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.
Green Sustainability
Hotel is using Green Energy
Amenities / Features
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
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Dogs with crates with advance notice. NO CATS ARE ALLOWED. Signature required on Pet Policy Registration. Parking Info
$10 charge for parking in our lot.
Internet / WiFI
Cleaning Policies
Covid-19 Cleaning Protocols:Our staff wears proper Personal Protective Equipment. All vacant rooms are completely sanitized from top to bottom. After each check out, we first fog the guest room with a hospital grade disinfectant that kills all potential harmful bacteria. We spray the entire bathroom area with a hospital grade disinfectant and let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing with water and wiping everything down. After a room has been vacuumed, we shampoo the carpets with a sanitizing solution.At this time we do not provide any service in occupied rooms staying shorter than 3 nights. For longer term stays we only provide clean linen and towels and collect the trash. Our public areas are constantly treated with appropriate sanitizing and disinfecting solutions.
About Ascend Hotel Collection
- Upscale property delivering the highest standards of hospitality, services, and luxury comfort
- Free wireless internet and continental breakfast
- Beautiful indoor and outdoor pools
- Flat-screen high definition TV's
- Boutique restaurants and cocktail lounges at participating locations
- Fitness center facility
The Ascend Hotel Collection highlights above are subject to change without notice.