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Rate based on Check-in: Mar 11, 2012 Check-out: Mar 12, 2012

Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

3 stars
65 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
23 reviews
Anniversary weekend

We went to Portland for our anniversary and couldn't have been happier. The Hilton Garden Inn was... See full review

  • Portland
  • Dec 19, 2011
great location

pleasant people in the best location for the area and quality service. See full review

  • d9point0
  • Nov 1, 2011
In the heart of historic Old Port with views of Casco Bay

Fantastic views of Casco Bay and the working waterfront of historic Portland await guests at Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront. Guests here get to know the Old Port district on every side. Within walking distance, discover boutique shopping, gourmet restaurants and fashionable art galleries. Enjoy fresh, salty sea air and a jog along the Portland Trails path or book a fishing or sailing tour. Return for dinner with a view, drinks at the lobby bar, a fitness center and an "environmentally green" saltwater lap pool and hot tub open late.

Highlights

  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
  • Saltwater lap pool, hot tub, fitness center and in-room Stay Fit kits
  • Complimentary shuttle to airport and local businesses
  • Breakfast buffet (free for ages 11 and under), evening room service and dinner at the fireside lobby bar
  • Many guest rooms offer ocean views

Rooms

Request an ocean view, available in many of the 120 oversized guest rooms at Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront. City views of Portland are pretty spectacular, too. Bright and airy, each room is loaded with amenities, starting with a convenient refrigerator, microwave and coffee-maker. Get comfy in the ergonomic desk chair and connect to free Wi-Fi. Secure printing to the 24-hour business center is complimentary. A copy of USA Today arrives at the door on weekday mornings and evenings offer the option of in-room dining. Pet-friendly rooms (fees apply) and non-smoking rooms are available.

Features

Walk a few blocks to the ferry or take a free shuttle to the airport and local businesses from Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront. Pick up snacks in the 24-hour lobby convenience mart, stop by the harbor-view Great Amercian Grill for a breakfast buffet where kids eat free or take a seat in the warm yet cosmopolitan lobby bar for dinner or drinks. The beautifully rocky Maine coast and its sandy beaches are within a short drive of this AAA three-Diamond rated Hilton Garden Inn. Even closer, visit Hadlock Field, home of the Portland Seadogs, Portland Museum of Art, Merrill Auditorium and Cumberland County Civic Center. Valet parking is available (fees apply).

Transportation

  • Portland International Jetport (5 mi/8.1 km)
  • Complimentary shuttle service to Portland airport and local businesses

Attractions

  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry (across the street)
  • Cumberland County Civic Center (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • Portland Museum of Art (0.9 mi/1.5 km)
  • Casco Bay Lines ferry (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Portland Head Light lighthouse (5.2 mi/8.4 km)
  • Maine Mall (5.4 mi/8.7 km)
  • Funtown Splashtown USA (14 mi/22.5 km)
  • Old Orchard Beach (15.1 mi/24.3 km)
  • Freeport outlet shops (16.2 mi/26 km)

Business

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the hotel
  • 24-hour business center
  • Two state-of-the-art meeting rooms for groups from 2 to 50 people

Hotel Map

65 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101

Nearby airports
Portland Intl Jetport, (PWM), 5.00, NE, Mile; Manchester Airport, (MHT), 98.00, NE, Mile; General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl Airport, (BOS), 110.00, N, Mile

Amenities

  • Business center
  • Conference Facilities
  • Exercise Gym
  • Fitness center
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Jacuzzi
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool
  • Wheel Chair Access

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (23)

Ratings and reviews for Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Overall score

4 / 5
23 out of 23
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.7
Value:
3.7

96% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Reviewer score

5
Portland
Boston, MA, USA
Dec 19, 2011

Anniversary weekend

We went to Portland for our anniversary and couldn't have been happier. The Hilton Garden Inn was beautiful and the staff was very friendly. The valets had good advice on local places to visit and were very accomodating. The location is fantastic. We were close to all sorts of shops, bars, restaurants and the Shipyard brewery that we did a tour of. Highly recommended!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Reviewer score

4
d9point0
Business
Alabama, USA
Nov 1, 2011

great location

pleasant people in the best location for the area and quality service.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Reviewer score

4
Jazzman
Hilton Head Island, SC, USA
Sep 18, 2011

Great mini-vacation

We were given a handicapped room although we never requested one. It was spacious, but simple amenities such as a bathrobe hook in the bathroom were absent and the closet rod was only about three feet off the floor. The staff was great, the bar was convenient and there were abundant restaurants within easy walking distance. The carpeting in the hallways was badly stained and my white socks were dulled by a bedroom carpet that could have been cleaner. However, I would not hesitate to stay there again. I would like to have had the option of an a la carte breakfast menu, but it was a price fixed buffet only. Our friendly bartender gave us great tips on local eateries as well as the history behind some of the more colorful ones.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

"J's" served some great lobster, steamed clams and fresh oysters. It's about two blocks from the hotel and is an old "dive" but the locals all know it, and one can expect a good 30 minute wait even on a slow night. Family run, rough around the edges but we kept going back for lunches as well as dinners.

Review of Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Reviewer score

4
Jeff
Business
Saint Paul, MN
Apr 4, 2011

great cookies !

A very good value, very clean, extremely friendly, helpful staff. Very convenient location to all that you would want to see and do...without the need of a car. Free wifi !

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Great dining within a short walk too.

Review of Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Reviewer score

4
carly
Boston
Feb 26, 2011

You won't find a better deal

My stay at the Hilton Garden Inn was delightful. The hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of town near quaint little shops and on the waterfront. We had a lovely ocean view from our beds, in fact. The rooms were much more spacious than I'd expected and included, beside the standard desk chair, an oversized stuffed lounger type chair that was great for the lounging teen boy. Staff was courteous and helpful, they made a point to ask us if we needed help finding our various destinations even going as far as to make calls and draw maps. Great customer service! I'd gladly stay again. My one quibble is the parking situation. We didn't realize that there was a daily charge to park in their lot until check out. That was a bit of a bummer but aside from that detail I highly recommend!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Ideal location

Review of Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Reviewer score

4
G
Fremont, NH
Feb 13, 2011

Fantastic Weekend for 2

The hotel was great. We loved the bed and breakfast week-end rate. We enjoyed 2 concerts while we were there. One was the Portland Symphony...excellent! On our next trip to Portland,however, we need to plan ahead for a great restaurant. The ones we thought we could get a reservation for, on the same day, were booked. Our mistake to think that Portland would be "dead" in February, and we could eat where we pleased.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Not Applicable

Make reservations well ahead of your planned stay.

Review of Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Reviewer score

5
Wilson Family
Warren, ME
Feb 6, 2011

Excellent Customer Service

We had a great stay. The valet parking was great! The customer service was the best. The room was very clean and very comfortable. The Comedy Connection has great entertainment as well.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Reviewer score

4
DrReader45
Boston, MA
Jan 17, 2011

Midwinter in Maine

A perfect location for exploring Portland, particularly when the weather is Mainely winter. A few steps to four good restaurants and a great bakery, a little way more to top boutiques. Thoughtful details like fresh cookies add to the quality of this Hilton Garden Inn.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Fore Street, immediately behind the hotel, is Portland's top restaurant. Just watching the dining room and the Standard Bakery below it from your windown can be a treat.

Review of Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Reviewer score

3
JK
Enfield, CT
Jan 2, 2011

Great location!

Location is excellent for walking around the Old Port and easy access to the Arts District and many great restaurants and ocean access. There is mandatory valet parking - yet no where on the website did it state that there was a per day charge.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
Nov 23, 2010

The sheets are changed every three

The sheets are changed every three days. However, when we got there the sheets didn't seem to have been changed as we found pubic hair on the bed sheet. We asked for it to be changed and went out for dinner. When we got back, reception apologized and assured us the sheets were changed. However, we checked it and again there was pubic hair on the supposedly new sheets. We complained to reception and front desk came up to change the sheets in front of us. The new sheet was good.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
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