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

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

Room options

Suite, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Queens

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

King

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

Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Accessible

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

Deluxe Suite, One King Bed

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

Room, Accessible

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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 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 MP3 docking stations and a safe. 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). Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and an iron/ironing board. 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 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, 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
  • 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-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.

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 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

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 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).

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Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 670 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1013 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

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

10/10 Excellent

CANDICE, Mountain

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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