Best Western University Plaza in Evanston, IL

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Best Western University Plaza

Location. The Best Western University Plaza is located in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Ill., which sits along Chicago's affluent North Shore. The hotel is within four blocks of Lake Michigan and the esteemed Northwestern University, and within eight miles of professional baseball at Wrigley Field. The property is 15 miles from O'Hare International Airport and 12 miles from downtown Chicago. Transportation is available to both O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport.
Hotel Features. The 12-story Best Western University Plaza's lobby features a quiet seating area with dark-wood tables, stylish chairs and couches. Adjacent to the lobby, the Sherman Street Grill offers breakfast service in a casual environment. Flexible meeting space and catering are available, as are business services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided. Panoramic views of downtown Evanston and Lake Michigan are highlights of a third-floor outdoor pool with spa tub and children's area. A fitness center with strength-training and cardiovascular equipment is also on site.

Guestrooms. Brightly-lit guestrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the Chicago skyline or downtown Evanston. Accommodations are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access, complimentary weekday newspapers, video game consoles and Ethernet cables are provided for a fee. Coffeemakers are standard.

Expert Tip. The City of Evanston offers complimentary access to five public swimming beaches along Lake Michigan during summer months.

Surrounding Area

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 4 BLKS

Room Information - Best Western University Plaza

Bed Type:  Short Description: Guest Room Long Description: One king bed with full sofa bed. Or two double beds. 400 square feet. Floor-to-ceiling window with view of Chicago skyline or downtown Evanston. Desk, complimentary wireless Internet access, 30 minutes of complimentary local calls.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in
Extra person charges
Floors - 12
Guestrooms - 159
Interior corridors
Limo/Town Car service available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 3

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Northwestern University - 4 blocks
Lake Michigan - 4 blocks
Kendall College - 1.0 mile
Old Orchard Shopping Center - 3.0 miles
Baha'i Temple - 5.0 miles
Kohl Children's Museum - 7.0 miles
Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs) - 7.5 miles
Chicago Mercantile Exchange - 11.0 miles
Downtown Chicago - 12.0 miles
Six Flags Great America - 15.0 miles

Driving Directions - Best Western University Plaza

From O'Hare International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 19 miles.

Drive east on I-190 and then north on I-294.
Exit at US-14/Dempster Street.
Veer right and continue east.
Proceed straight onto SR-58/Dempster Street.
Turn left onto Sherman Place, which becomes Sherman Avenue.

From Chicago Midway Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 28 miles.

Drive north on SR-50/South Cicero Avenue.
Continue to I-55 and drive south.
I-55 South merges with I-294.
Proceed north on I-294.
Exit at US-14/Dempster Street and veer right.
Continue straight onto SR-58/Dempster Street.
Turn left onto Sherman Place, which becomes Sherman Avenue.