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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 193 guest reviews
- Complimentary breakfast is offered
- Shuttle from airport available
- The Avg. Group Discount is 20.2%!
- Hotel has 45 rooms
- 5 floors in hotel
- 12 suites in hotel
- Check in time: 2:00 PM
- Group score of 10.0/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Northwestern University, Loyola University, Lake Michigan beaches, Convenient transportation to downtown Chicago, Downtown Evanston
Map and Points of Interest Near Margarita European Inn
Property Description
About the Inn… A truly historical experience begins at The Margarita European Inn. From the moment you enter the front door, you will experience the elegance and service of an era you thought only existed in memory.The Margarita European Inn began its life in 1927 as The Margarita Club for Working Women. Originally, the building served as a hotel/apartment house for young business women needing proper housing. Father David O'Leary and his sister, Mrs. Margaret Lynch, with the support of St Mary's Catholic Church purchased the land and built the facility naming it in honor of their mother and sister, both named Margaret. In 1989, the transformation from the Margarita Club to the Margarita European Inn began. Over the years, twenty-two various sized rooms with lovely private bathrooms were created. In keeping with the history of the Margarita's roots, some of the original rooms were kept on every floor. In 2013 a complete renovation was done so there will now be forty-seven rooms, all with en suite bathrooms.The Margarita is a longtime mainstay of the Evanston hotel scene and the Northwestern University community; parents often book a year in advance during the University's busy seasons. Parents, family, visiting professors and speakers, have graced the charming rooms of the hotel. Our neighbors often refer to us as “Evanston's extra guest room.”The Margarita European Inn still maintains the Margarita Club's breathtaking original architecture. Our forty-seven rooms have each been furnished with antiques and many personal touches make each room unique in layout and décor. We invite our guests to enjoy our complimentary continental breakfast served in the charming Grand Parlor each morning. Our Grand Parlor, with floor to ceiling French doors, vintage molding and wood burning fireplace, is also great place to visit with friends or enjoy a glass of wine in true European-Style. You may also find our cozy English library, filled with books for your reading enjoyment, a fine place to just sit back and enjoy life's finer pleasures. With The Margarita European Inn's antique-laden decor, gracious hospitality and intimate atmosphere, it's no wonder we were listed in the Chicago Tribune as one of the top five most comfortable hotel lobbies in Chicago land. The Margarita Inn operated by Michael Pure, a life-long resident of the Chicago land area. Michael's family background in the hospitality business exposed him to the idea of being a gracious host at an early age. It's this same sense of 'being of service' that Michael intends to bring to The Margarita and the international array of guests that frequent the hotel.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 2:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00 AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2013 |
| Floors: | 5 |
| Rooms: | 45 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 43 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 2 |
| Suites: | 12 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 1 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 1200 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 72 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.5 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 0.5 Mi |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Two days prior to arrival by 4:00 PM - if canceled within 48 hours of arrival date a fee equal to a one night stay will be charged. | |
| Nightly Parking: | $10 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% to 50% |
| Total Taxes: | 14.50% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $5.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 6.00% |
| City Tax: | 8.50% |
| Parking Fee: | 10.00 Per Night |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (Free wireless) |
| Additional Room Fees: | 5.00 Per Night (Energy charge) |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 0.00 Per Person (Included with your stay) |
Amenities / Features
Pet Friendly? Sorry, pets are not allowed.
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Alarm clock
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Elevator
- Fax available
- Hairdryer available
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Restaurant
- Shower
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Pets allowed
Airport & Shuttle Information
O'Hare International14 miles - TAXI $37-One bus ride.Midway Airport25 miles - TAXI $55
Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.Breakfast Information
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Internet / WiFI
Free wi-fi
Previously known as:
The Margarita European Inn
Seasonality and Projections at Margarita European Inn
Above shows fluctuations of room prices for both group prices and the lowest individual traveler prices our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was submitted. The lowest group discount displayed is 35.7% in the month of February 2019 and the highest average individual rate is $332 in the month of October 2020. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Margarita European Inn in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Margarita European Inn
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Margarita European Inn.
Feel free to use the Margarita European Inn meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Evanston event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Fabbri Room | 30 x 40 x 14 | 1200 | 56/70 | 49 | 50 | 20 | 34 | -- | --/-- | -- | 100 | -- |
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FAQs about Margarita European Inn
What time is check in?
Check in time is 2:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Margarita European Inn have?
There are 45 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Margarita European Inn?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Margarita European Inn?
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
How much does internet cost?
Free wi-fi
Testimonials:
"It was great. We had searched for rooms on our own and were unsuccessful. Thank you for a spectacular service!" H.B. - Long Island, NY
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