I stayed at the Best Western University Plaza because there were renovations being done to my home over the city line in Chicago and since I work at Northwestern University, it was very convenient to my job. The first thing you'll notice about the Best Western University Plaza in Evanston is that it is full of smells-not unpleasant smells, just... more

We have stayed at the Best Western University Hotel numerous times over the past 4 or 5 years- averaging probably 3 or 4 different stays there a year from 1 to 5 nights each. I don't get all the overly negative reviews that this hotel gets. I agree that it's far from the nicest hotel I've ever stayed in, but... more

I had to stay in Evanston because of a conference. It's not so bad. I mean, yes, it's an old building, I would rather to have free parking instead of paying 14 dollars/day, and it had some minor problems that go with the old building. But the room was big and the bed comfortable, decently clean. Maybe for the same... more

The air conditioner was extremely loud but did not adequately cool the room. The noise kept us up all night. The poor air quality exacerbated my husband' s asthma. We had to check out and go the Hampton Inn in Skokie. more

We booked a room for 3 nights in July. Upon arriving, we could not find the entrance to the parking lot. After circling the block once we realized it was the dark and dingy underground lot we passed several times. The parking lot reeked of urine and other bodily waste. We lugged our luggage out the parking lot to the... more

We just stayed during the 4th of July weekend for my fiance's grandmothers' 90th birthday party.. The family lives in Evanston so we decided to stay there since it was close to the El and their house so we could get a ride. The hotel is not much to look at and there is no AC in the lobby but... more

INTRODUCTION: On a recent impulse trip to Chicago, I needed a moderately priced hotel in a safe neighborhood to stay at the very next night, and the Best Western University Plaza was just about the only hotel that fit my criteria. The hotel is located near the edge of Evanston, which puts it within comfortable travel distance to Michigan Avenue... more

The hotel is dark, dank, old and ugly. It's moderately clean, but not sparkling. The exterior is horrid, and the garage is the scariest place in Evanston (which is a lovely college town). The fitness center was under construction, the pool is a little larger than a typical hot tub, and the hot tub has been turned into a planter.... more

The staff at the BW were quick and friendly at check in. When I had card problem, they were very responsive in getting the problem taken care of. Service was decent, although when I called to get an extra blanket, I had to go down and pick it up myself. There are no frills or extra decorative touches at the... more