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Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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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Deluxe Suite, One King Bed | Bathroom

Deluxe Suite, One King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Bathroom shower

Suite, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Accessible

Room, Accessible

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

King

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Two Queens

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Peloton)

Room, 1 King Bed (Peloton)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room With Mobility Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe One-Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Premium Guest Room With 1 King Bed And In-Room Drinks-Snacks

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

2 Queen Premium With In-Room Drink

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

2 Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room With 2 Queen Beds And Bathtub-Mobility/Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Mobility/Hearing Access Premium King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Suite With 1 King Bed And Bathtub-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Suite With 1 King Bed And Roll In Shower-Mobility And Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Peloton Bike

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

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 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.

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 close to Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. 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
  • 5 minutes by car 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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • 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 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: 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 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

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

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

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff and room ok heating/A/C need upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and pleasant room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

DAVID

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

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

10/10 Excellent

Donnetta

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adler

I
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in all departments
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Diego, Virginia Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little noisy my room faced the highway
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Navina

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yazmin was absolutely wonderful. Best front desk person we’ve had in years. Please let her know how well she did. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ferny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The complementary breakfast was not complementary, the room was clean, the Staff was very nice, but Jasmin was exceptional, and the Parking was easy to park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

jesusa

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and tidy. No free breakfast. Parking was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mahal

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre, Middleton

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025