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Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

3.0 star property

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A spacious lobby with a central reception area, a shop, and potted plants.
A modern building with a curved glass facade, a water feature in front, and a landscaped area with shrubs.
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and potted plants.
A spacious dining area with long tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a bar area.
An outdoor patio area with brick flooring, outdoor seating with cushions, and umbrellas providing shade.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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, Citadel Theatre Company
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 KING PREMIUM W/IN-ROOM DRINKS-SNACKS

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

1 KING PREMIUM W/IN-ROOM DRINKS-SNACKS

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

2 QUEENS PREMIUM W/IN-ROOM DRINKS-SNACKS

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, a towel rack, and a bathtub.

Deluxe Suite, One King Bed

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

View all photos for Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a lamp.

Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A shower with a grab bar, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.

Suite, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, Accessible

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, Mobilty & Hearing)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Drinks & Snacks)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a lamp.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Two Queens

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a lamp.

Two Queens

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Peloton)

A stationary bike with a digital display and a red knob, placed in a corner with a grey wall and a black mat.

Room, 1 King Bed (Peloton)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

An indoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre 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 centre and coffee/tea in a common area.
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa offers 170 accommodations with a safe and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Lake Forest hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that 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, such as an off-lead 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 newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site 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-lead area
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 3500 square feet (325 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in 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 a to-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Garden Grille and Bar – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

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

  • 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 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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-lead area is available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (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.

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

Hilton Garden Inn Forest Hotel Mettawa Lake
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Hilton Garden Inn Mettawa Lake Forest
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Hilton Garden Inn Mettawa Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Mettawa
Hilton Forest Mettawa Forest
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa Hotel
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Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 702 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kinyatto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location the property is very well kept, staff is friendly. Great amenities as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little hotel. We stay every time we visit our son at the College! The only thing missing is a free continental breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, always stays consistent in all of the times I’ve stayed there. Clean, staff is great, easy check in and out!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Breakfast was so so but enjoyed the visit
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amalia

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always our go to when coming to visit our daughter at college
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

The Staff was very helpful. The lobby gave five of us a great place to visit. The location is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice. Clean. Quiet. Comfortable bed. Good shower. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Clean and quiet. Easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar was well stocked
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice, room & pool were very nice. Was disappointed that the breakfast was either $9 or $17 I could’ve sworn I saw free continental when booking but all in all it was a perfect stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very curteous staff and terrific rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We had ants in both of the rooms that we stayed in on the third d floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Houston

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms are old, the parking lot was dark.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026