Located ten miles from downtown Chicago, we have easy access to the Navy Pier, Northwestern and Loyola Universities, Wrigley Field, the... more »
Located ten miles from downtown Chicago, we have easy access to the Navy Pier, Northwestern and Loyola Universities, Wrigley Field, the Magnificent Mile and two blocks from the CTA purple line train station that goes to downtown Chicago. Situated along the Illinois North Shore area, the Best Western University Plaza offers a quiet, centralized location right outside of Chicago and a friendly helpful staff, all for a competitive rate. This Evanston hotel is located minutes away from Northwestern University, Loyola University and Lake Michigan. Evanston is also home to a variety of unique restaurants, shops and beaches. The Best Western University Plaza boasts 159 well-appointed guest rooms, including nonsmoking rooms and rooms with views of downtown Chicago. Each room features cable satellite television and high-speed Internet access. Other hotel amenities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, guest laundry, wedding services, business services and meeting/banquet facilities to accommodate up to 600 people. Take a quick 30 minute trip into the heart of downtown Chicago to visit Wrigley Field or tour one of many local museums. There are a variety of outdoor activities nearby for guests to enjoy including beaches, volleyball, golf, ice skating, tennis and horseback riding. Families visiting the Chicago area will love spending an afternoon at Six Flags Great America or walking through the beautiful Botanical Gardens. The friendly and helpful staff at the Best Western University Plaza is ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Evanston, Illinois. Make a reservation today and save!
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Location. The Best Western University Plaza is located in Evanston, Ill. , Four blocks from Northwestern University, Four blocks from Lake Michigan beaches, Three miles from Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center , . Hotel Features. Sherman Street Grill breakfasts for a fee, Complimentary fitness facility and seasonal outdoor pool, Complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, . Guestrooms. Floor-to-ceiling views, Coffeemakers, , Complimentary laptop-compatible in-room safes. .
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To begin with, I asked for two rooms
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Posted Jan 11, 2009
Mediocre
To begin with, I asked for two rooms near each other and for one to have a microwave and a refrigerator. I even called from the airport when I arrived and said that we would be there as soon as the other party got in, reminding them again that I...
36 year old male with a moderate budget, traveling for leisure
Stayed here in Sep. 06, and found it to be more than acceptable for my needs. If you're looking for a very convenient location with neighborhood appeal, this is a good pick.
This Best Western sits on the southern part of Chicago's Evanston suburb. Evanston turned out to be a great place to stay, as it had a lot going for it. There were a wide variety of restaurants (from chain to ethnic spots with Indian and Ethiopian) and shopping to be found just blocks away. A short walk east through the neighborhood brings you right to the shores of Lake Michigan. The area does have its share of homeless wandering through, but I didn't find them menacing.
The hotel itself is a good midgrade, not bare bones, but not full of frills. If you're looking for an included breakfast or piano bar, you're looking for too much here. One nice touch is the availabilty of luggage checking, great for those leaving later, who want to explore Evanston before heading into town to leave town.
Evanston also makes a good home base to explore Chicago using its easy transit access. Word to the wise though, make it out in time to get the peak hour Purple Express or take the METRA line into Union Station. The midday alternative of the Purple to the Red seems to take an eternity.
I would return here, but every date I've checked lately, either the prices have been steep, or the dates are unavailable. If you can get the hotel for a rate of under $110 a night, I would certainly recommend it for the adventurous Chicagoland explorer.
53 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
The room key computer was broken, but the staff was extremely accommodating at letting us into our room whenever we needed it. Usually our bed is quite comfortable, but this time we had one that was not quite as good. I also remember our coffee maker being a larger size than the one we had this time. The rooms are always clean and stocked properly. The parking garage is convenient and restaurants are close by. There is not a restaurant on site, but there is a breakfast offered that is catered, I believe. It is our preferred hotel in Evanston.
I am very likely
to return to the Best Western University Plaza.
I would definitely recommend it to friends.
23 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
Booked this hotel through an online travel website and was required to pay in advance. Upon arriving, I was informed that my reservation was canceled. I am still fighting the website and Best Western to get my money back.
35 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
We didn't know until we checked in that there would be a $14/day charge for parking.
There was a sign on the desk phrased in a somewhat confrontational style stating the extra charges if you came early, stayed late etc. Not exactly a friendly greeting.
They charged $7.81/ person for a miserably luke-warm breakfast. Some items (sausage) tasted like they had been left in the warming pan since the day before. I was surprised that I didn't get ill from that item. The egg and potatoes were really sad. Compare this to Comfort Inns and Suites and you'll NEVER go to this hotel. They overlooked one potential profit item. They forgot to put a coin slot on the elevators
A very lovely hotel, five minutes from
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Posted Jul 08, 2007
Excellent
A very lovely hotel, five minutes from the train to the city center. To the loop, it is about 30 minutes per train. About a 10-minute walk to Lake Michigan and restaurants and little shops are nearby. The post is within 10-minutes' walk as well.
34 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
The front desk staff did not know, by map, where stores or sites were at. They told us we had to wait five minutes till check in or be charged an earlier check in fee.
I am not likely
to return to the Best Western University Plaza.
I would not recommend it to friends.
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