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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Gem Museum Suites	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 127 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Evanston	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Hilton Orrington / Evanston	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 60 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Evanston

Find the best Downtown Evanston areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Chicago

The heart of the Midwest’s glittering metropolis has many offerings, from shopping and dining to parks, museums and exciting contemporary public art.

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Magnificent Mile

Shopaholics need look no further this glittering street packed with boutique and luxury shops, famous department stores and cafes.

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The Loop

Bordered roughly by the surrounding elevated train circuit, this Chicago neighborhood has restaurants, galleries, parks and a giant silver bean.

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River North

Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.

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Lincoln Park

Both a neighborhood and a park, this northern Chicago area has gorgeous scenery, residential streets lined with stately homes and extensive shopping and dining.

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Top Downtown Evanston Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bueno"

Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

6/10 Okay

"Hotel was clean. However rooms had inadequate lighting and comfortable seating area. Room had only one trash can so everytime we had to throw something, we had to go to the bathroom. Walls were bare and with no decorations. It felt like we were in a warehouse. Room definitely felt cold and hard. We were given ONLY ONE small bottle of complimentary water even though we were a couple. ONLY ONE bottle for the FOUR DAYS that we stayed!! When we asked for additional water they said that they did not have a delivery yet and so we had to buy water for the next three days. At check out - we were not provided an itemized list of items we had charged to the room. Overall experience was just okay and we probably will not return."

Congress Plaza Hotel

6/10 Okay

"Hotel is pretty "okay" if you are going for business, but our experience was not nice. The Air Conditioner wasn't working on a 65-80 degree outside, I told the front desk if they can help or make a room change but the solution was to give me a floor fan, not the type of help I was hoping and did not do anything to the A/C, it felt like "this is the best we can do, handle it". I've been in the hotel industry for 9 years and that's not how we handle thing. Bellmen and housekeepers were great and very committed to the service."

Freehand Chicago

4/10 Poor

"The Hotel is in bad need of a update & remodel. Rooms are very small and dark and Dingy. carpet is very warn. We went to the room we were given an there was some kind of very loud running contently outside the window had to go to the front desk and ask for a new room. The next room was on the same side of the building but higher up still noisy but not as bad. There are plenty of other options in the area of town would suggest checking them out."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Evanston?

Travellers to Evanston's Downtown Evanston neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Consider a visit to Halim Time & Glass Museum as part of your Downtown Evanston travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown Evanston?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston is the highest ranked property in Downtown Evanston. This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Lake Michigan, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other favourite options in the area include Graduate by Hilton Evanston and Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG.

How many hotels are there in the Downtown Evanston area?

With 19 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Evanston to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Evanston area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Evanston, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown Evanston.

What is there to do around this Evanston neighbourhood?

Halim Time & Glass Museum is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Downtown Evanston. While you're out sightseeing in Evanston, make sure that you visit other sights such as Clark Street Beach or Dog Beach.

How can I get around Downtown Evanston and the greater Evanston area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Davis Metro Station is the closest metro station. To venture out of town, take a train from Evanston Davis Street Station.

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Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Graduate by Hilton Evanston

The Gem Museum Suites

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston

Hilton Orrington / Evanston

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

Hilton Chicago

Swissotel - Chicago

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile

River Hotel

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

Warwick Allerton - Chicago

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

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Where to stay in Downtown Evanston

Downtown Chicago

Magnificent Mile

The Loop

River North

Lincoln Park

Top Downtown Evanston Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

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