Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Hotels
Hilton Garden Inn
9 (801 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 801 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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Debbie extended_group us
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Robynn couple us
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Chems Eddine family_with_children ca
10
Super
Pros:

Trés bon hotel, super bien placé. Trés propre, le personnel du restaurant au petit dej est trés agréable. Les chambres sont spacieuses et bien entretenues.

Cons:

Quelques détails qui ne méritent pas d'etre soulevés.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Tracy solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The breakfast was delicious. And the hotel was clean and very nice. As were the staff, very helpful.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Stephanie family_with_children fr
10
Bien situé
Pros:

Très bien situé. Les chambres sont spacieuses et les lits sont confortables (même le lit d'appoint !).

Cons:

Dommage que le petit déjeuner ne soit pas inclus.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple us
6
Not with the money
Pros:

The breakfast was very good and fresh. The service staff in the dining room was very friendly.
The location for walking was really good.

Cons:

The flip side of location- A LOT OF HOMELESS living in the park across the street. That was my view in the morning as they all sleep there and conjugate there. The city should do better to help these people.
The carpets were gross. Very dirty every where. Common areas elevators room.
The mattress extremely uncomfortable. The sheets and comforter were put on backwards so all the tags were in our face while sleeping.
Not to mention we were right by the elevator will all the noise. They did give us free parking to make up for the continuous noise disturbance.
The front desk staff were not warm and genuinely friendly.
Prices are WAY too high for all these issues.

I would not recommend this hotel.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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CLAVER family_with_children ch
9
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple us
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Gitanjli extended_group us
9
Pros:

Location, and the warm welcome cookies
Reasonable valet service costs, considering how expensive the lots were that we saw

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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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