Graduate by Hilton Evanston

Suburban hotel with restaurant, near Lake Michigan

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

Experience the charm of Graduate by Hilton Evanston, a short walk from Northwestern University and Lake Michigan. Unwind in the 24-hour gym or enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant. With free WiFi, multilingual staff, and helpful front-desk services available around-the-clock.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Connecting rooms available
24/7 front desk
Parking available
Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping (on request)
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
24-hour fitness center
Valet parking
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Communal living room
Front-desk safe
Multilingual staff
Wedding services

Feel at home (6)

Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Blackout drapes/curtains
Elevator
Bathtub or shower

$134 nightly

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Breakfast and bar bites

Savor cooked-to-order breakfast at this hotel's restaurant. Culinary adventures continue with drinks at the stylish bar, perfect for evening relaxation.

Sleep like royalty

Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses provide a regal slumber experience. Blackout drapes and curated decor enhance the luxurious comfort.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Tomorrow

Oct 20 - Oct 21

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton linens

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton linens

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton linens

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Wet Bar)

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton linens

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton linens

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton linens

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton linens

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Home Alone Suite)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton linens

Premium bedding

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton linens

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton linens

Premium bedding

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Home Alone Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton linens

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Connecting rooms available

$101 nightly

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

1625 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201

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 - 14 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 43 min drive
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 49 min drive
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 67 min drive
Evanston Central Street Station - 4 min drive
Evanston Davis Street Station - 10 min walk
Evanston Main Street Station - 22 min walk
Davis Metro Station - 9 min walk
Dempster Station - 11 min walk
Foster Station - 16 min walk

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

Graduate by Hilton Evanston puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lake Michigan and Northwestern University. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Graduate Homestead Room, which serves breakfast and dinner. Also, Wrigley Field and Loyola University Chicago are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Davis Metro Station is 9 minutes and Dempster Station is 11 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 119 rooms
- Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability

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.

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome
- Pets must be supervised
- Food and water bowls available

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Onsite valet parking (USD 35.00 per day)
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
- 24-hour offsite parking within 300 ft (USD 20.00 per night)
- Street parking available

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

Beach nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Water skiing nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby

Services

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1927
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Communal living room
24-hour fitness center
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 36
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Free local calls

Housekeeping (on request)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Graduate Homestead Room - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6 to 10 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Parking

Valet parking costs USD 35.00 per day
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 20.00 per night (300 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

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).

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Graduate by Hilton Evanston offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Graduate by Hilton Evanston does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Graduate by Hilton Evanston?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Graduate by Hilton Evanston?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 35.00 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Graduate by Hilton Evanston?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Graduate by Hilton Evanston?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (20-min drive) and Rivers Casino (21-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Graduate by Hilton Evanston and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. Graduate by Hilton Evanston also has a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Graduate by Hilton Evanston?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Graduate Homestead Room.

What's the area around Graduate by Hilton Evanston like?

Graduate by Hilton Evanston is in Downtown Evanston, a short 9-minute walk from Davis Metro Station and 7 minutes' walk from Lake Michigan. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.