The hype
Travelers adore the location and the friendly staff (shoutout to Sophia at the desk), but the physical room quality varies wildly.
Hilton Orrington Evanston
$150-250 / לילה
הזמן את זה אם You need to be exactly 60 seconds from Northwestern's campus and want a lobby with 'Grand Dame' energy.
למה אנשים אוהבים את זה
- Unbeatable location steps from Northwestern University and the lake
- Historic 1920s architecture with a grand, fireplace-lit lobby
- Evanston Corner Bistro downstairs serves genuinely good farm-to-table fare
סיכום מהיר: A historic heavyweight that rests on its laurels—you're paying for the address, not the soundproofing.
סקור על ידי @theboutiqueadventurer: I honestly loved the contrast here—my room was super peaceful for sleeping, but the lobby was buzzing with energy. The industrial design gives it so much character, and playing a round of foosball was the best way to break up the day.
אורחים שביקרו כאן אמרו
Reality check
The walls are paper-thin; you will likely hear your neighbor's TV, the elevator ding, or the 'roaring' vintage AC units.
- You are visiting Northwestern University (it's literally next door)
- You appreciate historic lobbies and walking to dinner
- You don't plan to spend much time in the room
ניקיון וטחזוקה
7.5
- Housekeeping: Generally reliable daily service, though reviews occasionally mention missed dusting on high surfaces.
- Bathroom hygiene: Hit or miss. Renovated rooms are sparkling; older rooms have complaints of grout discoloration and slow drains.
- Maintenance: The biggest weak point. Reports of peeling wallpaper, rattling ACs, and worn carpets in non-renovated rooms.
- Linens & towels: Standard Hilton quality—clean and crisp, though towels can feel a bit thin.
- Odors & scents: Lobby smells fresh; some older rooms have a lingering 'musty' or 'stale' odor.
Sleepability™
5בינוני
0-4רועש
4-7.5בינוני
7.5-10שקט
- Loud, rattling HVAC units in older rooms
- Plumbing noise (toilets flushing) from adjacent rooms
- Hallway chatter due to large gaps under doors
לפני ההזמנה
טוב לדעת
- Microwaves are not standard and cost a ridiculous $25/night to rent.
- Breakfast is NOT free; expect to pay ~$20-28 per person.
- The 'Historic Petite' rooms are exactly that—tiny. Upgrade if you have more than one suitcase.
מה לארוז
- White noise machine or earplugs (mandatory for the AC noise)
- Slippers (carpets in older rooms can feel worn)
- Your own steamer (irons are hit-or-miss)
ג'ניה לחדרים
הבחירות המובילות
- Renovated King Deluxe (specifically request 'Renovated')
- High floor, East-facing rooms for potential lake glimpses
חדרים להימנע
- Rooms near the elevator (constant dinging)
- West-facing rooms on lower floors (alley noise/views)
- Any room not explicitly confirmed as 'updated' or 'renovated'
ג'ניה בקשת חדרים – העתק והדבק
“I am a light sleeper and kindly request a room on a high floor, far from the elevator. Crucially, I am requesting one of the recently RENOVATED rooms with updated bathrooms, as I understand the hotel is in transition.”
שאלות נפוצות וטיפים נסתרים
הכל מה שאתה באמת צריך לדעת לפני ההזמנה
Is there a pool?
No. Do not be fooled by the size of the building; there is no pool.
How much is parking?
Valet is approximately $37/night with in/out privileges. There is no on-site self-park.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, but with a steep ~$85 non-refundable fee per stay.
Does it have a gym?
Yes, a decent 24-hour fitness center with standard cardio and weights.
Is breakfast included?
No. There is a grab-and-go market and a sit-down bistro, but both are paid.
How close is Northwestern?
You could throw a rock and hit it. It is one block from the arch.
טיפים פנימיים
- ✨
Skip the $25 microwave fee; there's a 7-Eleven and Whole Foods within walking distance for hot snacks.
- ✨
The public parking garage at Sherman Plaza is a 2-minute walk and significantly cheaper than the hotel valet.
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Hilton Honors members usually get the WiFi fee waived—join for free before you book.
5 דברים שכדאי לדעת לפני שתצא
💡The 'Microwave Fee' is a real thing ($25/night) and it feels like a cash grab.
💡The bathrooms in standard rooms have virtually no counter space for toiletries.
💡The elevators can be painfully slow during peak university event weekends.
💡Some rooms have views of a brick wall or AC generators—check your view upon arrival.
💡The lobby fireplace is the best spot in the house and often empty in the mid-afternoon.
מדריך מקומי
מפה
ראה איפה Hilton Orrington Evanston ממוקום וממה יש בקרוב.