Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

Lake Forest hotel with indoor pool and restaurant

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Thu 29 Jan
Sat 31 Jan
January 2026
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February 2026
At Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa, tee off at the 18 holes of golf or unwind by the fireplace in the lobby. Enjoy American cuisine at Garden Grille and Bar, take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool, or explore nearby Lake Forest College and Naval Base Great Lakes.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
£97
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan

Room options

Showing 24 of 24 rooms
Deluxe Suite, One King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Deluxe Suite, One King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Suite, One King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Deluxe Suite, One King Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, One King Bed

Good

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Accessible

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Bathroom shower
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Down duvet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Bathroom shower
Room, Accessible | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, Accessible

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Good

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Down duvet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Bathroom shower
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

King

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Two Queens

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Room, 1 King Bed (Peloton) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Peloton)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room With Mobility Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • Sleeps 2
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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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Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base
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About the area

Map
26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard, Lake Forest, IL, 60045

What's nearby

  • Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Conway Farms Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 9 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 12 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Chicago Botanic Garden - 13 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 16 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 26 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 34 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 65 min drive
  • West Lake Forest Station - 6 min drive
  • East Lake Forest Station - 8 min drive
  • Highland Park Fort Sheridan Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tsukasa of Tokyo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa puts you within a 15-minute drive of Naval Base Great Lakes and Lake Michigan. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Garden Grille and Bar, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a 24-hour fitness centre are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 170 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Off-lead area available

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (3500 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 2008
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Garden Grille and Bar – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6.95 to 12.95 for adults and USD 0.00 to 6.95 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These 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).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Hilton Garden Inn Forest Hotel Mettawa Lake
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.

Is parking offered on site at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but The Temporary by American Place (12-min drive) and American Place Casino (12-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa?

Yes, Garden Grille and Bar offers American cuisine.

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Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were great, with many guests praising the selection and quality of the meal. (13 reviews)
  • The property offers easy and convenient parking. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Amalia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel nice room
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room. Clean, good signal on TV channels and fast internet
Carlo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was as advertised, nice location and it was clean
wade, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is always welcoming, helpful & friendly - Carolina at the bar is great - will stay here again when I’m back in town
Melissa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Yazmin was absolutely wonderful. Best front desk person we’ve had in years. Please let her know how well she did. Thanks
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay. Would stay again
Nicole, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean room, nice hotel.
Jerome, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, will definitely be visiting again
Ralph, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff and great bartender.
Jeremy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to everything Very nice hotel
Derek, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, the entire staff were helpful, lots of parking. I'll definitely be back.
Marilyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice bar.
Marlys, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I highly recommended staying here.
Cindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff
Carolyn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great hotel, but really noisy expressway.
Douglas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Love the large lobby.
Janna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Hilton Garden Inn did not disappoint! The amenities were excellent as well as the customer service!
Booker, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Angela, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service. The staff was very warm and accommodating. They went above and beyond during our stay. Would come back next time we’re in the area
Brandon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly service

The staff was very friendly and eager to serve. The check in was easy and the room was clean. I’ll definitely stay there again.
Mike, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good except they ran out of whole milk
Timothy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was couteous.
Miyuki, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was friendly, adequate parking, room very spacious and clean. Enjoyed our stay.
Paula, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff

Food options for breakfast & dinner were great and Carolina the hostess/bar tender was excellent
Melissa, 4-night trip