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Best Western University Plaza
1501 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201-4416Phone: 847/491-6400 | Fax: 847/328-3090
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!
Parking Package
Book Package
Join us at the Best Western University Plaza and stay with us in the room type that best serves your needs. Have the benefit of parking your car in our garage. Start your morning with a delicious complimentary continental breakfast.
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