GENERAL
WHAT IS CHECK-IN/ CHECKOUT TIME?
Our standard check-in time is 4 pm. Checkout is 11 am.
HOW DO I CHANGE OR CANCEL MY BOOKING?
Change and cancellation terms vary per type of booking. Terms for your reservation can be found on the website during the booking process and in your booking confirmation email.
For reservations booked directly with the hotel, modifications and cancellations can be made by:
Phone (modifications or cancellations)
Call 847 475 3300 and select “1” for Reservations to speak to a member of our team.
Online (cancellations only)
For reservations made directly on graduatehotels.com, visit https://www.graduatehotels.com/evanston/#/booking/cancel to cancel.
Third-Party Bookings
Contact the third party directly.
CAN I GET A COPY OF MY FOLIO?
Yes, please submit a Folio Request.
WHAT IF I NEED AN EARLY ARRIVAL / LATE DEPARTURE / EARLY DEPARTURE?
Please check with the front desk and we will do our best to accommodate.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT TO CHECK IN?
Guests must be 18 or older to reserve a room at Graduate Evanston. All guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
For security purposes, you will be asked to provide a valid government or state-issued photo ID at check-in.
WILL MY CARD BE CHARGED AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION?
If you booked an advance payment rate, your card will be charged a deposit of full room and tax prior to your arrival. If you did not book an advance payment rate, your card will not be charged until your checkout.
If you use a debit/credit card to check in, a hold will be placed on your card for the full anticipated amount to be owed to the hotel, including estimated incidentals of $50 per night, through your date of checkout. Provided you do not have any room charges or damages, the incidental hold will be released within 5-7 business days from the date of checkout or longer at the discretion of your card issuer.
DO I NEED A CREDIT CARD AT CHECK IN?
Yes, all guests need a valid credit card that matches their identification.
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
We accept American Express, Diners, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Additionally, our UK hotels accept Union Pay and Maestro. All Hotels also accept cash payment at check-out, however a valid credit card must still be presented upon arrival.
CAN I GET A CONFIRMATION EMAIL?
Yes, you can get a copy of your upcoming stay confirmation by submitting a request to info@graduateevanston.com.
POLICIES
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Cancellation policies vary based on your booking. Please refer to your confirmation email for details. If you need a copy of your upcoming stay confirmation please email info@graduateevanston.com.
DO YOU HAVE A BEST RATE GUARANTEE?
Yes, please learn more about The Graduate Pledge.
WHAT IS THE SMOKING POLICY?
Graduate Evanston is a non-smoking hotel. Guests must be at least 25 feet away from the front entrance goto smoke (this distance has been marked for you).
WHAT IS YOUR PET POLICY / FEES?
Our hotels are pre-friendly. Add a pet to your reservation for $35 per night. In accordance with Graduate’s standard pet policy, a maximum of two pets are allowed. A one-time, non-refundable pet hosting fee of $35 per night per pet will be charged to the guest folio upon check-in. Additionally, guests will be held liable for any physical damage caused by their pet, whether in guest rooms or public areas of the Graduate Hotel.
Please note the following:
- Pets must be attached to a leash at all times that the pet is outside of the guestroom.
- Pets are not permitted to be left in guestrooms unattended.
- Guests must be present in order to receive Housekeeping service and the pet must be on a leash during these times. If pet is left unattended, housekeeping service will not be provided.
- Should your pet be the cause of any guest complaints, the hotel reserves the right to charge an additional $250 disturbance fee per occurrence.
- Guests will be required to sign a “pet waiver” form upon arrival.
ROOMS
DO YOU HAVE ACCESSIBLE ROOMS?
Yes, all Graduate Hotels offer accessible rooms.
DO YOU HAVE CONNECTING ROOMS?
No
DO YOU HAVE ROLLAWAYS OR CRIBS?
Cribs are available (based on availability at check-in). We do not offer rollaways.
AMENITIES
IS THERE A GYM?
No
HOW DO I RESERVE A COMPLIMENTARY BIKE?
Complimentary bikes are available for two-hour rides, seasonally from April through November. Set up a rental at the front desk.
IS SELF-SERVICE ICE AVAILABLE?
Please contact the front desk to have ice delivered to your room.
WHAT ARE THE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS?
Our friendly front desk staff loves sharing their local knowledge. Contact them for tips on exploring town. Here are some of our favorite spots around town.
IS THERE WIFI AVAILABLE?
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
TRANSPORTATION
HOW DO I GET THERE?
Graduate Evanston is about a 35-45-minute drive (16 miles) from the O’Hare Airport and a 45-60 minute drive (25 miles) from Midway Airport. If you don’t have access to a car, local app-based ride-share and taxi services are available. Please contact the front desk for assistance in arranging taxi or limo services to the airport.
IS ON-SITE PARKING / VALET PARKING AVAILABLE?
Valet parking with unlimited in/out privileges is $35 per night.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
CAN I MAKE A RESERVATION AT YOUR RESTAURANT OR BAR?
Yes, reservations for Graduate Homestead Room can be made via Resy.com.
For reservations of 8 or more, please call 847 475 3300 or email info@graduateevanston.com.
WHAT ARE YOUR DINING HOURS OF OPERATION AND CAN I VIEW MENUS ONLINE?
View current menus, hours and more for Graduate Homestead Room.
DO YOU HAVE ROOM SERVICE?
We do not offer room service, however to-go options are available at all our restaurants and bars.
SERVICES
CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE?
Yes, we are happy to store your luggage before and after checkout.
CAN I HAVE A PACKAGE SENT TO THE HOTEL?
Yes, mail may be picked up and dropped off at the front desk. If we’re holding mail, packages or phone messages for you, we will call your room or place a note under your door.
ARE LAUNDRY SERVICES AVAILABLE?
Laundry service is available 7 days a week. Items received at the front desk by 8:30 am will be returned the same day at 6:30 pm. All items received after 10 am will be returned the following day.
ARE BUSINESS SERVICES AVAILABLE?
Please see the front desk for any assistance with printing or making copies.