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The Gem Museum Suites

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Greek cuisine
Lobby
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Terrace/patio
Gym

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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1555 Oak Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • Place, Halim Time & Glass Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clark Street Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Two Bed XL, Washer/Dryer) | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Two Bed XL, Washer/Dryer)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, City View (Washer, Dryer)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden View (Washer/Dryer) | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden View (Washer/Dryer)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Mobility Accessible, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

Suite, Mobility Accessible, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer) | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Washer/Dryer)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Three Beds, Washer/Dryer)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Two Beds, Washer/Dryer)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Two Beds, Washer/Dryer) | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Two Beds, Washer/Dryer)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Penthouse, Washer/Dryer) | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Penthouse, Washer/Dryer)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

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About the area

Evanston

With a stay at The Gem Museum Suites, you'll be centrally located in Evanston, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Northwestern University. .This aparthotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Wrigley Field and 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from Michigan Avenue.
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What's nearby

  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Clark Street Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grosse Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Northwestern University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Evanston Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Evanston Davis Street Station - 5 min walk
  • Davis Metro Station - 5 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Five & Dime - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cupitol - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gigio's Pizzeria of Evanston - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Gem Museum Suites

The Gem Museum Suites offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers and coffee/tea makers. 45-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 71 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 45-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Taverna Milos serving guests of The Gem Museum Suites. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Taverna Milos - This restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Restaurants on site

  • Taverna Milos

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LED TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Fee: USD 100 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Off-leash area

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rug in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 71 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Gem Museum Suites Hotel
The Gem Museum Suites Evanston
The Gem Museum Suites Hotel Evanston

The Gem Museum Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyndee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent accommodations and very clean. I think the breakfast could have higher quality and healthier options with fresher fruit and vegetables although what is offered is tasty for sure. Staff is mostly very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was very convenient to northwestern university. The breakfast was very nice. But the room/suite was lacking. The bathroom was located off of one of the bedrooms so we all had to walk thru the bedroom to use it. The other bedroom should at least have a mirror so the other occupants can get ready outside of the bathroom. The overnight staff was very disappointing. We attended a theater production and came in after midnight. Our room key did not work to open the main door. The front desk staffed 24/7 did not answer our phone calls or the doorbell for 10-15 minutes. I had to walk around the outside of the building and look into the office where the front desk person was sitting there. Then she let us in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond Craig, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julia, Scarsdale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. The studio is small but has everything necessary.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Breakfast only included a few hot options, no cereal and the pastries were not very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetrius

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal hotel!! From the moment I walked in my room, I knew that this would be preferred choice for my next Chicago area visit. Great staff, especially the restaurant staff!! Beautiful property. Close to everything, including train!! Only cons: If you book through a 3rd party app (Expedia), let them know immediately or wake up to daily charges. Also, the $50 early check in fee... if my room is already ready, I don't understand the fee. Other than that, you'll have no regrets with The GEM of Evanston!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Family weekend

Rooms were perfect, free breakfast was nice and front desk super friendly at check in. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marsha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The staff was lovely. Housekeeping excellent and very clean. The lobby decor is clean but run down, like visiting tidy grandparents. It could easily be modernized but it’s a taste choice that feels budget conscious. It isn’t a luxurious experience but it is nice. Some renovation choices hard to understand- room layout e.g. Location suited me perfectly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kiyoe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good!

The location was very convenient, and the room was clean. The only challenge was controlling the room temperature, since there was only a fan without a timer or thermostat. On the positive side, the waitress at breakfast was super friendly and made the experience really pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luther

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G, Plymouth

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, close to everything ! Great food. Parking onsite. All round perfect experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

yezid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excelente opción en Chicago. Todo muy bien. 10 de 10
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Would stay again, needs just a few improvements

Wonderful property with comfortable bed and pillows, freshly made breakfast and friendly staff. 2 things which could be corrected. The rooms were clean but the carpeting in the hallways were very dirty and the flooring in the elevator was very dirty and missing tiles which detracted from the overall impression. Also, blackout curtains are desperately needed. Otherwise, common areas in particular were beautiful and parking was easy!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

EMILY

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nurudeen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good and comfortable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merideth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got stranded at OHare late at night with no hotels really available. You guys were a blessing. It was so wonderful to be greeted so warmly and settled in for a needed one night stay. Thank you! We would definitely recommend you all for anyone in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cely

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and spacious with a full kitchen. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

de Carvalho

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciated the staff and their help with any questions and/or issues I might have had
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025