have found it!!

Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston?

Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Does the hotel offer free Wi-Fi to guests?

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.