We've stayed in many hotels in Evanston, and this one is the most convenient option for parents visiting students at Northwestern.
At first, they put us in a cramped, claustrophobic room on the third floor (there was a wall two feet outside the tiny window, and it looked out on the adjoining roof and pipes), which should not be rented out to anyone. When we complained, they moved us to a much larger room, which was wonderful. The bathroom is a bit small, but functional. They warned us there would be construction noise in the larger room, but it wasn't bad.
The front desk staff was always friendly (both in moving us to a better room, and when we had to extend our stay due to the airport shutting down the day we were to fly home). The fitness room was great, with newer equipment, a working TV, cold water bottles, and virtually empty whenever we went!
Overall, the hotel is showing its age and could use a face-lift (which I think they are working on), but it is comfortable, and well situated for dining in Evanston as well as walking around campus. We would definitely stay here again!