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Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

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Lobby
Indoor pool
Reception
Terrace/patio
Point of interest
The Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa offers on-site golf, a cozy lobby fireplace, American dishes at the Garden Grille and Bar, an indoor pool, and easy access to Lake Forest College and Naval Base Great Lakes.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, One King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Suite, One King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom shower

Suite, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Accessible | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Two Queens

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Peloton) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Peloton)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

What's nearby

  • Conway Farms Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Lake Forest College - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 10 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Six Flags Great America - 14 min drive - 12.0 miles

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
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sbarro - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

Hotel near Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Located close to Lake Forest College and Naval Base Great Lakes, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa provides an adjacent golf course, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Garden Grille and Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 170 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

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
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Grille and Bar

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3,500 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa located?

Situated in Lake Forest, this golf hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Forest College and Naval Base Great Lakes. Lake Michigan and Chicago Botanic Garden are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and service was impeccable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Amenities
Close to everything Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, the entire staff were helpful, lots of parking. I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

Carolyn

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, but really noisy expressway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. The staff was very warm and accommodating. They went above and beyond during our stay. Would come back next time we’re in the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. Yasmin was especially sweet and kind. The room and property was very clean. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

VERONICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice and helpful when I had to switch rooms. They made it easy for me and my family. I wish they had a free breakfast, but it wasn't a big deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pacome

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, adequate parking, room very spacious and clean. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 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

Bernard

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

8/10 Good

Jessica Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Able to regulate climate. Continental breakfast not free excellent fruit and buffet pretty going, except Monday morning, when they ran out of some things. Staff great.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice prperty with bar and beds were comfortable. Great location to visit our son in Lake Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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