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Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

855-229-5934
26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard, Lake Forest, IL, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
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Parking
Pet Friendly

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa is a 3-star hotel located in Lake Forest, Illinois, positioned within a 10-minute drive of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and Lake Forest College. The property sits 6.7 miles from Lake Michigan and 17 miles northeast of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, making it accessible for both leisure and business travelers. Guests rate the location highly at 4.8 out of 5 stars.

The hotel offers 170 guestrooms, each furnished with a pillowtop bed, down comforter, and premium bedding. Rooms include refrigerators and microwaves for added convenience, along with complimentary wired and wireless internet access. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming and private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers round out the accommodations. Guest comfort ratings average 4.5 out of 5.

Dining options include Garden Grille and Bar, which serves the property's guests, and a grocery/convenience store for quick needs. Weekday breakfast is available for a surcharge from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Recreation amenities feature an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional facilities include a business center, 3,500 square feet of conference space, a fireplace in the lobby, and complimentary wireless internet throughout. Free self-parking is provided, and the property is wheelchair accessible with accessible meeting spaces and fitness facilities.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM with late options available until midnight, and standard check-out is at noon. Pets are welcome with a non-refundable fee: $50 for stays of 1–4 nights or $75 for stays of 5 or more nights. A maximum of two dogs or cats per room are permitted. The 24-hour front desk and express check-out option support efficient arrivals and departures.

Location & nearby attractions

Located in Lake Forest, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa is within a 10-minute drive of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and Lake Forest College. This golf hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Lake Michigan and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Naval Base Great Lakes.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Conway Farms Golf Club - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Citadel Theatre Company - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Northwestern Medicine - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Lambs Farm - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Cuneo Mansion and Gardens - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Bowlero Vernon Hills - 5.2 km / 3.3 mi
Trinity International University - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Prairie Wolf Dog Park - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Lake Forest College - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Advocate Condell Child Day Center - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
MainStreet Libertyville - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Lakeview Beach and Dock - 9.6 km / 6 mi
Marriott Theatre - 9.7 km / 6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 20.1 km / 12.5 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 34.7 km / 21.5 mi
Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 44.5 km / 27.7 mi
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 73 km / 45.4 mi

The preferred airport for Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 170 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

You can enjoy a meal at Garden Grille and Bar serving the guests of Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Lake Forest? This hotel has 3500 square feet (325 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Chicago/OHare - ORD Hotel direction: 17 miles NE Estimated taxi fare: 50.00 USD (one way) Chicago/Midway - MDW Hotel direction: 45 miles NE Estimated taxi fare: 100.00 USD (one way) Milwaukee, General Mitchell International - MKE Hotel direction: 52 miles S
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Complimentary self-parking

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed
  • 1-4 night stay $50.00 non-refundable pet fee; 5+ night stay $75.00 non-refundable pet fee; 2 pets max; dog or cat only
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • 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

Know before you go

  • 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.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).