Graduate by Hilton Evanston

4-star hotel Excellent 1625 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201
Graduate by Hilton Evanston

About Graduate by Hilton Evanston

This Williamsburg-style hotel in Evanston, Illinois was built in 1927 is 2 blocks from Northwestern University. A contemporary American restaurant is on site and traditional guest rooms include free Wi-Fi. Bright rooms at Graduate by Hilton Evanston include cable TV and coffee facilities. Each provides a seating area and is air conditioned. Grosse Point Lighthouse is a 5-minute drive from Graduate by Hilton Evanston. Downtown Chicago is 14.6 miles south of the hotel. The Homestead Room restaurant offers a full wine list. An exercise room is located in the hotel.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1007 reviews

The Graduate Hotel in Evanston is generally well-liked for its charming decor, convenient location, and friendly staff. However, there are consistent complaints about the elevator situation, with many guests expressing frustration over its frequent breakdowns and slow service.

What guests liked
  • Charming decor and ambiance
  • Convenient location near Northwestern University and downtown Evanston
What could be better
  • Frequent elevator breakdowns and slow service
  • Inconsistent service quality, particularly from bartenders
  • Elena Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Charming hotel with authentic details and a great porch in front, beautiful interior and sizeable rooms My room was facing a wall, so very little sunlight Quite unhealthy choices for breakfast, croissants in the bar not up to standard (too fatty and heavy, not fluffy at all), decaf coffee available at the restaurant but not in the bar

  • Sharon Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Liked veranda and seating there. Location wonderful. Bathroom amply large and convenient. Generally a quiet hotel. Nice bar. Did not like dark restaurant,nor breakfast set up.Was on 5th fl and did not realize rooms higher up had view of lake.Reception area small, was only that, no place to wait if hotel busy. Reception also only a window, a little difficult to get info if needed.

  • Gregory Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • John Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Rozella Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location, quaint and quiet

  • Graham Jun 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great location.

  • James Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Nice hotel in a great, walkable location in Evanston and would stay here again, but it’s time for some new beds. My work associate staying in a different room made the same comment.

  • Byron Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Don't book here. Especially if you're of color.

  • Byron Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Terrible staff. Racist overtones. No professionalism what so ever. Front desk folks are so bad.

  • Isabel May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Staff felt put out for helping. I ordered a $40 steak and it was sent to my room with no cutlery. It was inedible. I couldn’t cut it with my plastic fork I had from lunch. When I called to explain the smell of the steak was revolting, I was asked if I wanted ginger ale for my upset stomach.

  • Kurt May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    It’s ok. However, not worth the price, even though it’s really convenient to Northwestern. Rooms are plain. Bathroom is plain. Bed felt like old mattress. People were very nice, and the restaurant was very good. Service was excellent even when we had a power outage caused by the city. The restaurant survived on gas grill and served. I was very impressed with them.

  • Van May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Lynn May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice. Great location. Convenient and walkable.

  • Julie May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The hotel was a delightful choice. Simple elegance and clean.

  • Bever May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    N/A No Herbal/Tea Bags in room

  • Yasmine May 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    We also enjoyed the restaurant and Yasmine is the best waitress! Friendly and charming. Good guidance. Valet staff were fantastic. $35/night Room was small. Bed was supposed to be a queen size but was a full size. Phone didn’t work. You are paying for the location and charm of the older building. The front desk manager did comp us valet and breakfast for one day due to the concerns we had.

  • Yasmine May 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    The location is lively. Tree lined residential neighborhood and walking distance to the lake. Beautiful porch were you can sit and have a drink. We also enjoyed the restaurant and Yasmine is the best waitress! Friendly and charming. Good guidance. Valet staff were fantastic. $35/night Room was small. Bed was supposed to be a queen size but was a full size. Phone didn’t work. You are paying for the location and charm of the older building. The front desk manager did comp us valet and breakfast for one day due to the concerns we had.

  • Bever May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    N/A No Herbal/Tea Bags in room

  • Scott May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was a bit warm and when we tried to turn the cool air on, it didn’t work and it went to “warm” on its own. Not sure why this happened, but it did seem to make te room a bit warmer than we liked. Otherwise, it was a fantastic stay with the staff and restaurant.

  • Nancy May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The only reason I didn’t give an excellent rating is because I’m handicapped and had a lot of difficulty manipulating the stairs up and down to the elevator.

  • jayden May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Get bigger luggage carts

  • Marilyn May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Mark May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very cool older hotel! Front desk staff were ok, not the most friendly. Restaurant is ok, not the best. Great location - would def stay there again!

  • Adrienne May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Rina May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Wonderful hotel! I can highly recommend. I liked the decor and the student theme. Very unique and charming, as well as comfortable. Fantastic breakfast (try the overnight oats!). I was impressed by the knowledge and service mindset of the staff. They bent over backwards to let me check in early. It was very reasonably priced for the quality also.

  • Elliott May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Meals

  • Elliott May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Meals

  • John May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location. Close to restaurants , shops and the lake. Breakfast was amazing.

  • Kari May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very cute boutique hotel

  • Quinn May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Loved the decor!

  • Henry May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location and hotel!

  • Marco May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Limited breakfast choice but very high quality and presentation. Interesting drink menu at the bar

  • Mark May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    No breakfast

  • Lori May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The Graduate is very charming and I had a special room with a view and a fireplace! But it comes with all the charm of a boutique hotel, like a slow elevator (and only one small elevator), so don't expect the perks and efficiency of a franchise hotel. But I still prefer it and it feels more like home. I'll stay there again when I'm in Evanston!

  • Volkan May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Brenda May 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Passable

  • Jaime May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    👍

  • Cynthia May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Love The Graduate! Beautifully restored hotel within walking distance to everything. The staff couldn’t have been nicer and my room was clean, comfortable, and nicely furnished. Lovely lobby, cocktail lounge,and restaurant reminiscent of a country club.

  • Ruth May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    A hotel with flair

  • Kristen Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Outstanding manager! Comfortable character. Nice amenities. Great location. The shower in my room was challenging -- I had to stand in the narrow space between the toilet and the shower to turn on the water and to turn the water to hot ... and the handle for controlling flow and temperature was HARD to move!

  • Kristen Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Outstanding manager! Comfortable character. Nice amenities. Great location. The shower in my room was challenging -- I had to stand in the narrow space between the toilet and the shower to turn on the water and to turn the water to hot ... and the handle for controlling flow and temperature was HARD to move!

  • Michael Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Close to school Tired facilities

  • Michael Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Close to school Tired facilities

  • Dianne Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Sandra Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Warm friendly staff, impeccably clean room.

  • Adrienne Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location, comfortable room

  • Paraliuiev Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Daniel Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Location was perfect.

  • David Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very convenient location and the restaurants were great on the premises. The bedroom was tight cramped. The bed was pushed up against a wall. Our room was right next to an elevator. Easy to hear hallway noise.

  • Crowe Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Elevator was a little bit on the small side and slow.

  • Crowe Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Elevator was a little bit on the small side and slow.

  • Olivia Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Walking distance to Northwestern campus.

  • Camelia Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Eric Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Sopiko Apr 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Nariman Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great

  • Suzy Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Comfortable atmosphere and lovely decor!

  • Matthias Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location: short walk to restaurant in town and to Northwestern

  • Ellie Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Gretchen Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fun new/old-fashioned vibe. Great location for those visiting Northwestern.

  • Jolie Mar 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • AMY Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hotel in a great location with swanky lobby!

  • Paul Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Classic old building with 'charm'. Elevators were a bit tiny and small, but otherwise the property was nice. The bar had great drinks and was cozy. There's not much area parking, but valet was easy and fair.

  • David Mar 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • John Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    We really like staying here. The staff makes us feel at home and are very helpful.

  • John Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    This is our regular place to stay when we come to Chicago. We like the nearness to multiple coffee shops and other interest.

  • John Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    walking distance of many shops and coffee shops

  • Steven Mar 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    The location and history of the hotel. It had no heat source in the bathroom making it cold. Few electrical outlets and none that were USB equipped.

  • Steven Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    The location and history of the hotel. It had no heat source in the bathroom making it cold. Few electrical outlets and none that were USB equipped.

  • Terrence Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This staff was friendly, rooms were clean but noticed very few details that were missed, nothing too bothersome. Rooms are great in size and decor was very pleasant. Bar was also excellent. Beautiful walking distance to shops and restaurants. Neighborhood is also vibrant and safe at night.

  • Elizabeth Mar 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Location and kind staff

  • Elizabeth Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Location and kind staff

  • Joseph Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay! Will be back!

  • Cat Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was so gorgeous, along with the hotel. Love the unique vibe and the staff

  • Caroline Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Easy check in. Hotel is a 15 minute walk to northwestern and 5 minutes from the shore of Lake Michigan. Didn’t have to drive much while visiting our daughter on campus

  • Jakob Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Parkin get was easy with valet

  • Tina Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    We used Valet Parking. The only issue I had was the way the designed the lighting in the room. One switch for all the lights. The staff were professional and its a really cute hotel. I would return.

  • Cynthia Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    So cute and cozy and the perfect place to stay for visiting NU families.

  • Tianyi Mar 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Overall, loved the stay

  • Jamie Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Incredible decor and overall vibe.

  • Jacob Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Curious staff, clean rooms, great location

  • Vincent Feb 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Elevators were small and slow, but that is understandable considering the age of the building

  • mark Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    beautiful building, great restaurant and professional staff.

  • Stacey Feb 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    All of the little fun details that you notice even down to the room keys resembling id’s of famous folks who went to school at Northwestern to the I’m studying door hangers to use at do not disturb. Super fun! No parking. Have to valet or park on the street and move your car every two hours. When booking there is no mention of this.

  • Daniel Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Amazing staff and unique, very cool aesthetic

  • Jiyoon Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Best location if you are visiting Northwestern. Close to everything. Nicely decorated and very clean.

  • Carisa Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice hotel, clean, good exercise room, bar & food was good. I would stay again.

  • Zahra Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was super sweet and everything went smoothly!

  • Mark Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nicest staff

  • Ruotao Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice historical building. Clean and spacious room. Good restaurant on site.

  • Christopher Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was perfect!

  • John Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room helpful staff

  • George Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great!

  • Minh Jan 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    The room and beds were comfortable. The location was on a nice quiet street close to Northwestern and the lake front. Very nice. The staff were not pleasant. At check out I explained we had never received the receipt by e-mail and asked for a print out. The front desk manager seemed unhappy to do so and never said a word during the interaction as if it was an inconvenience to her. Just not a pleasant interaction.

  • Amy Jan 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Please refund my full stay. peeling paint (lead??) in the ceiling of room 204 and dust on the ceiling ducts in the bathroom. attendant not at the desk for 20 minutes at arrival Thursday night.

  • L Jan 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Room decor was exceptional. Amenities like Restaurant & Bar are fantastic.

  • Michael Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Vintage hotel beautifully kept! Our stay was wonderful. We will return

  • Jodi Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Loved this hotel. Restaurant at the hotel was excellent. No choice but to valet park otherwise would give it 5 stars.

  • Linda Jan 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Location near Centennial Park in a residential neighborhood with beautiful houses, room was elegantly appointed, bed was very comfortable, bathroom was beautiful and large. Parking- you have to valet car for $35 a day or park in a garage at a distance for $30 a day or move your car around on the street every two hours until 9 pm.

  • Judith Jan 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Breakfast was not great and very expensive. Drinks were expensive and bar was very erratic depending on the servers.

  • solari Jan 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Centrally located, great cozy decor, well priced

  • Lauren Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was amazing the staff were very friendly !!

  • David Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nicely appointed hotel that has fantastic lake views. Nice change from other hotels in Evanston.

  • Tim Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The front desk manager made my 7 night stay a fantastic experience.

  • James Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Loved the Graduate. Will come back.

  • Katherine Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Hermoso lugar!

  • Kalani Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was absolutely lovely, and the check-in and check-out process was smooth and effortless.

  • Pamela Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    I did not have breakfast.

  • joseph Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fantastic stay fantastic restaurant fantastic staff

  • Nancy Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was very nice and the staff were so friendly

  • Jeff Dec 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    The location and room were perfect for our needs. The room included lovely furnishings and a handy wet bar. Will definitely stay again. Despite a relatively late check in time (4:00) our room was not ready and we waited another 40 minutes to get into it. The front desk staff was cordial and apologetic but clearly there are major staffing issues.

  • Grace Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Uniquely branded with collegiate style for Northwestern. Cozy bar on main level.

  • Jade Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I missed the tea bags.... Nice shower The door was hard to open, but staff helped me.

  • Marilisa Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The rooms are comfortable. The staff is so very pleasant. Breakfast is good. The bar is great!

  • Nelsen Dec 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    Room was excellent. Stayed on Christmas Eve to be close to family. It had such a great home feeling, with trees up. Everything was great!

  • Nicole Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Charming and quirky - great place to stay!

  • Lee Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great food, friendly service

  • Michael Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was perfect. Staff was professional and helpful

  • Susan Dec 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    This cozy hotel has a great location close to the Northwestern campus and is a short walk from good restaurants, the Davis Street Metra station, and the El. Our room was comfortable and clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The bar and restaurant were warm and welcoming. There are a couple of parking garages very close to the hotel. Overall the hotel is a great choice and I would definitely stay there again. No complaints!

  • Steven Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice place

  • SheyLeigh Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice room. Loved that everything is college/school themed, down to the do not disturb sign, and the notepad and pencil in the room! Very nice staff. There was a little delay with the valet service the first night becasue they were busy. It looked like only one valet was on at the time, but overall a very nice stay!

  • Diana Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Love the vibe of this historic property. It’s a really wonderful, old property and the staff is lovely. My one complaint is that the bar gouges you. Otherwise I’d give this place five stars. It’s lovely.

  • Grace Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    My favorite Evanston hotel!

  • Dorit Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    2)No coffee, tea, or microwave in the room. 3) No room service. When we picked up a light dinner from the restaurant to our room, they served little portions of soup in plastic containers (a cup or less, for $15 each), no plates or trays. It was very disappointing.

  • Sherry Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was welcoming. The atmosphere was lively. The room was clean and comforting. We would definitely stay there again.

  • Darcie Dec 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    Loved the holiday decor! N/A

  • Teddi Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We love the graduate hotels but we left for a full day from 9 am- 9 pm amd came back to rooms that had not been cleaned by housekeeping 👎👎👎

  • Linda Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location ,charming cozy Ralph Lauren- esque vibes . Sweet front desk managers . I’ve stayed here multiple times on Chicago trips .A+

  • Nancy Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Bathroom chilly

  • Meghan Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was clean and great! We enjoyed our stay very much!

  • Alexander Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice place!

  • Steven Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Old school lovely. Warm safe

  • Robert Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    STAFF WAS GREAT

  • Beth Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved they had night light in bathroom!!

  • Christopher Nov 2025 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Very friendly and helpful staff, cosy room with unique decoration. Bathroom was great with high-quality amenities. Cant think of anything.

  • Candice Nov 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    The decor was brilliant! N/A

  • Amy Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean. Helpful staff. Only issue was the restaurant is not open for lunch.

  • Heather Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Staff was very nice. Beds were painfully springy and hard. One room had a heater that wouldn't come on but they brought a space heater which over heated and the windows would not open nor central unit air come on. Other than that the place is beautiful and neighborhood nice.

  • Tanya Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Beautiful rooms that are close to the lake and about 15 minutes from the train (CTA Purple line). It's a nice quiet escape north of Chicago.

  • Vladimir Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room was cleaned. The staff okay

  • Ginnie Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Wonderful, large room. Beautiful view of the lake. Comfy bed. Great shower.

  • douglas Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The staff was very attentive, helpful, and courteous

  • Christine Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, convenient, charming

  • lubna Oct 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Pathetic Staff!!! No Water!!! Telephone in the Room Was not working

  • Dawn Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    What a fun place to stay! Room was spacious, service was excellent, and we loved the front porch! Just a few suggestions.....better coffee in the rooms The instant coffee didn't work for us. And pillows were too stiff, but other than that...so much to like! Would definitely return!

  • Ping Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    12mi walk to northwest university

  • Zachary Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    excellent

  • Sean Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great hotel. Great vibe. Rooms are small. Elevator is small. Great location to campus, downtown Evanston, the lake and the El.

  • Rachel Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff is always lovely.

  • Laura Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The second time I was told they would send a technician to check/fix it right away. If they did so while I wasn’t in the room, nothing changed. The thermostat controls never worked during my stay and the room stayed cooler than needed/comfortable, particularly at night.

  • David Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Accommodations were spacious and clean. It is across the street from a cemetery which didn’t bother me.

  • Margit Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The hotel put us in a room where someone had clearly been smoking. They simply said we don’t have smoking rooms. Which is a cheap cop out. If the hotel actually cared, they would have come up and checked for themselves. I was just blown off. Luckily, I had booked this room via Hotels.com who immediately issued a full refund as you might have. I’ll be booking through them more now.

  • Dawn Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Cute cozy hotel. Restaurant and bar in hotel. Very close to beach and restaurants

  • Tyler Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I really like this hotel. I’ve stayed here a few times. Its location near the lake is so beautiful.

  • Scott Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    A bit dated but charming. Great location. Walkable to campus and the Lake

  • Laura Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved the porch!

  • Richard Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I’m not remembering names, but the ladies working Friday evening and Saturday morning were the nicest front desk hotel employees I’ve ever encountered. Absolutely perfect stay.

  • Joslyn Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    First off, when you get there, there’s just so much appeal. It’s a cute little hotel in an older building and fits in with the vibe and area of Evanston. When we got in, we were greeted by the nicest front desk lady (sorry, I forget her name). Check in was easy and smooth. Next, she tells us that she left a gift in our room (exciting!). The inside was just as cute and on theme as the outside. Definitely gave 50s/60s college vibes. Same with the room. Our keycards were cute little student IDs, which I thought was a nice touch. The gift that we received was a goodie bag with snacks and candy and beverages and a canvas bag. It was so cute! Overall, I loved the hotel and enjoyed our stay. The only thing that was tricky was parking. There’s only 2 hour parking around the hotel so if you were to leave your car there, it would probably get ticketed so they told us we had to move ours every 2 hours but we were gone most of the day in it anyways. This only applies for certain times throughout the day.

  • khalil Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    very chique, comfortable, and elegant

  • Wendy Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    This Graduate Hotel is centrally located and stylish, but not without issues. Check-in was delayed due to an absent front desk clerk. The one tiny elevator was cramped, and our room door wouldn’t open without a weird pull before a hip shove. We only figured this out after a call to maintenance and another ride up and down the elevator. The biggest frustration was the lack of usable outlets, especially by the bed. We had to unplug a lamp in the far corner of the room just to charge our phones.

  • Luis Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a very cute hotel and the neighborhood was very nice and relaxing

  • Marcelle Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    NOT handicapped accessible: lots of weird steps up/steps down in lobby, SMALL elevator (seems like it might have been the dumb waiter in a former life). Clean rooms and common areas, complimentary bike share, front porch with lots of rockers.

  • Jane Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Unique hotel , bar is cozy and the large front porch is great . Got two parking tickets ( one from Evanston & one from Northwestern) I probably won’t drive there again .

  • Liana Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice old school boutique hotel.

  • Troy Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The location and property itself is great. My minor issues is that there is not an ice machine so I had to constantly ask the staff for ice. Our bed could also be replaced at this point. The walls are definitely not soundproof but for the most part it was quiet.

  • Dave Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Historic building, Sabrina at the front desk was A+, tiny elevator, nice room & bath, easy walk to restaurants and shops

  • Beth Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to lake

  • Timon Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The air conditioning didn't work first night but worked the next day. That was out only issue. Honestly so nice to stay in some place more unique and smaller. Great charm. Don't change anything!

  • Rachel Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Acquaint vibe and comfortable room. Bathroom was renovated, and the decor is unique and vintage. It is very close to a beach, nice park, train lines, and restaurants. A great place to stay if you don’t want to be in the middle of the city.

  • Caeli Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Charming!

  • Steven Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Definitely not your run of the mill Hilton property! Very much to the time period from checkin through the period elevator & furnishings!

  • Tyler Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • Cynthia Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Friendly staff and nice grounds. Centrally located.

  • Danielle Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • Laura Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    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.

  • Yvonne Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    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!

  • MARY Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Li Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very good location near Northwestern University campus and Evanston downtown.

  • Jauffmick Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Sort of a travel back in time feel.

  • Claudia Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I love this location it was

  • Anisah Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    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.

  • Steven Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

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

  • Susan Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    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.

  • Michael Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place. Rooms are funky and cute.

  • Mariana Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

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

  • Daniel Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice front porch to hangout.

  • Paul Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I love visiting the Graduate in Evanston. It’s always a pleasure

  • H Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Well-appointed, comfortable room. Charming graduate touches like the room key, do not disturb pennant, and coffee packets. Love the front porch!

  • John May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We really like it here - it's a bit quirky, but it's very comfortable and the staff are great.

  • CODY May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Rooms are individually appointed and spacious. Located in an upscale residential neighborhood.

  • Spencer May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay. Friendly staff. Beautiful area

  • John May 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The staff was not very responsive/available. This morning the front desk person was deep in friendly chit chat with one of the staa

  • Michael May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I have stayed here a couple other times. It's great!!!!

  • Erin May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful property and rooms. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful but the two people during Saturday check-in were not friendly nor welcoming.

  • Paul May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I truly enjoy staying at the Graduate Evanston. I stay there about twice a year.

  • Laura May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Hotel has a lot of character. Room was ok. Heat/air was a little problematic and seems to be controlled centrally. Workout room was very small. Valet takes a bit of time, as does the elevator. Great area though.

  • sarah May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

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  • Ryan May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Parking is the only downside, otherwise this place was fantastic.

  • Rekha May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Great location close to the university. But the service level was inadequate. The room phone didn’t work, the kettle didn’t work. Called for service multiple times and then express displeasure before getting anyone to come and help.

  • Don Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place!

  • Verified Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nick at reception was so sweet & helpful! Room was very comfortable and got a good night’s sleep.

  • Diana Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very pretty hotel, but a little heavy on Northwestern decor. If you are associated with northwestern I guess that could be fun. The TV was in an odd corner of the room- can’t lie in bed and watch. The biggest problem is the coffee situation- only instant coffee in the rooms, and no coffee in the lobby. That would help a lot especially if you don’t want to sit in the restaurant for breakfast.

  • Sindey Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Such a cute little hotel, convenient to Northwestern and a block from downtown Evanston. Staff and service were excellent! Rooms are cozy, and beds were ok. Restaurant was open until 10, which we really appreciated on our arrival, though it might consider adding a hefty vegan bowl or salad option. Overall, we loved this hotel and would come back again.

  • Marcela Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Amazing!!!

  • Newsha Apr 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Unfortunately, front desk and bar Staff was not particularly friendly. Decor is dark and moody. Quite different from the other Graduates we have stayed at.

  • Kevin Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly helpful staff, excellent breakfast, nice location, clean/ quiet/ comfortable stay. Thank you to all at the Graduate!

  • Timothy Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Love the Graduate Evanston! The staff is so friendly and the hotel is perfect!

  • Verified Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It is a lovely property but smallish rooms. Be warned, the room next door had their TV on and it was very loud/could here it through our walls making it difficult to get to sleep. No dedicated parking available, you'll need to find your own on the street.

  • Kay Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly, efficient staff. Easy valet parking

  • Christine Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful, old building with thick cement block and brick walls which made it very quiet. Pretty carpet and furnishings in the room. Much nicer than the seemingly sterile, standard chain hotel.

  • Daron Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Super cool decor, comfy room with a beautiful view of Lake Michigan

  • Mary Beth Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great mattress and lovely decor

  • Verified Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The heater in the room made rattling weird noises and was clearly falling apart. Despite two phone calls over two days and promises that engineering would fix it, it was never fixed and I constantly woke up. The bathroom also had pink mold in the corners.

  • Shekhar Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was pleasant stay

  • Timothy Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Best place to stay in Evanston close to NU.

  • Kevin Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very quaint and great little bar for a night cap

  • James Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I enjoy staying at Graduate Hotels. It's a fun atmosphere, clean and a great location!

  • Verified Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    We had a great experience. The only thing that was disappointing was that coffee was not available in a simple way. We had to wait in line for at least 20 minutes to get 2 cups of coffee to go. We have been staying at The Homestead for years and coffee has always been complimentary and readily available. Not sure why this change was made but we hope this returns to complimentary coffee again. We don’t mind paying for it but it definitely needs to be more convenient.

  • Doreen Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I liked that it was an older elegant hotel. Great retro funishings in the rooms. Modern, clean bathroom. Nice location; close to restaurants, coffee shops.

  • Henry Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The only downside was bathroom door in our room got stuck and was difficult to open. Resolved the problem ourselves and didn't discuss with the hotel staff.

  • Verified Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great place and very close to restaurants and the lake

  • wendy Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love the vibe!!

  • Steven Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Exactly what it purports to be.

  • Alex Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location near downtown Evanston, in a beautifully updated, century-old building. The parking valets were a bit overwhelmed when we arrived, and there isn’t enough curb space on the street to accommodate multiple vehicles arriving at the same time.

  • Be Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Fabulous location, staff was very hit or miss on friendliness. Has a great bar, but the bartender could have been nicer. Needs a few bits of extras being that the rooms are very minimalist…hooks for coats, an extra chair, a place for cosmetics in the bathroom due to the pedestal sink

  • Kenia Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I loved this place, very classy for our stay

  • Selma Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    So cute for the holidays ♥️

  • SueAnn Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Remote worked inconsistently, probably needed a battery change. Otherwise room was nice and comfy. Homestead restaurant had a yummy breakfast.

  • Aaron Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was amazing. Lake view with a fireplace (non functional). Great service and location for my wife's graduation ceremony from Northwestern. Our 2nd stay there and we love it.

  • Julie Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    My favorite hotel in the Chicago area. Charming and super convenient.

  • Karen Dec 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Cute little boutique hotel with rooms that have the original character of the apartment building it used to be. No room service. Restaurant with limited options and very pricey. Asked for coffee in the morning and it was brown water - horrible. I was also given the wrong room when I arrived. Next door guests were very noisy - thin walls. Way too pricey for what you get. Would not stay again.

  • Barton Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very convenient location, blocks away from downtown and about as close as you can get to Northwestern University.

  • Kathy Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location and vibe.

  • John Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    We were just there one night this time, but the staff was warm and welcoming, personable and courteous yet efficient.

  • Rosalie Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    A good option for a weekend when visiting your kid in college!

  • gwendolyn Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I look forward to staying here again soon.

  • Todd Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay.

  • Michael Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I was pleasantly by the condition of the Hotel. An amazing hotel for the price, obviously make sure to book well in advance if your stay coincides with NW University events. The rooms are quaint with high quality furnishings. The hotel is also located walking distance from anything you might want to do during your stay!

  • Verified Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Nice, cozy hotel. Website said restaurant was open all day, but in fact it was closed from 10 am - 5 pm and only had limited breakfast options. Staff was nice, and responsive to our requests.

  • Katherine Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

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  • Paul Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I had a wonderful visit. I have been there several times and plan on going back.

  • Claire Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    friendly staff cozy room

  • Rachel Sep 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    The service was terrible. I had to make each request several times. I was given a room next to a broken elevator making a beeping sound. My room had to be changed for this reason at 2 AM. The person making the change was unkind about it and refused to take responsibility. It was one of the worst hotel stays I've ever had. Very disappointing, as I was exhausted and had looked forward to a comfortable room.

Frequently asked questions about Graduate by Hilton Evanston

Does Graduate by Hilton Evanston have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Graduate by Hilton Evanston offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Graduate by Hilton Evanston offer parking?
Yes, Graduate by Hilton Evanston offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Graduate by Hilton Evanston have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Graduate by Hilton Evanston features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Graduate by Hilton Evanston have a fitness center?
Yes, Graduate by Hilton Evanston features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is Graduate by Hilton Evanston located, and how walkable is the area?
Graduate by Hilton Evanston is located at 1625 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201. With a Walk Score of 93, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
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