A great space for events! Easy to get to, lots of parking available and very adaptable for a wide…read morerange of guests. We held a baby shower for about 35 people and it was a perfect space for our event. Bringing in your own food and drinks made this a very affordable option and we were able to customize the space with our own decor too. Michelle is great to work with, quick to reply to questions and made the process of reservation and preparation super easy.

The venue was exceptional. Michelle provided prompt and helpful responses to all our inquiries. Our…read morebaby's first birthday celebration comfortably accommodated approximately 35 guests, with ample space available. This location is highly recommended for event hosting.

We were running a little late. I wanted to call and let them know. No one ever answered the phone…read more Rang until the line went dead. When we came to check in. The phone was ringing in the background the entire time. Several people in line. 2 people helping customers. One woman and one man. Woman helped everyone while man was on computer the entire time. Specifically asked for a room with 2 beds. Upon entering room noticed there was one bath towel. If there are 2 beds,. Why would you supply only one towel? Also one tiny bottle of shampoo. Had to go to front desk to get more towels. I assumed the next day when they made up the room they would catch that and correct it. I didn't know that the room was only made up once every five days? What hotel does this? I would not have minded had they told me when we checked in. My used towels were thrown on the bathroom floor. Again assuming like any normal hotel this would be taken care of by housekeeping. We were out all day Saturday visiting my son. When we returned there was no where to park. Luckily after driving around for quite awhile someone left and I was able to park way far away in the back. There was a wedding going on. Very noisy children running around and screaming until very early in the morning. No coffee for customers. (You could by a cup for $3.00.) I had two Keurigs that I used Saturday morning. I thought they would be replaced by housekeeping. (They would have if there were any.) I had recently returned from a trip of several days in the same areas. MIchigan, Illinois and Indiana. We stayed at several hotels. This was by far the worst one. I will not stay at a Holiday Inn again. The excuse that Covid is ruining everything cannot stand in this case. The other Hotels I stayed at were more than adequate. Why can't Holiday Inn do at least as well?

From the owner: "Best" Chicago Skokie Hotels...Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore Hotel…read more In the heart of Skokie, Illinois is the Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore, home to Bar Louie North Shore and the Skokie Conference and Banquet Center. This full service hotel north of Downtown Chicago is surrounded by shopping, attractions and dining. Located just blocks from the Edens Expressway (Interstate 94), and equally convenient access to Interstate 90 & 294 means guests can reach all parts of Chicagoland in just minutes. This family owned and operated property brings full service hotel accommodations together with Bar Louie's iconic food and drink to create the perfect stay in Skokie. 244 renovated and fresh guests rooms make up our standard and executive levels. All guests enjoy hotel amenities like free WiFi and parking and access to indoor pool and spa. On site Bar and Grill, room service, fitness center and convenience store means all your needs can be met on this clean and carefully maintained property. Looking to discover Chicago with that special someone or on your next family vacation? Stay in Skokie and get more out of your Chicago vacation dollar! If you bring the kids we can help you keep them busy! Indoor pool and hot tub spells relaxation for all family members all year round! As always kids eat free at Holiday Inn keeping money in the family budget to discover Chicago. Not to be missed on a visit include Chicago's Wrigley Field, home to the Chicago Cubs, a trip to the SkyDec

I don't use the space much but every time I go I have a wonderful experience…read moreThe space is clean and modern There is a lot of seating with plenty of upgrade office spaces and also has a telephone booth for quiet talking when needed The kitchen is perfect for making coffee, tea (with lots provided) and a fridge and microwave, plates, cups and utensils The last time I was there I tried printing but I was having issues. The company responded quickly and came out to fix it right away. I believe they have now upgraded the printers and Wi-Fi since. I really enjoy working at B&M

Brick & Mortar is exactly what the area needed, a modern, beautiful spot to work from with standing…read moredesks, great wi-fi and parking too. There's lots of different options in terms of memberships or how you'd like to work, whether you need a small private office, a large conference room or just want to chill on a comfy chair and read. They also do event rentals for work or social events too!

Delicious and fresh food! I had the rotisserie chicken dip and it was delicious. The meat was…read moretender and flavorful. The fries that came with the sandwich were good too. The waitress was great and brought us refills of our soda water. The ambiance is really nice and it has a cozy and upbeat vibe.

This place is very cool . I love the decor…read more The seating arrangements are awesome Bar in the middle also . Different menus different time of the day Our meals were great! The service was attentive! Restroom was clean! Booths are a step up so be careful The music playing in the background was my fave

Do you need a tent? Do you need a really BIG tent? Or maybe two or three?…read more Not the smores and bonfire kind. The drinking, dancing, eating, mingling kind. Tom and crew were terrific. We used approximately 7 tents total for an event that had 550 attendees. Tom was clear and consistent in his communication with us from the start of the planning. He was quick at getting us floor plans and flexible with changes and last minute snafus (ie; the city forgetting to post no parking signs on a street where a tent was to be erected). A tech was on site during the event to handle any problems we had. Only a few occurred (carpeting coming up, flooring loose, etc). They were dealt with immediately and fixed before a guest had time to injure themselves. Use HDO for all your large scale tenting needs! Their service is impeccable and personal.

We used Partytime-HDO for our wedding last month at Ignite Studios and have zero complaints. Tom…read morewas phenomenal to work with...very flexible, responsive, and he provided guidance on set up along the way. And I know tents can get expensive, but their price was pretty reasonable. Highly recommended!

DJ Aumir was truly unbelievable. From the very beginning, he was both an incredible collaborator…read moreand an endless source of creative inspiration. We gave him a few playlists to share our overall vibe, and he went above and beyond--asking for a detailed breakdown of the energy we wanted at each moment and location throughout our multi-event celebration. Whether it was the ceremony, the rooftop cocktail hour at our pre-wedding sangeet, the themed speakeasy cocktail hour, or the full-on sangeet dance party, he curated each set with intention and total mastery. His mixes were unlike anything we've ever heard. He seamlessly blended Indian, Western, reggaeton, Afrobeats, Bollywood, and more, creating unique mashups that fit the mood and the venue perfectly. The sangeet reception mashup he crafted was out of this world. I had at least ten guests come up to me asking if he would make a mix just so they could relive the night and use it for their own weddings. Beyond his talent, Aumir's energy, professionalism, detail-oriented-ness, and creativity made him a dream to work with. His timing was flawless, his lighting and setup brought every space to life, and he executed every moment with passion and precision. He is a rare gem, and it would honestly be a mistake not to hire him. Highly, highly recommended!

Aumir from Escape Entertainment was our main point of contact and he was fantastic to work with…read more His attention to detail is nothing less than perfect and is willing to put in the work if you are. He and his team showed up to 3 events over 2 days for our Wedding and was able to find a great entertainment mix with our diverse crowd playing music ranging from bollywood, american, EDM, and more. Everything was so smooth and flawless, nothing was off from the plan. We used DJ, emcee, lighting, sparkler, CO2 guns, and more! I would highly recommend using Escape entertainment for your full set of entertainment needs.

this place is very family, friendly, has video games for pretty much all ages, a really nice area…read morereserved for private bookings, and also caters to the adults with two bars. There's Apple space to move around and very bright and lightly. The food choices are pizza, chicken tenders, cheeseburger, sliders, fries, cookies, and drinks. The service is bar none where they're so helpful and inviting.

Kind of a hidden arcade. It's easy to pass by. There's plenty of parking in the side, gravel lot…read more Be careful, they have a sign that says it can get muddy on a rainy day. We never interacted with staff. Most of them were behind the small bar. I'm not sure what they serve, but they didn't look too experienced with cocktails. There were no kids when we went. The place was clean, and I like how you can redeem prizes yourself via the machines.

What a fun venue and restaurant! Walking into the place you have to walk up the stairs. The…read moredining area/bar is in the middle and on either end are the courses, two on each side. We first sat down for a meal, and coming on a early weeknight it was not that busy at all when we arrived. They had a happy hour deals for $6 of four different kinds of shareables. We tried all four. The loaded tots, Nashville hot chicken baos, onion dip with chips and southwest quesadillas. Our favorites were the loaded tots and onion dip. The loaded tots had a decent amount of small strips of bacon and was covered with a white and cheddar queso. Very good and tasty and the right amount of toppings on it. The onion dip was good too, the dip came in what looked like a smaller sauce side but there was plenty, we had leftover dip after finishing the chips. The bao were decent sized, came in a set of 2 and wasn't overly spicy. The least favorite was the quesadillas, just not much to the flavor and filling. After eating we played a 9 hole round of putt putt. The holes are fun and interactive. You pay for the round at the kiosks and then get your ball at the start of the course. Each hole is digitized and shots are auto calculated for a score. It was a fun way to play putt putt.

This was a mixed bag for us. My husband and I took our five year old son here recently…read more Ultimately it was a fun experience but with a few caveats. The restaurant inside is convenient and our server was great. The woman working inside the kitchen was also extremely sweet to our son. My husband ordered the burger and said it was great. I had the hot chicken sandwich and it was very dry. Prices were reasonable so I'd say this lands in the "fine" range. There are four courses of nine holes each - ruby, emerald, sapphire, and amber. Some holes do repeat across all courses, which seemed odd. The designs were fun for both adults and kids. We definitely had a great time on the two courses we did. It did get a bit congested at one point, and they were not very busy. For whatever reason 90% of the groups were on two adjacent courses while the other two courses had one group between them. The distribution was not the best. There are also these numbered posts at the front of each hole to let you know which hole you're at. The problem is they are directly in the way of your swing. It's a strange design. The ball automatically keeps track of your strokes. This was pretty cool and we all had a great time with it. However, the voiceover that tallies your strokes at the end is very sarcastic and pokes fun at you if you go over. This is funny for adults but discouraging for kids. My son was having fun and then heard the voiceover and asked if he did a bad job. It would be great to have the option to play without the voiceover if you're playing with kids. My husband and I just kind of cheered over it to keep our kid distracted. We had a lot of fun and found it reasonably priced ($52 for three of us to play two 9 hole courses). We will definitely go again.

There is no place I could talk more highly of then Evanston Golf Club. From the staff, design,…read moreevents, food, etc--the list goes on and on. Last night my family and I spent nearly three hours recalling all our impactful, amazing memories we have had because of EGC. Gingerbread house making, haunted houses, swim team, mother's day brunch....It's a pretty spectacular place. I've grown up here, no doubt about it. The people who belong there are kind and have truly curated a community like no other. I'm so grateful this place was apart of my growing up.

We had our wedding here and it went off perfectly. The food was amazing and we got so many…read morecompliments on it. (I was too stuffed from all the amazing appetizers to even eat my dinner!). The prices were fair, especially for the quality of food. Drink packages were great too, although we spent more than half our budget on the alcohol, but the open bar is the the most important part of the wedding for the guests, right? The events coordinator (Margaret) was amazing and so helpful. She worked with us on so many things to bring our vision to light. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. The venue itself is beautiful, of course. Note: you have to have a member sponsor you to have your wedding here. 5/5 would recommend for any private event.