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Best Western University Plaza

1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201 United States of America

Suburban Chicago hotel near Northwestern University

Near Lake Michigan
With the beaches of Lake Michigan and the Northwestern University campus 4 blocks away, guests of this North Shore hotel can stroll amid ivy-covered buildings or walk along a park-lined shore. Show more
Pool with a view
The suburban Chicago Best Western University Plaza features a seasonal, heated outdoor pool with views of views of downtown Evanston; a breakfast buffet includes omelets, sausage, yogurt, and bagels.
Complimentary Wi-Fi
The 400-square-foot guestrooms at this Best Western have views of downtown Evanston or the Chicago skyline; wireless Internet access and up to 30 minutes of local calls are complimentary. Hide

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Standard Two Doubles
Two double beds with pillow-top mattresses. Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Telephone with voicemail and 30 minutes of free local calls. 27-inch television with premium cable channels, movies on-demand, and Internet access. Video games. Spacious work desk. In-room safe. Clock radio. Coffee maker. Hair dryer.
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One king bed. Pillow-top mattress. Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Telephone with voicemail and 30 minutes of free local calls. 27-inch television with premium cable channels, movies on-demand, and Internet access. Video games. Coffee maker. Spacious work desk. In-room safe. Clock radio. Hair dryer.
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Property Amenities

Best Western University Plaza is located in Evanston's higher-education hub, with Northwestern University just 4 blocks away and the prestigious Jesuit college, Loyola University Chicago, less than 3 miles away. Downtown Chicago is 15 miles away.

Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. An outdoor pool is open seasonally.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Total number of rooms - 159
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
  • Number of floors - 12
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Business services
  • Suitable for children
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Parking limited (surcharge)
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking garage
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
  • Wedding services
  • Free breakfast
Best Western University Plaza, Evanston,  United States of America, Property Amenities Lobby

Room Amenities

  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Pay movies
  • Video-game console
  • Climate control
  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Voice mail
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Television
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • Electronic check-out
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Smoking permitted
  • Cable television service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Television Internet access (complimentary)
  • In-room safe
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Pillowtop mattress

Rooms

Spacious, well-lighted guestrooms at this Evanston hotel offer complimentary local calls up to 30 minutes, complimentary wireless Internet access, and video-game consoles (surcharge). Floor-to-ceiling windows face either south to Chicago's skyline or north to downtown Evanston. Furnishings include armchairs and cocktail tables, and dark-wood furniture. Large bathrooms have shower/tub combinations.

Best Western University Plaza, Evanston,  United States of America, Rooms Guest Room

Dining

Complimentary breakfast is available in the hospitality area each morning at Best Western University Plaza.

This suburban Chicago hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are numerous dining options within the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:

Prairie Moon

Tommy Nevin's Pub

Pete Miller's Seafood & Prime Steak

Bar Louie

Trattoria Demi

Best Western University Plaza, Evanston,  United States of America, Dining Breakfast room

Recreation

The hotel offers a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The North Shore beaches of Lake Michigan, just 4 blocks away, appeal to all recreation seekers, from strollers and sunbathers to those seeking fun on or in the water. In Evanston alone, five public beaches offer summertime swimming, boating, fishing, and kayaking, plus walking paths, tennis courts, and more.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Swimming on site

Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Self parking fee: USD 14 per day (in/out privileges)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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Best Western University Plaza
3.9
out of 5
avg. guest rating

out of 262 reviews

Emily from St. Louis, MO
5.0
out of 5

“Home Sweet Home”

I loved the location of the hotel. It's in a quiet neighborhood with great restaurants and bars. It's very close to the Dempster Rd "El" station. There was a great view out of my room on the 8th floor. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. It was such a comfortable place to stay that my friend and I would refer to going back to the hotel at night as "going home." I would definitely stay there again!

Yiseok from Rochester, NY
5.0
out of 5

“The best hotel in Evanston area”

I think that this is the best hotel in Evanston area in view of service and price.

claude from northwestern NY
5.0
out of 5

“A Good Hotel to Come Back to”

Attending my son's recital at the university, my wife and I found this hotel to be very clean and comfortable. Its proximity to the university was most helpful. The staff was courteous and pleasant. The continental breakfast provided was a great start to the day, and the restaurant across the street offered a delicious and affordable dining experience (including a discount for hotel guests). The hotel has its own parking garage; a plus where parking spaces on the street are costly due to metering. Unfortunately, the hotel charges its guests an additional daily fee to use the garage - which I found to be the only drawback to our stay.

Kevin from Auburn, IN
5.0
out of 5

“Good Value”

Very clean and comfortable. Price was reasonable. Still within walking distance of NU Campus

Anece from Cedar Rapids,IA
5.0
out of 5

“it was awesome!”

it was awsome experience! i can't wait to visit again.

A Traveller
5.0
out of 5

“wonderful staff”

This hotel is my home away from home. The price is right and the staff is wonderful. Do not like to pay for parking, but we can not have it all. I had an issue with my room and the staff was fast to correct it.

A Traveller
5.0
out of 5

“Friendly staffs”

friendly staffs though little bit pricy. the breakfast is too simple

Gene from Chicago
5.0
out of 5

“Review”

The receptionists were very helpful and professional. I enjoyed my stay and also enjoyed the friendliness of the saff and guests.

R. Kaplan from Westchester, NY, USA
5.0
out of 5

“Great overall hotel experience”

Very nice experience. I'd be happy to stay at the Best Western Evanston again - and will!

Mike from Door County, WI
5.0
out of 5

“A hidden value in Chicago”

This property was conveniently located to my morning travels. You never really know what you're going to get the first time you stay at a property but I have to say that I was pleased with my choice. When I travel to Chicago on overnighters....I usually arrive late and leave early, so it is always nice to have things in proper order when you arrive. If I had any complaints at all...it would be that I do not recall a warning that parking would be extra...you expect it downtown - but not necessarily off in the burbs....

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Best Western University Plaza

1501 Sherman Ave Evanston, IL , 60201 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Northwestern University - 1.5 km / 1 mi
  • Ryan Field - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
  • Baha'i House of Worship - 3.3 km / 2 mi
  • Neo-Futurists - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
  • About Face Theater - 9 km / 5.6 mi
  • Anshe Emet Synagogue - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
  • Wrigley Field - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
  • Lincoln Park - 11 km / 6.9 mi
  • Six Corners - 11.5 km / 7.1 mi
  • Portage Park - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
  • DePaul University-Lincoln Park - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
  • Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
  • Lincoln Park Conservatory - 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
  • Congress Theater - 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
  • Lincoln Park Zoo - 14.4 km / 9 mi

Location Highlights

  • Theme park(s) nearby
  • In suburbs
  • Water nearby

The preferred airport for Best Western University Plaza is Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) - 19.9 km / 12.4 mi.

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  • Chicago, IL, United States (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)

Area:

Skokie - Evanston, Illinois, United States of America: Home to one of the most diverse populations in the Chicago area, Skokie hosts a Festival of Cultures every May. A sculpture park in town features 70 different works of art. Just north of the park is a statue to Mahatma Gandhi. The campus of Northwestern University occupies much of Evanston. This tree-lined suburb also claims to be the birthplace of the ice cream sundae.

Best Western University Plaza

1501 Sherman Ave Evanston, IL , 60201 United States of America

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