Born: 1923. Reborn: October 2004. After a $34 million-dollar renovation, the Hilton Orrington/Evanston in Evanston is the premier meeting place on Chicago's North Shore. Our 4-Diamond property reopened October 2004 with 269 newly decorated rooms and suites. Each room has the comforts you expect from a fine hotel including complimentary internet access.Whether you need a room for 25 or for 500, the Hilton Orrington/Evanston will execute your event flawlessly. Our 2nd floor offers 12,000 sq ft of meeting space and includes our famous Grand Ballroom with its elegant sweeping staircase.The 9th floor conference center was built according to the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) specifications. A select number of hotels receive this accreditation. Meetings take on a new approach in our 12,000 sq ft conference center with "tackable and writable" walls in the meeting rooms, wireless internet access throughout, designated conference planners, a full-service business center, and state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment. Our Complete Meeting Package (CMP) is a convenient way to package all of the services needed to orchestrate a successful and cost efficient event.The new Hilton Orrington/Evanston is Evanston's only full service hotel. A signature restaurant and bar, room service, concierge, and valet parking are at your service. Our eTown Bistro offers a casual dining experience and our sophisticated lobby provides an upscale location to meet and network.