Graduate by Hilton Evanston

4-star hotel near Lake Michigan

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

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
‪14 min drive‬
Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Home Alone Suite)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Home Alone Room)

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Evanston

Downtown Evanston stay.A stay at this Downtown Evanston hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of Northwestern University. Also, Baha'i House of Worship is within 3 miles (5 km) and Loyola University Chicago is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

Halim Time & Glass Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Northwestern University - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Baha'i House of Worship - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
Loyola University Chicago - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
Wrigley Field - 14 min drive - 8.2 miles

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

4-star hotel near Lake Michigan

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Graduate by Hilton Evanston. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Evanston hotel is smoke free.

1 building

119 guestrooms or units

8 levels

Built in 1927

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Coffee in lobby

Front desk (24 hours)

Staff is multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Wedding services available

Elevator

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

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.

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym

$95 nightly

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

24-hour gym

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
Elevator (36 inch wide door)
Thin carpet in room
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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: USD 75 per pet, per stay
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

We should mention

Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Graduate by Hilton Evanston to the airport?

Graduate by Hilton Evanston is 23.8 mi (43-min drive) away from the Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton Evanston?

As of Oct 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Evanston on Oct 30, 2025 start from $134.4, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Graduate by Hilton Evanston have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Graduate by Hilton Evanston.

How close is Graduate by Hilton Evanston to the beach?

This hotel is 6.7 mi (30-min drive) from Montrose Beach and 11.2 mi (35-min drive) from North Avenue Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Graduate by Hilton Evanston offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Graduate by Hilton Evanston, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6 and 10 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Graduate by Hilton Evanston?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (20-min drive) and Rivers Casino (21-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton Evanston?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Graduate by Hilton Evanston?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 35.00 per day.

Does Graduate by Hilton Evanston have a pool?

Graduate by Hilton Evanston does not have a pool.

Does Graduate by Hilton Evanston have a restaurant?

Graduate by Hilton Evanston is home to Graduate Homestead Room, which features brunch.

Does Graduate by Hilton Evanston have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Graduate by Hilton Evanston to downtown Evanston?

Graduate by Hilton Evanston is 0.6 mi away from Evanston.

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

10/10 Excellent

Caeli

Business traveler

Jul 18, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Charming!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

NINA

Jul 17, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner

Jul 17, 2025

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

Traveled with pets

Jul 15, 2025

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

Traveled with family

Jul 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff and nice grounds. Centrally located.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Traveled with partner

Jul 14, 2025

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

Jul 13, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with family

Jul 7, 2025

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

Jul 6, 2025

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

Jul 5, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY, RUMFORD

Traveled with family

Jul 5, 2025

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

Jul 5, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

abba

Jul 4, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Li

Traveled with family

Jul 3, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Very good location near Northwestern University campus and Evanston downtown.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Jul 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jauffmick

Traveled with family

Jul 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Sort of a travel back in time feel.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Jun 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I love this location it was

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Anisah, The COlony

Traveled with family

Jun 27, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Unfortunately I did not enjoy my stay at this quaint hotel. No one had mentioned you do not housekeeping unless you specially request. This is not a 4 star hotel. At best a 3 star hotel. Even though I did ask for them to come it stayed unkept. The front desk is really nice but unfortunately this hotel is like stepping into the 70s and not in a way you want. The headboard being against the wall of the door is perfect so you can hear all the doors open and close through the hallway. Just weird. The breakfast was expensive and honestly not good at all. I was dissatisfied a lot by that thinning it would be a highlight. If chef can’t fry an egg without cooking the yolk, they probably shouldn’t be frying the eggs. The exterior is charming but other than that I will pass on this location since would rather have housekeeping and good breakfast daily. Unfortunate though bc I wanted to like it. The street it’s on it’s adorable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, New York

Business traveler

Jun 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing boutique hotel location in the middle of Evanston - easy walk to the Northwestern. Very helpful service.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family

Jun 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Really nice room; awkward with lots of luggage

Front desk and valet people were friendly and helpful. I was able to have some ice packs re-frozen overnight which was so appreciated. My only negative is that getting luggage up to the room makes me hesitate to visit this hotel, as I have to go up 2 steps to get to the tiny elevator. So if you have a lot of luggage you may want to re-think it. The cart can’t go up those steps. The room was very nice, clean, pretty and quiet. Curtains didn’t gap very much, if at all which is a plus. Minor issues for my room this time: my refrigerator didn’t get very cold at all and I didn’t see an ice bucket. There were no tea bags, but I’m sure they would have given me some if I had asked. Having big cups of iced water in the bar was very nice.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacobo

Traveled with family

Jun 24, 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael, Valparaiso

Jun 24, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Minneapolis

Business traveler

Jun 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place. Rooms are funky and cute.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Jun 22, 2025

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

Lovely staff! Key is the best, super helpful and friendly!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Jun 22, 2025

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

Nice front porch to hangout.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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Graduate by Hilton Evanston Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Caeli

Caeli

6/10 Okay

NINA

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