Hotel Orrington in Evanston, IL

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Hotel Orrington

Location. Positioned in Evanston, Ill., 10 miles north of downtown Chicago, the Hotel Orrington is one block from Northwestern University, three blocks from the Lake Michigan waterfront and one-fifth mile from the Chicago 'L' train. The hotel property has recently has undergone a $34 million renovation, transforming this historic building into an urban oasis of sophistication and charm. Surrounded by a host of shopping boutiques and restaurants.
Hotel Features. The Hotel Orrington lobby boasts leather sitting areas and a lounge with flat-screen televisions and Indigo-velvet high-backed chairs, brown velvet couches and marble tables. Several noteworthy decorative treatments balance the hotel's décor, including unique pottery and a dramatic mosaic near the entryway, while ornate ceilings and a regal staircase accent the grand ballroom and flexible meeting spaces. The hotel's first floor showcases fine dining at Narra, chef Jacky Pluton's steakhouse creation, while the INDIGO Bar and Lounge offers a complement of cocktails and appetizers with live entertainment. Chic Globe Cafe and Bar's menu features the best in classic regional American ingredients serving three meals daily. Twenty-four-hour hotel amenities include a private access fitness facility with cardiovascular and strength training equipment, and a self- serve business center.

Guestrooms. The Hotel Orrington's guestrooms are decorated in ultra-modern design and contemporary furniture arrangements with chrome punctuation and touches of ebony. Bathrooms contain marble vanities and include designer. Guestrooms feature pillowtop mattresses, down duvets and pillows, retro-inspired chairs and ottomans, and oversized desks with a computer keyboard and an optical mouse. Room amenities also include complimentary high-speed Internet access, 27-inch televisions and minibars.

Expert Tip. The City of Evanston offers complimentary access to five public swimming beaches along Lake Michigan during summer months.

Surrounding Area

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Room Information - Hotel Orrington

Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe - Two Queen Beds Long Description: Two queen beds with pillowtop mattresses, down duvets, and pillows. Retro-inspired chair and ottoman. Large desk with full-size keyboard and optical mouse. Ergonomic chair. Multi-line speakerphone. Complimentary high-speed Internet accesss. Dial-up Internet access (surcharge). Voice mail. CD player. Cable/satellite TV. Pay movies. Minibar. Bathroom with marble vanity. Bathrobes. Aveda toiletries. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Turndown service. Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe King Long Description: One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspaper.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Minimum check-in age - 21
Photo identification required
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 4

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Navy Pier - 15.0 miles
Shedd Aquarium - 20.0 miles
Wrigley Field - 10.0 miles
Lincoln Park Zoo - 13.0 miles
Chicago Children's Museum - 15.0 miles
Six Flags Great America - 30.0 miles
Museum of Science and Industry - 25.0 miles
Downtown Chicago - 10.0 miles                  
Chicago 'L' Train - 0.2 mile

Driving Directions - Hotel Orrington

From O'Hare International Airport:
Take I-90 East to exit 84.
Turn right onto ramp towards Lawrence Ave.
Bear left onto W. Lawrence.
Turnl left onto N. Cicero Ave.
Turn right onto W. Foster Ave.
Take the ramp left onto I-94 towards Milwaukee.
At exit 39B turn Right onto ramp towards Touhy Ave.
Keep left to stay on ramp.
Turn left onto N. Cicero Ave. (SR-50)
Turn right onto W Touhy Ave.
Turn left onto McCormick Blvd.
Turn right onto Church St.
Make left onto Orrington Ave.
The hotel is located just to the left.