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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston

1818 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL, USA, 60201
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About us

The Hilton Garden Inn, Evanston hotel in Illinois is located on Chicago's North Shore, adjacent to the Northwestern University Campus, and in the heart of Evanston's Dining & Entertainment District. Scenic Lake Michigan parks and beaches are only a short walk away. The commuter rail train only two blocks away links to Loyola University Chicago, Wrigley Field, downtown Chicago, and O'Hare International Airport. There are 60 restaurants in the surrounding area, a tribute to the Evanston, Illinois nickname of the Dining Capital of the North Shore. Hilton Garden Inn, Evanston offers newly renovated accommodations, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere which awaits our guests. The Garden Grille and Bar® restaurant serves freshly prepared breakfast buffet daily as well as dinner, evening bar service, and room service. The Shop® has a selection of refrigerated, frozen and microwaveable packaged items perfect for in-room preparation. Our 5,600 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space can accommodate up to 200 people. The full service banquet and catering team will assist with all of the details for your meeting or social event needs. Our outstanding staff is always at your service and would love the opportunity to assist in making your event special and successful!

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandHilton Garden Inn
Built2001
Renovated2019
Total meeting space4,492 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms178
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access

Facilities

  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (outdoor)

Business services

  • Business center

Recreational activities

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Whirlpool

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Apr 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Low season
Nov 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Mar 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
4,492 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,829 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
1,886 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
360
Seating capacity
300

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
E-Shape
Hollow square
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North Shore Room
2,829 sq. ft.
69 x 41 sq. ft.
12 ft.
360
90
210
360
300
150
75
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75
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Lakeshore Room
920 sq. ft.
40 x 23 sq. ft.
11 ft.
90
36
70
90
80
48
25
--
40
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Boardroom
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375 sq. ft.
25 x 15 sq. ft.
11 ft.
14
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14
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Grill Room
368 sq. ft.
16 x 23 sq. ft.
15 ft.
40
12
25
40
30
18
12
--
16
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Northshore Room A
943 sq. ft.
23 x 41 sq. ft.
12 ft.
120
30
70
120
100
50
40
40
-
40
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Northshore Room B
943 sq. ft.
23 x 41 sq. ft.
12 ft.
120
30
70
120
100
50
40
40
-
40
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Northshore Room C
943 sq. ft.
23 x 41 sq. ft.
12 ft.
120
30
70
120
100
50
40
40
-
40
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Northshore Ballroom (Room B & C)
1,886 sq. ft.
46 x 41 sq. ft.
12 ft.
350
90
200
350
300
150
75
100
96
75
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Grille Room
368 sq. ft.
23 x 16 sq. ft.
15 ft.
40
12
20
36
30
16
14
10
-
16

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
178
Single (1 bed)
118
Single (1 bed) rate
$89.00 - $399.00
Double (2 beds)
60
Double (2 beds) rate
$99.00 - $409.00
Suites
6
Tax rate
14.5%
Occupancy rate
14.5%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 13 mi

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Standard Cancellation Policy- Individuals may request cancellation of their reservation by 48 hours prior to arrival without penalty.

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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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