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Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

3.0 star property
Golfers tee off at the 18-hole course while others find comfort by the lobby fireplace, with American dining and an indoor pool awaiting after a day's adventures

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 KING PREMIUM W/IN-ROOM DRINKS-SNACKS

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  • Free WiFi

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2 QUEENS PREMIUM W/IN-ROOM DRINKS-SNACKS

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  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, One King Bed

7.0 out of 10
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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • 28 sq m
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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 King Bed
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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 28 sq m
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  • 2 Queen Beds
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1 King Mobility Accessible w/ Bathtub

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  • 28 sq m
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  • 1 King Bed
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9.2 out of 10
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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Peloton)

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lake Forest, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa is next to a golf course and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Chicago Botanic Garden, while Lake County Fairgrounds and Six Flags Great America are popular area attractions. Lake Forest College and Naval Base Great Lakes are two other places to visit that come recommended. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Lake Forest travel guide
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26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

What's nearby

  • Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve
    2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Conway Farms Golf Club
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Citadel Theatre Company
    5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Lambs Farm
    5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Trinity International University
    5 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    5 min drive
  • Yard House
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Olive Garden
    4 min drive
  • Panera Bread
    5 min drive

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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 cable/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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 per person
  • 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)

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?

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 within 9 mi (15 km) of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest College, and Lake Michigan. Naval Base Great Lakes and Chicago Botanic Garden are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tisha

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Amazing staff convenient location very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

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Very clean, responsive & friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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Great place, always stays consistent in all of the times I’ve stayed there. Clean, staff is great, easy check in and out!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

katharine

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Friendly and available for whatever I needed,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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Great staff and feel. Very comfortable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Bobbi

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The room was clean. Had a pool for the kids. Worked out great
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10/10 Excellent

Ivette

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The staff was very helpful and polite. They went out of their way to assist us and always with a smile . The house keeper always made sure we had a clean room and towels. THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

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Great room, clean hotel, and the staff was friendly. We really enjoyed the quiet pool and spa area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Slobodan

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Clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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Clean rooms Gal at breakfast buffet very personable and took great care to detail loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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Very curteous staff and terrific rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

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Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wanda

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Rooms were great. Staff was excellent. Road noise was pretty loud. Suggestion would be to find a way to offer white noise to sleep with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Heather

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Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

wade

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Everything was as advertised, nice location and it was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly hotel, clean rooms, customer oriented service, close to family and a short drive to downtown Lake Forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

J

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Clean room, staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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Greeting at check-in was prompt and very welcoming. Giovanni was terrific at customer interaction. Room spotless and the stay top notch. Always stay here when travels take me to Lake Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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Staff is always welcoming, helpful & friendly - Carolina at the bar is great - will stay here again when I’m back in town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not use the pool, but it looked nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlo

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Clean and pleasant room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

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Room was spotless, check in was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff and great bartender.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff , spotless hotel , and great parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

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