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Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

3.0 star property
Golfers tee off at the 18-hole course while others find comfort by the lobby fireplace, with American dining and an indoor pool awaiting after a day's adventures

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The Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa offers on-site golf, a cozy lobby fireplace, American dishes at the Garden Grille and Bar, an indoor pool, and easy access to Lake Forest College and Naval Base Great Lakes.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩172,207
₩191,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 25 - Apr 26

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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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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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Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Accessible

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

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

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King

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

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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)

  • 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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2 Queen Premium With In-Room Drink

  • Sleeps 4

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2 Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

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Mobility/Hearing Access Premium King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Suite With 1 King Bed And Bathtub-Mobility Accessible

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lake Forest, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa is next to a golf course and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Chicago Botanic Garden, while Lake County Fairgrounds and Six Flags Great America are popular area attractions. Lake Forest College and Naval Base Great Lakes are two other places to visit that come recommended. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Lake Forest travel guide
Map
26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

What's nearby

  • Chicago Skyline, Chicago, Illinois shows amazing architecture in panoramic format
    Naval Base Great Lakes
    9 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Six Flags Great America
    Six Flags Great America
    12 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Chicago Botanic Garden
    Chicago Botanic Garden
    13 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve
    2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Conway Farms Golf Club
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • West Lake Forest Station
    6 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    5 min drive
  • Yard House
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Olive Garden
    4 min drive
  • Shake Shack
    4 min drive

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

Hotel near Naval Base Great Lakes
Located close to Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa provides an adjacent golf course, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Garden Grille and Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 170 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

As of Apr 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa on Apr 25, 2026 start from ₩172,207, 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.

Is Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa located?

Situated in Lake Forest, this golf hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest College, and Lake Michigan. Naval Base Great Lakes and Chicago Botanic Garden are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great. Staff was excellent. Road noise was pretty loud. Suggestion would be to find a way to offer white noise to sleep with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not use the pool, but it looked nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greeting at check-in was prompt and very welcoming. Giovanni was terrific at customer interaction. Room spotless and the stay top notch. Always stay here when travels take me to Lake Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

8/10 Good

Jill

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
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

J

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is always welcoming, helpful & friendly - Carolina at the bar is great - will stay here again when I’m back in town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, check in was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff and great bartender.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there many times. It is always clean. The Staff is always friendly and helpful. Rooms are spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and service was impeccable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is clean and the staff is very nice. Perfect for visiting a student at Lake Forest College!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I highly recommended staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff , spotless hotel , and great parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, the entire staff were helpful, lots of parking. I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, adequate parking, room very spacious and clean. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Booker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Hilton Garden Inn did not disappoint! The amenities were excellent as well as the customer service!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very conveniently located. We loved the pool and I used the exercise room. The breakfast area was very good. Sleeping was comfortable in the cozy heads.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025