Wilmette Hotels: Where to Stay in Illinois

Looking for hotels in Wilmette, Illinois? Here is the honest picture. Wilmette is a quiet lakefront village on Chicago’s North Shore, and the village has very few places to sleep. We confirmed one hotel inside Wilmette and four more in nearby Skokie and Evanston. This guide lists each one with the address, phone number, and check-in times we could verify. We do not quote rates because prices change daily. Call the property or check live availability before you book.

Compare Wilmette, Illinois hotels on Expedia

Where to Stay in Wilmette, Illinois

Hotels in Wilmette: What Is Actually in the Village

Wilmette is mostly homes, parks, and a walkable downtown. Travel sites often list dozens of Wilmette hotels, but most sit in neighboring towns. Only one full-service hotel carries a Wilmette address in our research. Everything else on this page sits in Skokie or Evanston, which border the village.

We checked each property against its official brand page and at least one independent listing. Where we found only one source, we say so. Where a detail was missing, we tell you to confirm by phone.

Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Wilmette/Skokie

This is the only hotel we confirmed with a Wilmette address. The Residence Inn stands at 3205 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL 60091. The front desk number is 847-251-6600. Marriott lists check-in at 4:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM. The minimum check-in age is 21, and the property is smoke-free.

Every room is a suite with a full kitchen. Marriott lists a free hot breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 to 9:30 AM. The hotel also lists an indoor pool, a free fitness center, a business center, guest laundry, a convenience store, and free parking. Marriott lists Wi-Fi as complimentary.

Dogs and cats are welcome, with up to two pets per room. A non-refundable pet fee applies, and the amount differs between listings. Call 847-251-6600 to confirm the fee before you bring a pet.

Tripadvisor lists the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Westfield Old Orchard, and Keay Nature Center as nearby attractions. This suite style suits families, relocating workers, and anyone staying more than a few nights near Wilmette.

Hotels Near Wilmette in Skokie

Skokie lies just west of Wilmette. Two full-service hotels there work well as a base for a Wilmette visit. Both belong to Hilton brands, so you can compare points and member perks.

Hampton Inn and Suites Chicago-North Shore/Skokie

The Hampton Inn stands at 5201 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. The hotel phone is 847-583-1111. Hilton lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM.

Hilton lists a free hot breakfast buffet, an indoor pool, a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, connecting rooms, and cribs. Self-parking is free. Valet parking and EV charging are not listed. Dogs and cats are allowed, with up to two pets per room, and a non-refundable pet fee applies. Hilton shows two different fee amounts, so call to confirm.

A second listing, a Wilmette hotel directory, shows the same address and the same free breakfast and indoor pool. Two sources agree on these details.

DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago North Shore Conference Center

The DoubleTree is at 9599 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077. The phone number is 847-679-7000. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out ends at 12:00 PM.

Hilton lists both an indoor and an outdoor pool, a fitness center, room service, a concierge, meeting rooms, and connecting rooms. The on-site restaurant is Jameson’s Charhouse. The menu covers steaks, chops, and fresh fish, plus a kids menu. A full breakfast is available for a fee. Self-parking is free. Pets are allowed up to 75 pounds, with a non-refundable fee.

The hotel also works as a conference center, so ask about group events when you call. A busy event weekend can fill rooms.

Where to Stay in Evanston, Just Past Wilmette

Evanston sits directly south of Wilmette. The city has more lodging than the village and a lively downtown near Northwestern University. Evanston suits visitors who want a city setting. We confirmed two properties in two sources each.

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston

The Hilton Garden Inn is at 1818 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. The phone number is 847-475-6400. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM. Check-out ends at 11:00 AM, an hour earlier than the Skokie hotels.

Hilton lists an on-site restaurant and bar, an indoor pool, a fitness center, a business center, meeting rooms, EV charging, free Wi-Fi, and connecting rooms. A full breakfast is available for a fee. Self-parking carries a daily charge, so ask about the current parking cost when you book. Dogs and cats up to 75 pounds are allowed, with a pet fee.

Hyatt House Chicago Evanston

The Hyatt House stands at 1515 Chicago Avenue in downtown Evanston. We matched this address in a hotel directory but could not read the address on the Hyatt page, so confirm the address by phone. Hyatt does not show a check-in time on the page we reached. Call the hotel for check-in and check-out times.

Hyatt lists a fitness center, a business center, a concierge desk, restaurants, and valet parking. Dogs are welcome in the smoke-free suites. The suites have separate living areas, which helps families and longer stays. Hyatt limits guests to two pets with a weight limit, and a pet fee applies.

Hyatt also lists the hotel near the CTA Purple Line and Metra, which helps if you want to reach Wilmette or Chicago without a car.

Best Hotels in Wilmette by Traveler Type

The right base depends on how you travel. Use these quick matches.

Families and long stays: pick the Residence Inn in Wilmette or the Hyatt House in Evanston. Both offer suites with separate living space.

Business travel and events: pick the DoubleTree in Skokie. The conference center and the on-site restaurant keep everything in one building.

Simple, quiet stays with breakfast: pick the Hampton Inn in Skokie. Hilton lists free hot breakfast and free parking.

City setting: pick the Hilton Garden Inn or the Hyatt House in Evanston. Both list on-site or nearby restaurants.

Traveling with a dog: all five hotels list pet policies. Fees and weight limits differ, so call before you book.

Things to Do Near Hotels in Wilmette

Most visitors come for the lakefront and a few well-known sights. We list the ones we could confirm.

Bahá’í House of Worship

The Bahá’í House of Worship rises above Wilmette Harbor, where the North Shore Channel meets Lake Michigan. Builders worked on the temple between 1912 and 1953. Louis Bourgeois designed the building. The National Register of Historic Places added the temple in 1978. Nine pillars carry detailed carvings of religious symbols. Visiting hours have changed over time, so check the official Bahá’í site before you go.

Gillson Park and Wilmette Harbor

Gillson Park is the village lakefront park. The Wilmette Park District lists picnic areas, a covered pavilion beside the swimming beach, and Wallace Bowl, an open-air amphitheater with a stage. Another source describes a long beach with lifeguards for much of the summer, a sailing center, and a dog beach near the harbor. Non-residents pay a small beach fee and a parking fee. Beach rules and fees have changed in recent years, so check the Wilmette Park District website. The Lakeview Center front desk answers questions at 847-256-9656 on weekdays.

Museums and Nature Near Your Hotel

Tripadvisor lists the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Westfield Old Orchard, and Keay Nature Center near the Residence Inn. Check each site for hours before you plan a day around one.

Getting to Wilmette and Choosing Where to Stay

Wilmette lies on the North Shore, north of Chicago. Skokie and Evanston both border the village. We did not source drive times, so use a map app for your own route. Hyatt lists its Evanston hotel near the CTA Purple Line and Metra. The Skokie hotels suit drivers, since both list free self-parking.

If you visit in summer, book early. If you need a lower price, compare several dates, since prices swing by day. We do not publish rates.

Old Wilmette Listings We Dropped

Earlier versions of this page named a Holiday Inn near O’Hare in Rosemont and a Renaissance hotel in Northbrook. We could not confirm either one with two independent sources, and both sit well outside Wilmette. We removed them. A directory does list a Renaissance in Northbrook, so you can still search for the hotel. We cannot vouch for the details.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked addresses, phone numbers, and check-in times on Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt pages. We checked a second listing for each hotel. We checked park details on the Wilmette Park District site.

We could not confirm current rates, room counts, or exact distances from each hotel to the lakefront. We could not read the Hyatt House address or hours on the Hyatt page. Pet fees appear with different amounts on different pages. Please call each property to confirm before you travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

Hotels in Wilmette are rare, so plan with care. The Residence Inn gives you a true Wilmette address with suites and kitchens. The Hampton Inn and the DoubleTree in Skokie and the Hilton Garden Inn and Hyatt House in Evanston widen your options. Confirm every detail by phone, check live availability, and book early for summer.

Looking further afield? Browse all Illinois guides.