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Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

3.0 star property
3-star golf hotel near Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

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Lobby
Indoor pool
Reception
Point of interest
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
  • Place, Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Conway Farms Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, One King Bed | Bathroom

Deluxe Suite, One King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom shower

Suite, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Accessible

Room, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, Mobilty & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Drinks & Snacks)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Queens

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Peloton)

Room, 1 King Bed (Peloton)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room With Mobility Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Premium Guest Room With 1 King Bed And In-Room Drinks-Snacks

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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2 Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room With 2 Queen Beds And Bathtub-Mobility/Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

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Mobility/Hearing Access Premium King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Suite With 1 King Bed And Bathtub-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Suite With 1 King Bed And Roll In Shower-Mobility And Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Peloton Bike

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Lake Forest

Close to the beach.At this Lake Forest hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Forest College. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Naval Base Great Lakes and Lake Michigan.

What's nearby

  • Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Conway Farms Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 9 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 12 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Chicago Botanic Garden - 13 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • West Lake Forest Station - 6 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tsukasa of Tokyo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

3-star golf hotel near Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 3500 square feet (325 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Lake Forest hotel.

  • 170 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3500 sq ft of conference space
  • 325 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2008
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa offers 170 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lake Forest hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 6.95 to 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 6.95 to 12.95 for adults, and USD 0.00 to 6.95 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need comfortable pillows,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly service

The staff was very friendly and eager to serve. The check in was easy and the room was clean. I’ll definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very conveniently located. We loved the pool and I used the exercise room. The breakfast area was very good. Sleeping was comfortable in the cozy heads.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Von

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leezel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Q

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was very nice and very quaintly fun and very fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I highly recommended staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pacome

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel! Room clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed our stay at this hotel definitely loved the staff and very clean and will be back most definitely. 😁😁😁😁
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except the mattress on our bed. Me and my husband had issues with the mattress, was not comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lead property. Staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Love the large lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, will definitely be visiting again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple, reliable, and clean

Simple, reliable, and clean. Does the trick. I just wish we had a free continental breakfast! Still a perfect rating, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Reuben

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our window faced a concrete wall. My pillow smelled like an armpit. Front desk changed it right away. But it made me question the cleanliness of everything else.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025