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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Google (1097) 4.0
Tripadvisor (248) 4.0
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Guests frequently praise the hotel's great location with nearby shops and restaurants, and find the rooms comfortable with good beds. However, common complaints include issues with cleanliness and maintenance, such as stained carpets and broken fixtures, as well as inconsistent customer service and a steep parking garage.

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Address
1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
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Phone
(847) 491-6400
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Website
www.ihg.com

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About this place Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston is a mid-range chain hotel at 1501 Sherman Avenue in downtown Evanston, the suburb just north of Chicago. It is listed as gay-friendly, meaning a mainstream hotel, not a gay venue. Google reviewers rate it around 4.0 from about 1,100 reviews. It is a short walk from Northwestern University and Evanston's restaurants, and the CTA Purple Line and Metra trains run into Chicago. For gay nightlife, Andersonville and Northalsted on Chicago's North Side are the nearest neighbourhoods, roughly 20 to 30 minutes south. Rates jump during Northwestern graduation and football weekends.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Safe space Card payments accepted Reservation required Wheelchair accessible WiFi Day venue Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning

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4.0
★★★★☆
1,097 reviews

Based on 1,097 Google reviews.

立脇功二
立脇功二 Jun 2026
★★★★☆
Missy K
Missy K May 2026
★★★★★

Very clean rooms, breakfast was delicious and the staff were helpful. Only downfall is they charge you $12 a day to park in the parking garage. This hotel is very close to the train tracks so be prepared to hear that throughout the night. Otherwise, we loved it!!

Cary Seidner
Cary Seidner May 2026
★★★★★

Had a very pleasant stay. There were a couple of maintenance issues with my room that were addressed immediately by the staff. Price was reasonable, my room was clean and in otherwise good condition and the location was great. One note, there were no USB ports in my room so I had to buy an adapter from target.

Eric Benson
Eric Benson May 2026
★★★★★
Phil C
Phil C May 2026
★★★★★

Evanston is a very nice town to visit. The Holiday inn is perfect and it also was within budget given what they offer. The Holiday inn is very nice. I would highly recommend it! Stayed here a second time. Had a little issue with the room and was quickly remedied. They have excellent management who really cares about customers.

Sophie
Sophie May 2026
★☆☆☆☆

The LADY managers’s behave was very disgraceful. She kept saying NO and yelling at us for what we ask. Also she is not qualified to train the stuff, she made our travel absolutely tragedy. As other people say, NOT RECOMMENDED to stay this hotel.

Raul Aguliar
Raul Aguliar May 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 27 October 2026

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