Recommended Hotels

Conference Venue: Bienen School of Music, Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, 70 Arts Circle, Evanston, IL 60208

All listed hotels are located in downtown Evanston, within walking distance of the Bienen School of Music (the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts) and the Northwestern University campus. We recommend booking early, as rooms fill quickly during conference season. When you register, you will be provided with a discounted rate link for these hotels, and we have also set aside a block of rooms available at the graduate (link below).

1. Graduate by Hilton Evanston

Address: 1625 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Distance to Bienen: ~0.5 miles (10-minute walk)

Boutique hotel with Northwestern-themed decor, on-site bar and restaurant (The Homestead Room), and a charming front porch with rocking chairs. There is a Home Alone-themed room! The building dates to 1927 and has been fully renovated. We have a block of rooms at this hotel!

🔗 graduatehotels.com/evanston

Room Block Link: https://book.passkey.com/gt/221017352?gtid=88805015d96426af024575ad5357d974

2. Hyatt House

Address: 1515 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Distance to Bienen: ~0.7 miles (~14-minute walk)

Extended-stay hotel with spacious suites featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary breakfast included. On-site parking available.

🔗 hyatt.com — Hyatt House Evanston

3. Hilton Orrington

Address: 1710 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Distance to Bienen: ~0.6 miles (12-minute walk)

Full-service hotel in the heart of downtown Evanston. On-site restaurant (Evanston Corner Bistro) and event space. Valet parking available. The most centrally located of the recommended hotels.

🔗 hilton.com — Hilton Orrington

4. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston

Address: 1818 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Distance to Bienen: ~0.8 miles (16-minute walk)

Modern hotel with on-site restaurant, indoor pool, and fitness center. Located in downtown Evanston near the Davis Street CTA station.

🔗 hilton.com — Hilton Garden Inn Evanston

5. Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston

Address: 1501 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Distance to Bienen: ~0.9 miles (18-minute walk)

Comfortable, budget-friendly option in downtown Evanston with on-site parking garage. 

🔗 ihg.com — Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston

All distances are approximate walking distances to the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts (Bienen School of Music). Distances sourced from the Bienen School visitor page and Google Maps. Please confirm rates, availability, and amenities directly with each hotel.