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Graduate by Hilton Evanston

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

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1625 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Loyola University Chicago
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrigley Field
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Home Alone Suite) | Living area

Suite (Home Alone Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Home Alone Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Evanston

With a stay at Graduate by Hilton Evanston, you'll be centrally located in Evanston, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Northwestern University. .This hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Wrigley Field and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Michigan Avenue.

What's nearby

  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Northwestern University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Baha'i House of Worship - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Loyola University Chicago - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Wrigley Field - 15 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Davis Metro Station - 9 min walk
  • Evanston Davis Street Station - 10 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Prairie Moon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Todoroki Hibachi and Sushi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Newport Coffee House - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Evanston

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Graduate by Hilton Evanston offers 119 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Stay in one of 119 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This hotel also features a communal living room and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Graduate Homestead Room serving guests of Graduate by Hilton Evanston. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Graduate Homestead Room - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 20 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Graduate Homestead Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1927
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving after regular check-in hours are asked to use the courtesy phone inside and follow the posted instructions for late check-in assistance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 10 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 35.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 20.00 per night(300 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Evanston Homestead
Homestead Evanston
Homestead Hotel Evanston
Homestead Evanston Hotel
Graduate Evanston
The Homestead Evanston
Graduate by Hilton Evanston Hotel
Graduate by Hilton Evanston Evanston
Graduate by Hilton Evanston Hotel Evanston

Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Evanston Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nearly lake front--fun college vibe

This place is just FUN! The decor and vibe are just right for the neighborhood and made our visit to tour Northwestern University completely delightful. It is super close to downtown and also just a short (less than 5 minutes) walk to Northwestern. The staff are wonderful and the property is historically beautiful. NOT handicapped accessible: lots of weird steps up/steps down in lobby, SMALL elevator (seems like it might have been the dumb waiter in a former life). Clean rooms and common areas, complimentary bike share, front porch with lots of rockers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique hotel , bar is cozy and the large front porch is great . Got two parking tickets ( one from Evanston & one from Northwestern) I probably won’t drive there again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liana D, Hollywood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice old school boutique hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and property itself is great. My minor issues is that there is not an ice machine so I had to constantly ask the staff for ice. Our bed could also be replaced at this point. The walls are definitely not soundproof but for the most part it was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sakura, Worthington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave, farmington hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic building, Sabrina at the front desk was A+, tiny elevator, nice room & bath, easy walk to restaurants and shops
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it charm and character. Very nicely appointed.Wuiet and peaceful. It has a lovely porch sitting area with rocking chairs and tables. Great location. Easy walk to shops and restaurants Close to lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't change anything.

The air conditioning didn't work first night but worked the next day. That was out only issue. Honestly so nice to stay in some place more unique and smaller. Great charm. Don't change anything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Acquaint vibe and comfortable room. Bathroom was renovated, and the decor is unique and vintage. It is very close to a beach, nice park, train lines, and restaurants. A great place to stay if you don’t want to be in the middle of the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caeli

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Charming!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

NINA

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not your run of the mill Hilton property! Very much to the time period from checkin through the period elevator & furnishings!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at The Graduate in Evanston. The rooms have a cool decor and the hotel maintains the history of the building it's in. It's honestly like walking back in time in a good way. After staying here a couple times, I would love for the TV casting to be more reliable and a bigger main elevator that is ADA compliant. Getting to any of the elevators and up or down in them is honestly a hassle. They're the smallest elevators I've ever seen in a hotel and to get to them you have to drag your bags up a couple random stairs. Not sure how it's ADA compliant at all. You have to be able bodied to get into the elevator. Other than that, the staff I've interacted with are great. The front doormen / valets are on it. And there's a cool bar & restaurant I'll have to check out next time I visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice grounds. Centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Graduate by Hilton in Evanston, was nice. Although I found service to be a little lackluster. Nick, at reception was very pleasant, however not having enough staff made for long lines, and unanswered calls. The hotel is located in a quiet residential area, steps alway from the beach. Unfortunately, we were unable to receive housekeeping service due not having adequate staffing. Towels and toiletry requests were granted, again wait times were long. The porch offered rocking chairs for seating, which I found cute, as well as reminiscent of the south.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, but lacking follow through

Booked last available king room which was billed as handicapped accessible. We didn’t need that accessibility, but it struck me that the bed was extremely low and would have been very difficult for an older person on a walker or in a wheelchair to get into or out of without help. The room was nicely decorated and comfortable. The hotel is in a great location and street parking was easy. The bathroom was large and had a bathtub…again, not sure how that is billed as accessible. Regardless, we reported to the front desk that the tub drained VERY slowly (4” of water above your ankles after a shower). They said they would send engineering to fix it, but it was never fixed. Also, on Friday evening when we came back to the hotel, we requested a bucket of ice. The front desk clerk said it would be sent right up. It never arrived. It would be nice if coffee was available for guests in the bar area in the morning, rather than having to purchase a single go cup of black coffee for $4 in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It seemed that staff needed to be everywhere at once. Somewhat surprisingly it was the valet who had all the answers and delivered as requested!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BERNARD, EVANSTON

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY, RUMFORD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uniquely comfortable, does exactly what a good hotel should do: provide quiet room, desk for working, comfortable bed, clean and perfect bathroom, friendly and helpful staff. Could not be better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ema, Chicago

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

abba

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Li

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very good location near Northwestern University campus and Evanston downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025