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The GEM Museum Suites Evanston

Google (83) 4.7
Tripadvisor (12) 3.8
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Visitors frequently praise the GEM Museum Suites for its excellent location, friendly and helpful staff, and outstanding cook-to-order breakfast. However, some guests have reported significant issues such as being given keys to occupied rooms, non-functional amenities like AC and TV remotes, and tiny towels. The layout of the converted assisted living facility is also noted as being a bit odd by some.

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1555 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
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(847) 440-4100
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Website
www.thegemsuites.com

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About this place The GEM Museum Suites Evanston

The GEM Museum Suites is a small suites hotel at 1555 Oak Avenue in downtown Evanston, just north of Chicago. It's a gay-friendly mainstream property, not a gay venue, and it scores 4.7 across a modest number of reviews. Suites usually give you more space than a standard room. Confirm the exact layout and facilities when booking. Downtown Evanston's restaurants and Northwestern University are within walking distance. The CTA Purple Line and Metra both run into Chicago, and Andersonville and Northalsted, the city's main LGBTQ+ neighbourhoods, are about 30 to 40 minutes south by train.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Safe space Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning

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4.7
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83 reviews

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Marypat Straw
Marypat Straw Jun 2026
★★★★★

Wonderful full breakfast!! Service great…. Ambiance lovely!!

Kevin Davis
Kevin Davis Jun 2026
★★★★★

Andrea goes out of her way to make sure everyone is taken care of and happy. She does her job at an Elite level with genuine joy. Her joy and smile are contagious making your experience the best!

Ben Davis
Ben Davis Jun 2026
★★★★★

Andrea is the GOAT at breakfast. Always asking if you need anything and more than happy to help also very polite. Give her a raise !

patrick kerrigan
patrick kerrigan Jun 2026
★★★★★

Perfect! Thank you!

Mika Rao Kalapatapu
Mika Rao Kalapatapu Jun 2026
★★☆☆☆

We were given an occupied room upon for arrival which was not good. None of the TVs worked. Remotes all had none working batteries so couldn’t adjust room temperature. Weird bathrooms, seems like an elder care facility not a hotel. Bath towels tiny. Won’t stay here again.

Givemeashove
Givemeashove May 2026
★★★★★

Wonderful breakfast experience, the server was very nice and attentive. She provided everything I needed in a timely fashion and was very plesent. She deserves a raise

Thomas Zdanowicz
Thomas Zdanowicz May 2026
★★★★☆

Rooms seemed bigger in advertisement, nice quality though. Really solid amenities with great service! Particularly the BreakFast staff.

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Last updated on 18 October 2026

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