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About Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest
A polished suburban stay with an indoor pool, a proper restaurant, and I-94 close enough to keep regional travel simple.
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa is a 170-room hotel near the Townline Road interchange at I-94, placing Lake Forest, Lincolnshire, Vernon Hills, and northern Chicago suburbs within easy driving reach. Each room includes free Wi-Fi, a microwave, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, television, work desk, and climate control, with king, two-queen, premium, suite, and accessible layouts available. The main amenities include complimentary parking, an indoor pool, fitness center, restaurant and bar, evening room service, a market, business facilities, and more than 3,500 square feet of event space. Breakfast is available for an additional charge. Dogs and cats are welcomed under specific policies, while Chicago Botanic Garden, Naval Station Great Lakes, Lake Michigan, and Six Flags remain within driving distance.
Excellent rooms
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Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
300m²This air-conditioned quadruple room features a tea and coffee maker and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.
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King Room with Bath Tub - Mobility Access
300m²The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
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Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
300m²This room features cable TV, a microwave, refrigerator, and a work desk. A coffeemaker is also provided.
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King Room
300m²This room features cable TV, a microwave, refrigerator, and a work desk. A coffeemaker is also provided.
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Premium King Room
300m²The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Deluxe King Suite
300m²The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Mobility and Hearing Access
300m²The quadruple room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and heating. The unit has 2 beds.
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Attractions
Places of Attractions nearby
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Prime Location
In the heart of Lake Forest
Top Rated
Guest favorite spots
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
2.1 mi away
American restaurant
Dave & Buster's Vernon Hills
2.3 mi away
RestaurantHawthorn Mall
Shopping mall
2.4 mi away
Portillo's & Barnelli's Vernon Hills
Fast food restaurant
2.8 mi away
Deer Path Inn
Hotel
3.3 mi away
Sunrise Park
Park
4.5 mi away
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Park
5.5 mi away
American Place Casino
Casino
6.9 mi away
Six Flags Great America
Amusement center
8.9 mi away
Great Wolf Lodge
Resort hotel
9.9 mi away
Raising Cane's
Fast food restaurant
10.2 mi away
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest
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Front desk [24-hour]
Great food & dining
Free Parking
Located in heart of Lake Forest
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The hotel stands at 26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard near Mettawa’s I-94 and Route 60 interchange. The immediate surroundings consist of corporate campuses, landscaped office parks, residential roads, and pockets of preserved woodland rather than a traditional downtown district. Lake Forest’s historic center and Metra station are roughly ten minutes away by car, while Vernon Hills and Lincolnshire provide additional shopping and dining options.
Nearby Attractions
- Chicago Botanic Garden – A large collection of landscaped gardens, walking paths, lakes, and seasonal displays in nearby Glencoe.
- Naval Station Great Lakes – The naval training base attracts families attending graduation ceremonies and official events throughout the year.
- Market Square Lake Forest – A compact shopping district with historic architecture, independent retailers, cafés, and restaurants.
- Wildlife Discovery Center – A local nature facility with live animal exhibits and environmental programs near Lake Forest.
- Six Flags Great America – Gurnee’s major amusement park offers roller coasters, family rides, and seasonal events.
- Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve – Wooded trails, ravines, prairie habitat, and Lake Michigan views provide a quieter alternative to the suburban road network.
What to Expect Around Here
The hotel’s surroundings are quiet, green, and firmly car-oriented. Dining and attractions are spread across neighboring suburbs, though quick interstate access makes travel easier than the map initially suggests.
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Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest
Find answers to common questions about location, policies, amenities, services, and more at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest. We want to help make your stay comfortable and hassle-free.
Where is Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest located?
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest is located at 26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard near I-94 and Route 60 in Lake Forest, Illinois.
What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest?
Check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest?
Check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest is required by 12:00 PM.
What is the minimum check-in age at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest?
The minimum check-in age at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest is 21.
Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest provide free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest provides complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public areas.
Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest offer free parking?
Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest provides complimentary on-site self-parking with in-and-out privileges.
Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest serve free breakfast?
No, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest offers a full breakfast for an additional charge unless it is included in a specific rate.
Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest have a restaurant?
Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest has an on-site restaurant serving American food, along with a bar and evening room service.
Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest have an indoor pool?
Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest has an indoor swimming pool.
Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest have a fitness center?
Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest provides an on-site fitness center.
Are pets allowed at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest?
Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest accepts up to two dogs or cats in designated pet-friendly rooms.
What is the pet fee at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest?
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest charges $75 for stays of one to four nights and $125 for stays of five nights or longer.
What is the pet weight limit at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest?
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest permits pets weighing up to 75 pounds each.
Do rooms at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest have microwaves and refrigerators?
Yes, rooms at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest include a microwave and mini-refrigerator.
What room types are available at Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest?
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest offers king, two-queen, premium, junior suite, one-bedroom suite, and accessible room categories.
Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest offer connecting rooms?
Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest offers confirmed connecting rooms for selected bookings.
Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest have accessible rooms?
Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest offers selected mobility- and hearing-accessible rooms with tubs or roll-in showers.
Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest have meeting space?
Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest has three meeting rooms with approximately 3,518 square feet of total event space.
Does Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest provide an airport shuttle?
No, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest does not provide an airport shuttle.
Is Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest smoke-free?
Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest has no smoking rooms, and smoking inside a guest room may result in a fee.
Guest Score and Reviews
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8.7/5
Wonderful
Based on 455 Reviews
Latest Reviews
View All ReviewsRocio
Apr 21, 2026
Superb
Clean hotel and the staff was very helpful and they had an indoor pool and jacuzzi
Anona
Apr 11, 2026
Superb
The area and the service
William
Apr 10, 2026
V. good
Comfortable and close to my work
Crystal
Mar 17, 2026
Superb
Downstairs is very beautiful. The breakfast bar and staff were all very nice. The restaurant downstairs was beautiful.
William B.
Jan 19, 2026
V. good
Did not eat. But was pricey.
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