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Margarita European Inn

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  • The Margarita European Inn. Founded in 1927 as a Georgian Mansion to house working woman in Evanston, Illinois. Our 42 rooms including 20 with European style bathrooms remind you of England.

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    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.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Spanish


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Radio

    • TV

    • Telephone

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wi-Fi

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    • 2/8/2012 - 2/15/2012
    • Regular rate:$154
    • Savings:50%
    • Discount rate:$77

    Mini-Suite, king or queen, private bath. Continental breakfast. Complimentary parking. Stay 2 nights - get 2nd night free Stay 4 nights - get 2nd and 4th night free

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    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$200

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2 PM    Check out: 11 AM

    • Deposit amount required: 1 night stay

    • 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.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Allowed

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

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    • AAA & AA/RP
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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental

    • Time Served: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

    • Serving location: Grand Parlor

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  • Location Type

    • City

    • Lakeside

    • Small town

    City

    • Chicago

    • Distance to city: 11 miles

    • Directions to property:
      1 block east of Ridge Avenue, just south of Davis Ave.

    Airport

    • Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) 14 miles

    • Directions to property:
      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.

    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

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Billiards

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Table Tennis

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

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    Absolutely Delightful!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My other half and I just stayed for three days at the Margarita European Inn. We thought we'd found a nice enough place to stay. The prices were so reasonable that we figured there would be some drawback to the place. Boy were we wrong. It's charming just to walk into the Inn and the more time you spend there the better it feels. We got a very large room for two (one king sized bed) and the price was less than we had been paying to stay in the same area in any of the chains that are so uninteresting. The room was charmingly, and simply, appointed. With a sofa and a chair, and good lighting, it was a lovely place to sit and read a book. I never had that feeling of "I have to get out of here" that I always have in the chains. Being in the Inn was a delightful part of being on vacation. The bathroom was large and inviting, too. The great room is so old world, large, and exquisite that you just feel great being you when you go in. Take a book when you go for the continental breakfast. We visit Evanston because friends are associated with Northwestern, but even if I didn't have a specific reason to be in Evanston I would seriously think of the Inn as a place to stay when visiting Chicago. The staff is marvelous. And do not miss the library! It's a stunning little surprise on the mezz between the 2nd and 3rd floor! We didn't eat in the Inn as we had engagements out, but friends nearby said everyone claims it's the best food in Evanston. This is, by the way, the only review I've ever written for an inn or hotel or B&B. I asked on leaving if we could write a review somewhere, because we liked the place so much, and the manager said, yes, we could write one here. I am so happy to do it, and you will be quite happy to stay at the Margarita.

    Awesome

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    Quaint and charming! The Margarita is the perfect home-away-from-home in the impressive city of Evanston. Kathryn (Babycake's Mom) made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in, and she went the extra mile in providing maps and information for us to tour Evanston and Chicago by walking or riding the trains. The beautiful antique-filled parlor made breakfast really special and also provided a wonderful environment for just sitting and conversing. The entire staff was friendly and helpful. The preservation of history at the Margarita is exceptional.

    Touching history, with great service

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    There are so few places where one truly gets a sense of another time. From the authentic, friendly service like the careful attention to which room is the best match for which guest, this B&B provides both an inviting place to stay, with interesting antiques and decor throughout, and a sense of a time when proper "business women and girls" only stayed in a place just for them.

    Meryl Streep and I ROCK!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    What a delightful Europeon style inn with such a beguiling history! I stayed in a mini-suite that used to be the "House Mother's" room back in the Margarita Club Days. I definitely felt a connection to her, whoever she was, because I am an advocate for young women and speak on college campuses with my films about the risks & realities involved within the "hook up culture." If you want to know the history of The Margarita Club, "A refined home for business girls and women at moderate prices," Just ask the delightfully informative proprietress, Kathryn Weimer. She spun some good tales about the celebrities that have slept at her Inn. It was especially interesting to note that Meryl Streep had stayed there when her daughter was attending Northwestern University and that she had a preference for one of the "rockers" in the parlor. Of course, I couldn't resist having my picture taken in "The Meryl Streep Rocker." I also enjoyed the bygone era ambience of the vintage parlor where a lovely continental breakfast was served. It was easy to imagine that I was back in time; morning light barely skimming in through the windows, soft 1930's retro sounds playing, and a feeling that I was sipping my coffee in the company of all the bright young "spirits" of business women past & present.

    Charm, Convenience and Comfort

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    Start with the historic building and the charming parlor exuding old world civility and comfort. Move on to a location that features everything that matters within an easy walk, including transportation, entertainment, food and drink, shopping and Lake Michigan natural beauty. Finish with a staff that treats you like family, the part of the family that actually likes you. You really can't go wrong. Book it.

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