Best Western University Plaza

  • 1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

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This AAA Three-Diamond Best Western is conveniently located approximately 12 miles from O'Hare International Airport and 15 miles from Six Flags. Public transportation is available just two blocks from the hotel. Guests can enjoy the Sherman Street Grill, seasonal outdoor heated pool, exercise room, sauna, and complimentary newspapers. This hotel also offers room service, laundry facilities, dry cleaning, safety deposit, interior corridors, airport transportation (available for a nominal... more on Yahoo! Travel

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3.5

(225 reviews)

81% of guests recommend this place.

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Top Reviews from Around the Web:

This hotel was a nice hotel. more on Agoda.com

If you choose to stay in Evanston, arcoss the street from the hotel there is a very good nightlife. more on Expedia

I would recommend the Best Western hotel for its location and value. more on Yahoo! Travel

It is in a wonderful neighborhood with many good places to eat... more on Orbitz

The hotel is located along Chicago's affluent North Shore just four blocks away from... more on Hotels.com

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3.0

(10 reviews)

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

My wife and I were visiting our daughter, son in law and new grandson who live in Uptown. The Purple Line was about a block and a half from the hotel, which made getting around very easy. We didn't ha ... more on TripAdvisor

I stayed here with my son during the fourth of July weekend. While I was out getting dinner for my son, someone claiming to be a hotel employee came in and stole our computers and camera! Although I f ... more on TripAdvisor

This hotel was actually better than I expected. The bed was large and comfortable, the room reasonably roomy, and everything was clean, with one exception - the room carpets seemed clean, but my white ... more on TripAdvisor

We loved our stay here. The staff was more than accommodating. The room was clean & the beds were the best! Can't beat the location, it is ... more on TripAdvisor

I realize that the price of this hotel is high ($135/night) because it's within walking distance of Northwestern University. The room was clean but musty, and when I called for a concern, I was put on ... more on TripAdvisor

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4.5

(2 reviews)

Top Reviews From Orbitz

The Best WEstern Evanston was in a great location. The rooms were clean although the towels were frayed. They could stand ... more on Orbitz

For the money that I paid, it was a very good place to stay. It is in a wonderful neighborhood ... more on Orbitz

Embraces a unique blend of upscale hospitality, casual bed and breakfast ambiance and executive lodging amenities ? right in the heart of ... more on Orbitz

Avg Rating

3.5

(10 reviews)

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

Staff at this hotel were very friendly and helpful from parking to saying hello as I passed them on the way out. I needed some utensils and the front desk had some right at the counter. The furniture in the rooms was nice and seemed ... more on Yahoo! Travel

When we checked in we were not told we would need to lift the door handle UP in order to get in the room. This seems pretty unusual. Usually the door handle goes down after inserting the room key. Also, I forgot a pillow in the room. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The Best Western in Evanston seemed overpriced for accomodations I would describe as "adequate". It was well located for Northwestern University--a ten minute walk, as advertized. However, I found the front desk staff not particularly ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I would recommend the Best Western hotel for its location and value. For families visiting Northwestern University or anyone in the area. It is just a few blocks away from campus, the lake, the downtown shopping area, restaurants ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Very comfortable stay at this Best Western in Evanston. It was conveniently located just outside of the main hustle-and-bustle activity of Chicago but with all the attractions a short drive away. The Evanston ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Top Reviews From PriceLine.com

Definitely will be booking a room at the Best Western in Evanston for my next visit to Chicago!!! more on PriceLine.com

Was very happy overall. more on PriceLine.com

Ok but old. more on PriceLine.com

When I checked in my reservation requests were ignored and the staff was not friendly. Part of the reason that I picked this hotel over the Orrington was because it was stated that parking was free. Parking turned out to be $14 a ... more on PriceLine.com

Great, well kept hotel, very friendly and helpful staff - it was better than expected! more on PriceLine.com

Great Amenities at Best Western University Plaza:

  • Tennis
  • Handicap room
  • Free wireless internet
  • Meeting facilities
  • Express check-in
  • Children welcome
  • Dry cleaning
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Free local calls
  • High speed internet access
  • Wedding services
  • Banquet facilities
  • Lobby coffee service
  • Live entertainment
  • Game room
  • Alarm clock
  • Sauna
  • Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
  • Wheel chair access
  • In-room high-speed internet
  • Onsite laundry
  • Restaurant - cafe
  • Complimenary newspaper in lobby
  • High speed internet access for fee
  • Modem
  • Complimentary coffee in lobby
  • Parking - free
  • Wake-up calls

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Best Western University Plaza Website

http://www.enjoyillinois.com

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