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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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Relax in our spacious lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating area, and lush greenery.
Relax by the pool surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and a small table.
Enjoy al fresco dining and socializing in our beautifully maintained outdoor patio area.
Relax in the hotel's inviting lobby, featuring a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a TV, and a fireplace.
Stunning building with a unique design, featuring multiple levels and large windows.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

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26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lake Forest College
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, Accessible

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Peloton)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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Two Queens

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King

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

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Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Accessible

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

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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

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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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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About the neighborhood

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

  • 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
  • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - 12 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 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬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 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.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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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 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

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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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 (15-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 Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa on Jul 27, 2025 start from $162.9, excluding 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 5.8 mi (15-min drive) from Lakeview Beach and Dock and 5.8 mi (17-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 offered at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6.95 and 12.95 for adults, USD 0.00 and 6.95 for children. 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 (11-min drive) is 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 666 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 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

8/10 Good

Sigourney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nothing unique but perfectly acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here when I can. Its a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
😀
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Donald

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great employees. Clean room. Exceeded expectations
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Misti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
only complaint was that the hot water for tea in the lobby was barely warm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think this property is very nice and comfortable and a good deal. The beds are excellent and I love that I can grab ice water, coffee or cookies in the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ervin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marinel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Corky

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A perfectly fine basic hotel, although my room was so close the highway, the noise was disturbing to my sleep. The manager kindly offered to bring ear plugs; I would have preferred an offer of a room change but perhaps none were abailable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great facility, friendly staff. We first were greeted by Luis who was phenomenal, professional and provided excellent customer service!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

eman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased convenient clean friendly no issues. Easy breezy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CANDICE, Mountain

Traveled with partner
Smooth, easy check in. Everyone was super friendly. Area is very safe around the hotel. Room is totally comfortable and super clean. easy on and off from the interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meka

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and the room was clean. Dining on site with bar was convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for Naval Boot Camp Graduation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Rogers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean and quiet place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025