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Prairie Inn

★★★ 264 Bear River Drive, Evanston, US

8 guest rating· 800 reviews

About this hotel

Convenient Location

Situated just 1 mile from the charming Evanston town center, Prairie Inn offers easy access to local attractions and dining options.

Comfortable Amenities

Each spacious guest room comes equipped with a microwave, small fridge, and a cable TV with HBO, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Convenience at Your Fingertips

Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi, daily continental breakfast, and a guest launderette during your stay at Evanston Prairie Inn.

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Rooms & rates

King Room

Sleeps 4 · 2× Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV

Deluxe King Room

Sleeps 2 · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV

Deluxe Queen Room

Sleeps 4 · 2× Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Business center
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Allergy-free room
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
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  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • Vending machine - snacks

Location

What guests say8800 reviews

+ Clean rooms+ Helpful staff+ Large rooms+ Good priceOutdated furnishingsMissing amenitiesDisappointing breakfast
Cleanliness8.1
Service8.6
Location8.6
Room Quality8.0
Amenities7.6
Value for Money8.0

Don't stay here!

5.0

Location

Everything else. The place is a dump. Doesn't even have a coffee pot in the room. Shower drain was VERY slow. TV didnt work. If I thought I could I'd ask for my money back.

Rowen · US · 2026-07-24

Overall it is a very good place to stay!

8.0

Location was very good to travel for work. Very clean and spacious. Always hot water to take showers. Having ice is a definite plus.

Bed was not as comfortable as I like but good enough to sleep on. Tv didn’t have many channels to choose from.

Timothy · US · 2026-07-18

Nostalgiac stay for a good price, good location

7.0

It was like travelling back in time to the 1960s. Actual room keys, no card-key swiping here! The rooms were very large and the interior hallway was very wide. The rooms were clean, albeit very worn with dark, dated fabrics. The beds were comfortable and the free breakfast options better than some. Coffee, creamers, tea, OJ, apple juice, milk, chocolate milk, yogurt, oatmeal, cold cereal boxes, bagels, cream cheese, peanut butter, waffles, danish, muffins and breakfast bars, all self-serve. Nothing fancy, but enough options to start the day. Or, you can always walk across the parking lot to Jody’s Cafe for solid breakfast, lunch & dinner options. Will probably stay here again the next time we’re in town for Wyoming Downs or rodeo.

It looks like they used car bondo to repair around faucet fixtures. I didn’t mind the low-placed, high-pressure, low-flow shower head, but my daughter didn’t like it. The vending machines could use a wider variety of savory options for those of us who don’t have a sweet tooth and like spicy snacks. Also, they need a new toaster.

Susan · US · 2026-07-13

Guest review

10.0

Spoke to Geaham on the phone he was very kind and helpful. The room was excellent, clean, and comfortable. I will recommend the prairie inn to anyone I know who is passing through.

Hill · US · 2026-07-13

Good to know

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Front desk is only open from 8:30 am to 11 pm every day. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.