Hilton Orrington/Evanston

I was here for the game at the Northwestern and the location is pretty strategic. Danny at the front desk was really helpful explaining about the area.

I am in Evanston about four times a month and I always choose this hotel. I have developed a relationship with all of the staff such that they greet me warmly and enthusiastically every time they see me. Several times they even have come out onto the sidewalk to say hello. Any time I need something, they are ON IT. In particular, Vanessa, Alexis, Olayemi, Yanisa and Ramdani always take great care of me.

If you are staying to visit the Northwestern campus, there is no better location. It is the closest you can possibly be to the campus, walking distance to everything. It is also on the edge of downtown Evanston and close to many coffee shops and great restaurants. The staff is lovely, helpful, friendly and kind. Vanessa at the front desk made my stay feel like home in so many ways. I have stayed many times and always enjoyed it. The entire hotel recently underwent a renovation, which it desperately needed, and they did a good job with most of the most important things- the beds and linens are nice, the bathrooms have good amenities, though some are very small, the rooms are comfortable, the lobby is a great place to sit, and there are games and couches too. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because they skimped on the window coverings in the renovation and they let in tons of light, at night and in the morning. For me personally, I hate this at a hotel! But I just bring a sleep mask, and it’s fine. I also didn’t give it 5 stars because some weekends the price is egregious for what it is. I understand it bc campus is so close and certain weekends are crowded, but when the crowds are absent, the price is very reasonable. I just wish it was priced competitively all the time. It’s hard to be forced to pay 4x as much because the university has something going on.

Steve is incredibly personable and a true professional. I am a regular at the hotel and I plan on returning to the hotel because of the great staff.

Northwestern Chemistry hosted a dinner in the Heritage Ballroom last fall. Maureen coordinated details well and the staff the night of were wonderful to all our guests. We will be using this location again.

The Hotel Orrington in Evanston provided exceptional service, food, and an exceptional space for our 350+ attendees. From the moment we met with catering Manager Maureen Schoenbauer regarding our event and the prospect of using the Orrington space, Ms. Schoenbauer was professional, knowledgeable, creative, and generally a delight to work with. Because of her expertise and her excellent staff, our event was successful beyond our expectations. We will look forward to working with the Orrington again for our next event.

We had a great time in Chicago visiting Northwestern to watch my daughter’s boyfriend fence in a tournament. Riad and Steve made us feel very comfortable in a city. We were not familiar with. I felt very safe having them park my car or bring my car back to me and help us load. They gave us great suggestions on nearby restaurants and coffee shops. I would recommend valet parking your car with them just to make your trip simpler

Vanessa at the front desk was professional, fast and friendly. Alexis the Front Office Manager has selected and trained a staff that makes you feel very special ! Best experience! I will definitely come back and tell everyone about Evanston’s Best Hotel !

Kudos to Riad and Steve at the valet service. We come here every couple of months and always get great service from them. Always prompt and helpful.

This location has the friendliest staff, spacious room, and is ideally situated. The staff is attentive and ensures a great guest experience. It is truly such a gem!