The Homestead

1625 Hinman Avenue

Evanston, IL US

Rating: 3 star

This charming Williamsburg-style hotel has offered warm hospitality for 80 years. Sitting on a tree-lined residential street two blocks from Lake Michigan with its beautiful lakefront parks and from Northwestern University, The Homestead also sits on the edge of Evanston's vibrant and sophisticated downtown with theater, music, and a wide variety of restaurants, many within walking distance. This National Landmark building belongs to a lovely historic residential neighborhood interesting in itself. The Homestead offers graceful architecture and traditionally appointed rooms and apartments in a welcoming and personal atmosphere. Quince restaurant offers contemporary American cuisine, a comprehensive wine list and outstanding service, all at approachable prices. Quince has received excellent critical acclaim. Dogs and cats are allowed in some one-bedroom apartments, with advanced notice. Please call for availability.

Room Information

Guest Room

Each room offers a unique layout, elegant interior and extraordinary service. Tastefully appointed, the comfortable and inviting guest rooms include cable television, iron with ironing board, phone with voicemail, work desk with a lamp and free wireless internet access. These rooms have a double, queen or two twin beds.

Studio

Our studios reflect quality and comfort with classic furnishings and d

Small 1 bedroom

Our fully furnished small one bedroom apartments offer uncomprimising service and in room amenities such as a kitchen with a full sized refridgerator, stove, conventional oven, microwave and cookware along with four place settings, multiple closets, work desk with lamp, modem jack and free wireless internet access.

One bedroom apartment

Our fully furnished one bedroom apartments offer uncompromising service and in room amenities such as a kitchen with a full sized refrigerator, stove, conventional oven, microwave and cookware along with four place settings, multiple closets, work desk with lamp, modem jack and free wireless internet access.

Lakeview One bedroom apartment

These charming and efficient one bedroom apartments feature a spectacular view of Lake Michigan. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Lake in this fully furnished apartment offering uncompromising service and in room amenities such as a kitchen with a full sized refrigerator, stove, conventional oven, microwave and cookware along with four place settings, multiple closets, work desk with lamp, modem jack and free wireless internet access. Please call the hotel for availability.

Two bedroom apartment

Our warm and inviting, fully furnished two bedroom apartments offer outstanding service and in room amenities such as a kitchen with a full sized refrigerator, stove, conventional oven, microwave and cookware along with four place settings, multiple closets, work desk with lamp, modem jack and free wireless internet access.

Lakeview two bedroom apartment

These charming and efficient two bedroom apartments feature a spectacular view of Lake Michigan. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Lake in this fully furnished apartment offering uncompromising service and in room amenities such as a kitchen with a full sized refrigerator, stove, conventional oven, microwave and cookware along with four place settings, multiple closets, work desk with lamp, modem jack and free wireless internet access. Please call the hotel for availability.

Directions

Chicago O'Hare International Airport: E

From Chicago O'Hare International Airport 1. Follow I-190 airport spur to I-294 Tri-State Tollway. 2. Take I-294 west toward Milwaukee (note: you will have to go through a toll plaza). 3. After 3 miles, exit at Dempster Street east. 4. Follow Dempster Street east for 9.6 miles. 5. Turn left (north) on Hinman Avenue. 6. The Homestead is located 4-1/2 blocks up Hinman Avenue on the right side (look for a red brick building with a white veranda). 7. ORD is actually 13 Miles East

Chicago Midway Airport: N

From Chicago Midway Airport 1. Take Cicero Avenue north for 2 miles to I-55 Stevenson Expressway. 2. Take I-55 north toward downtown Chicago. 3. After 5 miles, exit onto westbound I-94 toward Wisconsin. 4. Follow I-94 for 15 miles to Dempster Street East (Exit 37B). 5. Follow Dempster Street east for 4.3 miles. 6. Turn left (north) on Hinman Avenue. 7. The Homestead is located 4-1/2 blocks up Hinman Avenue on the right side (look for a red brick building with a white veranda). 8. MDW is actually 29 Miles North.

Lake Shore Drive (Route 41): N

North on Lake Shore Drive (Route 41) to the point where limited access ends at the first stoplight. At that stoplight turn right onto Sheridan Road. Follow Sheridan Road north 0.9 miles to an obligatory, 90 degree left turn. Two and a half blocks after it turns left (and just after passing under a viaduct) Sheridan Road turns right and heads north to Evanston. After 1.7 miles you are required to turn right to go around a cemetery. At the first stoplight after the cemetery turn right. Sheridan Road will begin to make 90 degree left and right turns working its way through Evanston. The fourth stoplight after the cemetery is Dempster Street. Turn left on Dempster Street two blocks to Hinman Avenue. Turn right on Hinman Avenue 4

From Interstate 94: W

From Interstate 94 1. Exit at Dempster Street East (Exit 37B). 2. Follow Dempster Street east for 4.3 miles. 3. Turn left (north) on Hinman Avenue. 4. The Homestead is located 4-1/2 blocks up Hinman Avenue on the right side (look for a red brick building with a white veranda).

From I-94: E

From I-94 take Dempster Street East, (Exit 37B) Follow Dempster Street east for 4.3 miles. Turn left (north) on Hinman Avenue. The Homestead is located 4-1/2 blocks north on Hinman Avenue on the right side (look for a red brick building with a white veranda).

Restaurants

Quince at The Homestead

Sunday : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tues to Thurs. : 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Fri and sat : 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Type of Food Served: Contemporary American Quince serves contemporary American cuisine, in a lively and comfortable setting near downtown Evanston, at an approachable price. Quince has received excellent critical acclaim.

Area Attractions

Chicago O Hare International Airport

Chicago O Hare International Airport is 13 miles west to the property.

Chicago O Hare International Airport

Chicago Midway Airport is 29 miles south to the property.

McCormick Place

McCormick Place is 17 miles south to the property.

Loyola University

Loyola University is 4 miles south to the property.

Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago is 20 miles south to the property.

Field Museum of Natural History

Field Museum of Natural History is 15 miles south to the property.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art is 12 miles south to the property.

Museum of Science and Industry

Museum of Science and Industry is 20 miles south to the property.

Adler Planetarium

Adler Planetarium is 15 miles south to the property.

Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium is 15 miles south to the property.

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Lyric Opera of Chicago is 15 miles south to the property.

Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears is 15 miles south to the property.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Chicago Symphony Orchestra is 14 miles south to the property.

Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubsis 7 miles south to the property.

Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox 18 miles south to the property.

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls 17 miles southwest to the property.

Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks 17 miles southwest to the property.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 10 miles south to the property.

Avon

Avon 6.7 miles west to the property.

Fluent Inc.

Fluent Inc. 0.5 miles west to the property.

Kraft Foods

Kraft Foods 6.7 miles west to the property.

McDougal Littell

McDougal Littell 0.3 miles west to the property.

Shure Inc.

Shure Inc. is 6.6 miles west to the property.

W.W. Grainger

W.W. Grainger is 6.2 miles west to the property.

Z. S. Associates

Z. S. Associates is 0.2 miles west to the property.

Northwestern University

Z. S. Associates is 0.1 miles north to the property.

Crate and Barrel

Crate and Barrel is 5 miles northwest to the property.

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare is 5 miles northwest to the property.

Bahai Temple

Bahai Temple is 2 miles north to the property.

Chicago Botanic Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden is 14 miles north to the property.

Evanston Historical Society

Evanston Historical Society is 0 miles southeast to the property.

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall is 1 miles north to the property.

Next Theatre

Next Theatre is 1 miles north to the property.

Piven Theatre

Next Theatre is 1 miles north to the property.

Northlight Theatre Company

Northlight Theatre Company is 4 miles west to the property.

Mary & Leigh Block Museum (Northwestern University)

Mary & Leigh Block Museum (Northwestern University) is 0 miles north to the property.

Evanston Hospital

Evanston Hospital is 2 miles north to the property.

Meeting Facilities

Meeting & Convention Facilities

Total Number of Meeting Rooms: 2 Total Capacity of Smallest Meeting Rooms : 18 Total capacity of Largest Meeting Room: 24 Number of Meeting Personnel on site: 0 Smallest Room Space: 300 Square Feet Largest Room Space: 700 Square Feet