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
Terrace/patio
Reception
Point of interest
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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

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Room options

Suite, Accessible

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Peloton)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Two Queens

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

King

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

Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Accessible

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

Deluxe Suite, One King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Accessible

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Located 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Lake Forest College. This 170-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

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

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
At Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers an off-leash area. Other amenities at this golf hotel include meeting rooms, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. MP3 docks, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jul 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa on Aug 15, 2025 start from $147.2, 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.

What can I see within easy reach of Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

This hotel is located in Lake Forest, close to Naval Base Great Lakes, Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, and Marriott Theatre. You'll also find Conway Farms Golf Club and Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve within a short drive.

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

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa feature a casino at the property?

No, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa serves to-go breakfast for a surcharge on weekday mornings at Garden Grille and Bar.

Will Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa for a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides an off-leash area.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

The closest major airport to Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa is Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), which is 12.5 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), which is located 21.5 mi away (25-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa.

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 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

Franco

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

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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