Name: Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa
Address: 26325 North Riverwoods Boulevard, Lake Forest, Illinois, United States of America, Lake Forest, Illinois, US
Price range: US$158–US$506 per night
Rating: 8.88

What guests think

Travellers describe Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa as a clean, comfortable, suite-style stay with friendly, attentive staff, consistently good breakfast, and a convenient suburban location near I-94, restaurants, and shopping, suitable for families and longer visits.

Rooms are spacious and well equipped with kitchens and work areas, though several guests say decor feels a bit dated. While many found it quiet, traffic or hallway noise and occasional smoke odors were reported. A solid option for travelers prioritizing space and a kitchen over cutting-edge decor.

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Facilities

Guests highlight an indoor pool and hot tub, a well-kept fitness room, and convenient parking.

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10

Alexandra

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The highlight was the really comfy bed and pullows with really soft linens. I slept great. Very clean. The gym was in great condition, everything worked and a good variety of exercise items. Breakfast had plenty of fruit and healthy choices.

10

Carla

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room and super-friendly staff. Parking is convenient and close to the highway. The location is convenient to dining and shopping. The property appears a little tired, and you do experience some road noise from the highway and the hallway, but overall, it's a good experience.

10

Jessie

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great property, quality breakfast, pool/hot tub, 15 mins from Naval Base, lots of good restaurants and shopping nearby, friendly staff!, clean room.

10

josh

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly. The room was spacious and clean. The hot tub was relaxing. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Byron

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was located in a very quiet, secured newer area with plenty of parking. The room we booked had two rooms with bathrooms attached with a joining living room and kitchenette with a dining set. All was very clean and kept. A Costco was located about 3 minutes away, which we were able to buy certain items for meals and store perishables in a full size refrigerator. We also enjoyed our time at the indoor pool and billiard table area. Special thanks to Marc for attending to our needs at the front desk. Great stay!

10

Nicholas

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

In town for one night. Great hotel. Near the office and a group of restaurants. Clean hotel. Friendly staff. Hot tub. Good fitness room. Will definitely come back here.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently note very clean rooms and well-kept common areas. A few isolated issues appear, including stained bedding, occasional smoke odors, and sporadic maintenance or housekeeping lapses.

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Tania A

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, clean place that was nicely decorated for Christmas. Room looked like it had new carpeting installed. Breakfast was pretty good; hot food was good as well but options were basic (scrambled eggs, bacon / sausage). The location isn’t near to anything within walkable distance but the area itself is very nice.

10

Amber

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great service! Everyone was super wonderful and the breakfast was great. The room was super clean and I would definitely stay here again.

10

josh

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly. The room was spacious and clean. The hot tub was relaxing. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Byron

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was located in a very quiet, secured newer area with plenty of parking. The room we booked had two rooms with bathrooms attached with a joining living room and kitchenette with a dining set. All was very clean and kept. A Costco was located about 3 minutes away, which we were able to buy certain items for meals and store perishables in a full size refrigerator. We also enjoyed our time at the indoor pool and billiard table area. Special thanks to Marc for attending to our needs at the front desk. Great stay!

6

Marijean

28 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We appreciated the convenience of our room to the parking lot, the quiet corner of the floor, and the comfortable king sized bed. We did not appreciate not having internet, although we called and they said they would reset the modem and we would have it in 5-10 min. We were never connected for 3 days. No one cleaned the room from day to day; and one of the electrical outlets did not emit power; the vanity floor was sticky the second day, we have no reason why; and the ice in the freezer of the refrig were spilling out of the basket, freezing and totally unuseable in one big block of ice. The kitchenette was clean, as was the living room.

10

haluk

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front office and breakfast service staff are always friendly and helpful. Housekeeping is keeping the property spotless. Thanks to all of them.

10

Doris

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room, friendly and helpful staff and a variety of tasty breakfast choices.

10

Heather

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean and tidy, very updated and nice.

8

Ryan

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a vwry nice staynthenstaff were friendly. When we got there though there was blood on our bed sheets and they had to be changed.

10

Francisco

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean venue, nice warm welcome and stuff very professional. I extremely recommended.

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Rooms

Suites are spacious and well equipped with full kitchens, desks, and comfortable seating; many find them quiet. Some note dated furnishings, occasional highway or hallway noise, and one comparison to smaller rooms than other Residence Inns.

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Doris

14 Oct 2025

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The rooms are well equipped and allowed us to entertain our friends. The rooms are clean and quiet and the breakfast menu has a wide variety of tasty items.

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Carla

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room and super-friendly staff. Parking is convenient and close to the highway. The location is convenient to dining and shopping. The property appears a little tired, and you do experience some road noise from the highway and the hallway, but overall, it's a good experience.

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Joseph

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The noise from traffic was a problem.

10

Jeanne

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in a suite and were very comfortable. Easy access to I-94, shopping area, as well as Lake Forest. Breakfast was good.

10

Andrea

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large rooms with big desk and comfortable seating area.

10

Cara

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and great breakfast. Rooms were small compared to other Residence Inns I have stayed at.

8

Anne

17 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is ideally situated. Its right off the highway and close to Lake Forest College, resturants and stores. The room's furniture has seen some better days, but the room was clean and the kitchen was very useful. I would like to see some useable USB ports in the room for phone charging and the like.

10

REBECCA

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was amazing!!! The rooms were clean and very spacious!! Really close to a lot of good restaurants, shopping, a mall! Definitely would stay again

10

Lisa

10 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

BIG shout out to the Operations Manager, Jared, and the breakfast crew for their hospitality. I've been staying at this location for several years over 6 months a year and they always do a great job! Jared is very accommodating and I really appreciate his willingness to be helpful.Rooms are a bit dated but overall a comfy place to stay and this trip the hotel was insanely quiet!

10

Ayesha

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room came equipped with a full size fridge, microwave, dishwasher and stove top!

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and attentive, with multiple shout-outs to team members. Minor complaints include a firm early check-in policy and limited local recommendations from one agent.

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Glori

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is very clean and comfortable. The breakfast is delicious and Miriam made us feel at home with all the attention, she is amazing!!!

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Armando

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always great here. Have stayed over a dozen times and never had an issue.

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Eric

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property was clean, recently renovated and nice. Free breakfast was even decent. Only negative was we showed up at 2:15pm, hoping we might be able to check in early (3pm check in time). Desk attendant would not even look or make a call to see if a room was ready. Just a straight up “No, come back at 3” was all we got.

10

Amber

16 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The front desk man over night was amazing

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Amber

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great service! Everyone was super wonderful and the breakfast was great. The room was super clean and I would definitely stay here again.

10

Angela

30 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in staff was absolutely awesome!

10

haluk

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front office and breakfast service staff are always friendly and helpful. Housekeeping is keeping the property spotless. Thanks to all of them.

10

Doris

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room, friendly and helpful staff and a variety of tasty breakfast choices.

10

janice

23 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was SO friendly and helpful. The room was clean, bright, and quiet. Just lovely all around.

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REBECCA

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was amazing!!! The rooms were clean and very spacious!! Really close to a lot of good restaurants, shopping, a mall! Definitely would stay again

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Location

Convenient access to I-94 with easy drives to Lake Forest, shopping, restaurants, and the Naval Base; several appreciate the quiet, safe area. A few mention limited walkability.

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Adrian

15 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, excellent service and very clean. Wish I could have stayed longer!

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Carla

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room and super-friendly staff. Parking is convenient and close to the highway. The location is convenient to dining and shopping. The property appears a little tired, and you do experience some road noise from the highway and the hallway, but overall, it's a good experience.

10

Jeanne

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in a suite and were very comfortable. Easy access to I-94, shopping area, as well as Lake Forest. Breakfast was good.

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Tania A

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, clean place that was nicely decorated for Christmas. Room looked like it had new carpeting installed. Breakfast was pretty good; hot food was good as well but options were basic (scrambled eggs, bacon / sausage). The location isn’t near to anything within walkable distance but the area itself is very nice.

10

Byron

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was located in a very quiet, secured newer area with plenty of parking. The room we booked had two rooms with bathrooms attached with a joining living room and kitchenette with a dining set. All was very clean and kept. A Costco was located about 3 minutes away, which we were able to buy certain items for meals and store perishables in a full size refrigerator. We also enjoyed our time at the indoor pool and billiard table area. Special thanks to Marc for attending to our needs at the front desk. Great stay!

10

Joseph

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Close to Chicago.

10

Nicholas

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

In town for one night. Great hotel. Near the office and a group of restaurants. Clean hotel. Friendly staff. Hot tub. Good fitness room. Will definitely come back here.

8

Anne

17 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is ideally situated. Its right off the highway and close to Lake Forest College, resturants and stores. The room's furniture has seen some better days, but the room was clean and the kitchen was very useful. I would like to see some useable USB ports in the room for phone charging and the like.

10

Douglas

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed for a couple of nights last month (July 2025). This is a great place to stay. Conveniently located, in a very nice part of suburban Chicago. The staff is super friendly and strive to take care of you. The room I stayed in was very nice, clean, and comfortable. Breakfast is good, typical for most places like this, but hot, fresh and good quality. I will absolutely stay here again when in the area.

10

REBECCA

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was amazing!!! The rooms were clean and very spacious!! Really close to a lot of good restaurants, shopping, a mall! Definitely would stay again

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Dining

Breakfast earns frequent praise for being tasty, fresh, and offering decent variety with attentive service. Some describe it as typical/basic and wish for later hours.

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Doris

14 Oct 2025

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The rooms are well equipped and allowed us to entertain our friends. The rooms are clean and quiet and the breakfast menu has a wide variety of tasty items.

10

Alexandra

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The highlight was the really comfy bed and pullows with really soft linens. I slept great. Very clean. The gym was in great condition, everything worked and a good variety of exercise items. Breakfast had plenty of fruit and healthy choices.

10

Sarah

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast was great and staff was so friendly and helpful. Overall great stay!

10

Tania A

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, clean place that was nicely decorated for Christmas. Room looked like it had new carpeting installed. Breakfast was pretty good; hot food was good as well but options were basic (scrambled eggs, bacon / sausage). The location isn’t near to anything within walkable distance but the area itself is very nice.

10

Nathan

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very impressed with the cleanliness & comfort of the room & an outstanding Continental breakfast.

10

Doris

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room, friendly and helpful staff and a variety of tasty breakfast choices.

10

Alba

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was really good, fruits sweet and fresh, and Miriam the breakfast lady was always super nice and attentive of all of our needs.

10

Douglas

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed for a couple of nights last month (July 2025). This is a great place to stay. Conveniently located, in a very nice part of suburban Chicago. The staff is super friendly and strive to take care of you. The room I stayed in was very nice, clean, and comfortable. Breakfast is good, typical for most places like this, but hot, fresh and good quality. I will absolutely stay here again when in the area.

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Michael

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Had a nice stay at this Marriott. Breakfast was standard fare-only. Would have liked Breakfast till 10AM as I was on vacation.Place was clean.

10

Terrence

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and the bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was 5 stars.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $506	17 $233	18 $196	19 $196
20 $174	21 $231	22 $271	23 $243	24 $177	25 $167	26 $187
27 $177	28 $259	29 $260	30 $224

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $187	2 $175	3 $187
4 $159	5 $227	6 $227	7 $215	8 $196	9 $194	10 $185
11 $159	12 $227	13	14 $215	15 $197	16 $396	17
18 $168	19 $418	20 $417	21 $418	22 $168	23 $158	24 $158
25 $168	26 $227	27 $227	28 $228	29 $178	30 $158	31 $158

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Mobility Hearing Access, Roll-In Shower)

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Mobility Hearing Accessible, Tub)

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