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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
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Indoor pool
Reception
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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1 KING PREMIUM W/IN-ROOM DRINKS-SNACKS

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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2 QUEENS PREMIUM W/IN-ROOM DRINKS-SNACKS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Accessible

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 King Mobility Accessible w/ Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two Queens

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Peloton)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Lake Forest

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

What's nearby

  • Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Conway Farms Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 13 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Six Flags Great America - 17 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Chicago Botanic Garden - 18 min drive - 11.4 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

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 safes and complimentary weekday newspapers. 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). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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
  • 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 per person
  • 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa to the airport?

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa is 12.5 mi (16-min drive) away from the Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa on Jul 2, 2026 start from $127, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa.

How close is Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa to the beach?

This hotel is 6 mi (18-min drive) from Lakeview Beach and Dock and 7.4 mi (21-min drive) from Forest Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6.95 and 12.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but The Temporary by American Place (12-min drive) and American Place Casino (12-min drive) are nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa have a pool?

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa features an indoor pool.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa have a restaurant?

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa is home to Garden Grille and Bar, which features American cuisine.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa to downtown Lake Forest?

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa is 3.4 mi away from Lake Forest.

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 700 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and feel. Very comfortable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel nice room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very curteous staff and terrific rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was one of the better rooms we stayed in. It would be even better if the continental breakfast was free.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, will definitely be visiting again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was exceptionally clean, staff was very pleasant and accommodating. Breakfast was filling and wait staff super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Amenities
Close to everything Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in all departments
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and pleasant room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room. Clean, good signal on TV channels and fast internet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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