Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Hotels
Hilton Garden Inn
9 (789 reviews)
65 Commercial Street , Portland , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location and convenience
Attentive and friendly staff
Clean and comfortable accommodation
Cons:
Elevators could use upgrades
Thermostat issues in some rooms
Breakfast and restaurant seating experience could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
9.39
The hotel was clean and well-appointed, contributing positively to overall sentiment.
Service
9.36
The staff was very attentive and helpful during the stay, enhancing the guest experience.
Location
9.4
The location is convenient for events and nearby attractions, making it very appealing.
Room Quality
8.35
While generally comfortable, some guests experienced issues with thermostats, affecting their stay.
Amenities
8.88
Amenities like valet parking and morning coffee were appreciated, though breakfast could be improved.
Value for Money
8.84
Guests felt the overall quality justified the price, though improvements to certain areas were suggested.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Breakfast could be better, with more variety and seating recommended, based on guest feedback.
Overall Experience
9.36
Guests expressed satisfaction with their stays, highlighting a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:34

Property Description

Stunning Waterfront Views and Convenient Amenities

Luxurious Accommodations: Enjoy well-equipped guest rooms with modern amenities including refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs.

Fantastic Facilities: Stay active at the fitness centre, take a dip in the indoor pool, or catch up on work at the 24-hour business centre.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in a breakfast buffet at the Great American Grill, savor dinner at the Lobby Bar, or opt for convenient room service.

Experience the best of Portland, Maine at Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront. Book your stay now to enjoy comfort and convenience by the bay.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PWM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 789 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Seaside653877 Family
4
Missed the mark
Pros:

Stayed here in Portland for 2 days while on a road trip up the coast. Out of 5 cities and 5 hotels, this was the worst. Everything is very outdated, carpets are very dirty with stains throughout the hotel. The door to our room was sticky all over front and back and the bathroom walls had mold on them. Towels are very cheap and thin and the pillows are completely flat. Everything you are looking for in a hotel, this one missed the mark. Not to mention there was a small dog staying in the room next door and every morning at 6:30am, the guests would leave and leave the dog locked in the bathroom where it would bark for 2 hours. Spoke to the front desk about it and they never called us back. We should have at least had the option to move rooms. At almost $500 a night, I expected so much more.

2026-08-06 via Tripadvisor
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Guy extended_group il
9
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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travelpro123 Couples
6
disappointed
Pros:

Love this hotel, but you guys removed the corn beef hash from your breakfast menu!!!! while we love this hotel one of the reasons that we love it is the wonderful breakfast that we’ve had over the years. The corn beef hash has been go to breakfast no reason for you guys to eliminate that from your menu bring it back. It’s a unique offering that makes the hotel and your breakfast something special and it’s set apart.

2026-07-31 via Tripadvisor
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Sandy couple us
3
The bathroom and bed size were disappointing for a $500 room.($487)
Pros:

The staff were all outstanding.

Cons:

The bathroom should be updated. For the amount of money i was charged- $487… i expect a nice bathroom. The bed was also not a king. I own a regular king bed as well as a California king. The bed in room 231, felt like a queen.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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lisahP6092VD Family
10
Perfect location and great for families!
Pros:

This hotel was incredibly clean and in the perfect spot close to local restaurants and shops. The staff was friendly and welcoming throughout our stay.

The room size was nice for our family of four, giving us plenty of space to spread out and relax in the evenings. Our room faced the street, which offered a great view for people-watching. We only heard the occasional car horn but no noise from people on the street, so it was still very restful.

At first, I was a bit annoyed that we had to use valet parking, but after seeing that there is no free parking anywhere in the area, it worked out great. The rate was very comparable to the surrounding local lots anyway. We also loved grabbing breakfast sandwiches from the hotel restaurant—they were delicious and the perfect quick bite before a day of sightseeing!

2026-07-13 via Tripadvisor
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James L extended_group us
7
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Raymond family_with_children us
6
The website "City View" is misleading.
Pros:

Our stay was good. but the view was not what the Booking.com website indicated it was City View."

Cons:

Our view was the alley and not the city view.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Tabitha family_with_children us
7
Pros:

Property was dated but clean

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Emily couple us
10
Pros:

Prime location and wonderful, welcoming staff.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Heather couple us
8
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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T8875XUpierrea Family New York City, New York
10
A very good stay. Great hotel location close to everything. Well maintained hotel. Nice and big room.
Pros:

A very nice stay. Location is great

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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SEI YOON KIM solo_traveller kr
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Jean409 Couples Spartanburg, South Carolina
10
We found our hotel in Portland, and this is it.
Pros:

This was our second stay in this beautiful hotel located 5 miles/15 minutes from the Portland International Jetport. The rooms were very comfortable. The view from the waterview rooms is incredibly beautiful and worth the reservation. There are several restaurants and shops within walking distance. Turn left out of the hotel, keep walking down the sidewalk, and you will see the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and will also be on the popular and paved Eastern Promenade Trail. Use a birding app on your phone to pick up calls from a variety of interesting birds.

2026-06-28 via Tripadvisor
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JoAnn solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Dorothy solo_traveller us
9
Enjoyed my stay here
Pros:

Beautiful property. Close to all the activities

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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AllieMB Couples Dunedin, Florida
10
Will be back !
Pros:

Great service from valet, check in, bar. Most comfortable beds ever, convenient location to everything old port.

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
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Elizabeth solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Location, size of room

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Eddy family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Couldn’t get to my car easily

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Allen solo_traveller us
9
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Karen couple us
10
Truly a great place to be in Portland
Pros:

The best part of this property was Maggie. She was who I met first and was so glad I did. She was super nice, always smiling, happy to do anything you asked her to do. She even left us a sticky note either points of interest to check out. Room service was excellent too

Cons:

I hated that I had to leave. Just a wonderful experience

2026-06-20 via Nuitee