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Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
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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Enjoy a convenient walk-in shower with grab bar for added safety.

Suite, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a desk for work or leisure.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a desk for work or leisure.

Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Stay fit on the road with a convenient exercise bike in your room.

Room, 1 King Bed (Peloton)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfortable room with two single beds, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

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

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

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Comfortable room with two single beds, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

Two Queens

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

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a desk for work or leisure.

King

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

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Comfortable room with two single beds, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bathroom features a granite countertop sink, large mirror, and white bathtub, along with a towel rack and toiletry shelf.

Deluxe Suite, One King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Two single beds with white linens and wooden headboards, a desk, and a flat-screen television.

Room, Accessible

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a desk for work or leisure.

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a desk for work or leisure.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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.

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Conway Farms Golf Club. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Garden Grille and Bar
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and 9 minutes from Lake Forest College
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Garden Grille and Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast to-go 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

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 cot
  • 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: 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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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).

Property is also known as

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Hilton Forest Mettawa Forest
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Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 663 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 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

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reishunda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay at Hilton was exceptional and the customer service reps was beyond amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shameeka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soraya

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and professional
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Becky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean but had to wait at the front door. Doors were locked. We had to find a number to call for them to let us in the building. No one at the front desk when we arrived
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sigourney

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller, Travelled 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 traveller

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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