This Williamsburg-style hotel in Evanston, Illinois was built in 1927 is 2 blocks from Northwestern University. A contemporary American restaurant is on site and traditional guest rooms include free Wi-Fi. Bright rooms at The Homestead include cable TV with a DVD player and coffee facilities. Each provides a seating area and is air conditioned. Grosse Point Lighthouse is a 5-minute drive from The Homestead Evanston. Downtown Chicago is 14.6 miles south of the hotel. Quince restaurant offers a full wine list. A daily continental breakfast is available. An exercise room is located in the hotel or guests can relax in the library.