OverviewThis property is situated within a 4-minute walk of the lakefront and Jarvis Beach Park, north of downtown Chicago. With the downtown area, including shopping and dining on the Magnificent Mile, about a 20-minute drive away, this property is well suited for guests looking to explore the area by car and like quiet accommodations.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge, a microwave, an iron and ironing board, a TV and individual climate control. Rooms are furnished with one queen bed, two queen beds or one king bed.
Suites provide more spacious accommodations and also include a coffeemaker and a jetted tub. Suites are furnished with one king bed.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted. ADA-accessible rooms are available and service animals are welcome.
A free breakfast is served daily from 6:30 am to 9:30 am. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.
Other on-site amenities include ice/vending machines and guest copy and fax services.
Loyola University is 5 minutes away by car (or about a 20-minute walk away), while Northwestern University is about a 19-minute drive away. Wrigley Field, home of MLB's Chicago Cubs, is 17 minutes away by car. The Art Institute of Chicago (on Michigan Avenue) is 20 minutes away by car, while the famous Willis Tower, a skyscraper with glass box lookout, is a 25-minute drive away.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a 30- to 40-minute drive away, but guests travelling during peak times may want to allow 60 to 70 minutes for travel time. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on June 25, 2013: The free breakfast hours.
The GoodMany guests described satisfactory experiences at this property, among the reviews used for this analysis, and several reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable.
Many guests described their rooms as clean, while a few reviewers specifically mentioned that their beds were comfortable. However, there were several complaints about rooms being worn (see below for more details).
The staff throughout the hotel were frequently complimented by guests for their friendly and helpful service.
Many reviewers found the location convenient for exploring the area by car and accessing downtown via Lakeshore Drive (which is about a 10-minute drive away). A few guests mentioned accessing public transit nearby.
A couple of guests appreciated the free breakfast, however, a couple of other reviewers thought that the breakfast could have been improved (see below).
The Bad
There were a few common concerns found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
Several guests described their rooms as somewhat dated and in need of upgrades. One guest described "worn carpets, scratched and dinged up furniture", while another reviewer described the hotel in general as rundown.
A couple of reviewers were disturbed by conversations happening in neighbouring rooms, while a couple of other guests said that the on-site parking spaces were limited.
A couple of guests thought that the free breakfast lacked selection.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.7 out of 5, with 85% of 178 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #6 out of 8 hotels in Evanston, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 99 reviews.
The author called the hotel on June 25, 2013 to verify some information.