Inn Details
Listed in Chicago Tribune's top five most comfortable Hotel lobbies (April 2008).
Perfect location 11 miles from Chicago. Walk 1 ½ blocks to “L” and Metra Trains for superb access to downtown Chicago, O’Hare and Midway Airports. Walk to dozens of shops and restaurants and Northwestern University.
Originally a woman's private club, this Georgian mansion North of Chicago has been transformed into a bed and breakfast inn with an Italian restuarant (Va Pensiero). Choose from forty-two individually appointed guest rooms, many with newly decorated private baths. Relax in the spacious antique-filled parlor which features a molded fireplace and floor-to-ceiling arched windows. Curl up with a book in the cozy wood-paneled library.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Chicago, IL (11 miles North)
- Directions to property:
1 block east of Ridge Avenue, just south of Davis Ave. - Nearest major airport: Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) 14 miles
- Directions from airport:
From O'Hare you can take the PACE Bus Route 250 directly to the Inn, or the CTA "L" train to the Davis Street Purple Line (.transitchicago) or taxi.
From Midway, take the CTA "L" train or taxi.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: rooms, mini-suites & suites
- There are 42 guest accommodations (22 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 79.00 and $ 179.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 79.00 and $ 179.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 10.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Bath robes | Ceiling fans |
| Radio | TV |
| Telephone | |
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| On Site | |
| Board games | Computer |
| Conference Rooms | Copier |
| Fax Machine | Fireplace |
| Library | Piano |
| Wedding Facilities | Wi-Fi |
Meals
- A Continental breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Breakfast is served in the Grand Parlor
- Dinner is available
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed outside only
- We cannot accommodate guest pets (Service dogs are allowed.)
- Children are welcome (Allowed)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (1 night stay)
- Check in time is 2 PM and Check out time is 11 AM
- Cancellations:
Two days prior to arrival. If cancelled within 48 hours of arrival date, a fee equal to a one night stay will be charged. - Accepted by the following agencies:
Discounts available:| | | AAA & AA/RP | |
| | | By arrangement | |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Michael Pure
- The innkeepers speak: English, Spanish
Area Attractions
Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Billiards, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental
Evanston Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Evanston, Illinois.