The most elegant hotel in Evanston, Hotel Orrington, re-opened after a $35 million total renovation to all public spaces and guest rooms. The all-new 269 guest rooms treat you well with luxury bedding, great baths and mini-bars. There are five elegantly-appointed junior suites, in addition to the Chancellor and Dean suites.

You don't need to be a traveler to stop by and enjoy the Indigo Bar & Lounge, which features live music five nights a week in a piano bar setting. For food, the Globe Cafe & Bar offers contemporary American cuisine with a European flair.