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Best Western University Plaza

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2 and 1/2 Star
1501 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
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Best Western University Plaza Amenities
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  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business Center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Elevators
  • Express Checkout
  • Fishing
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free Newspaper
  • Hairdryers Available
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Modem Lines in Room
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
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Guest Rating:
user rating 6.0
6.3
Description of Best Western University Plaza
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! read more
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Based on 32 reviews from guests who stayed at the Best Western University Plaza
Overall Quality Score
user rating 6.3.0
6.3
Hotel Cleanliness
user rating 7.1.0
7.1
Hotel Staff
user rating 6.9.0
6.9
Location of Hotel
user rating 7.9.0
7.9
Hotel Dining
user rating 4.6.0
4.6
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Hotel Guest Reviews of the Best Western University Plaza
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Solo Traveler
Marla
March 27, 2008
Solo Traveler
8.0
Very clean and staff was very helpful with providing information.
The exercise room was under construction.

We will be planning on staying at this hotel again when making a trip to Chicago.

Senior Travelers
Robert
November 13, 2007
Senior Travelers
1.0
Very little to like for the price.
Remodeling, no exercise room or alternative offered, lobby not at all guest friendly,.

Much of the hotel was closed due to remodeling; we chose this spot expecting all the amenities including exercise room and continental breakfast. Staff was neither friendly nor helpful.

Solo Traveler
Jim
October 10, 2007
Solo Traveler
1.0
Nothing.
They did not have a room for us and try to rip us off.

This is the worst experience that we have ever had.

Couple
Troy
August 4, 2007
Couple
10.0
Close to train station and convenient to Chicago.
Have to pay to park.

Was very happy overall.

Business Traveler
Don
June 30, 2007
Business Traveler
1.0
The view.
Dirty, uncared for, not worth the money paid.

Key system did not work so we had to be walked to room every time we wanted to get back in. The air conditioning was out in lobby.

Solo Traveler
Alan
May 20, 2007
Solo Traveler
7.0
Away from city but close to rail train.
Old rooms.

The hotel had all of the necessities and was far away from city but close to train to city.

Business Traveler
Randy
November 17, 2006
Business Traveler
1.0
I liked leaving.
I really did not like anything.

The food was bad real bad and to think I paid 7.95 for it I don't mind paying 20.00 but give me fresh food not dried dead eggs the staff never smiled once and made me feel as though I was interrupting there day or personal conversations and the room was in horrible condition the door was hard to get into the shower looked like it had not been cleaned in weeks I could go on but do not feel as it would do any good as the staff at the hotel was just unresponsive the guy mopping the marble floor should really put a sigh down not just around one corner but visible to all as I almost busted my ass or maybe not mop the floor during checkout time imp sure no one will notice the floor as the rooms are in such bad shape. read more

Business Traveler
Sue
September 8, 2006
Business Traveler
3.0
Good location.
Unfriendly staff and bugs.

When I checked in my reservation requests were ignored and the staff was not friendly. Part of the reason that I picked this hotel over the Orrington was because it was stated that parking was free. Parking turned out to be $14 a night. I ended up having to change rooms three times and the staff was very huffy and acted inconvenienced that I wanted to move when my room was infested with spiders. Next time I will pay the ten extra dollars a night and stay at the Orrington which is a much better property. read more

Family Traveling with Young Children
Jeanne
August 28, 2006
Family Traveling with Young Children
6.0
Needs to be updated if they are going to charge this price.
Our room smelled of mildew from the bathroom. noisy air conditioners.

Great location, near the train and a quick trip to the city. nice neighborhood and great restaurant and shops near by. the hotel was not as clean as I would have liked. Old decor and our room bath smelled like mildew. The air conditioners was very noisy.

Family Traveling with Teens
David
April 28, 2006
Family Traveling with Teens
7.0
Room was clean and comfortable.
Price was high for what a basic hotel room.

Basic clean and comfortable room. Expensive considering no special amenities or location.

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