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Hotels


Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston
1818 Maple Ave
Evanston, Illinois

Margarita European Inn, an Ascend Hotel Collection
1566 Oak Avenue
Evanston, Illinois

The Homestead Evanston
1625 Hinman Ave
Evanston, Illinois

Best Western University Plaza
1501 Sherman Ave
Evanston, Illinois

Hilton Orrington / Evanston
1710 Orrington Ave
Evanston, Illinois


Hotel Tips

Always tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.

Other sources of noise can be opening and closing trash dumpsters and also during collection by garbage trucks. Another great question is if they have any renovation plans, or underway that could affect your ability to relax. Pack earplugs and eyeshades!

Bring an actual credit card to avoid deposits and pre-authorizations consuming money in your checking account which will reduce your available balance. Hotels that accept paper cash often ask for a hefty deposit to cover potential damages in your room leaving you scrambling to find an ATM.



Things To Do

Evanston has a great collection of barber shops to choose from if you want to take a little off the top, get a clean shave or to trim your moustache or beard. Take a moment to consider buying some styling gel, beard oil or wax and always tip well.

Evanston helps you expand your skills and learn some new ways to expand your artisan flare? Sign up for classes at your kitchen supply store, yarn shop, art and craft shop and photo gallery. You'll be having great fun with your new friends as you you take on that next project.

Evanston has that special dining venue and you are sure to find something to please with numerous meals served to satisfy each palette. A wide variety of restaurants and delis are available to choose from with a nice selection of entrees and especially desserts.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Kim Knox
All the quaint shops, I like to support small business.

Deborah Wilson
We enjoy local dining and shopping.

Robby
High quality group of restaurants and wonderful shops! Authentic old fashioned down-town atmosphere brings it all together very well.

Dawnmarie Hatfield
We love supporting local businesses wherever we visit.

DONNA LIGON
I've never been there but I love small town Main Streets


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