Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

4.5
1243 reviews

About

Hotel
The Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront hotel in Maine is perfectly situated in Portland's Historic Old Port District and offers fantastic views of Casco Bay and Portland's working waterfront. Everything is within walking distance and you will enjoy the convenience of boutique shopping, gourmet restaurants, and fabulous art galleries being near by. Steps from our front door you will find the Portland Trails jogging path, fishing and sailing tours, as well as great family attractions. Our Hilton Garden Inn hotel is also conveniently located near area attractions such as Hadlock Field, home of the Red Sox affiliate Portland Seadogs, Portland Museum of Art, Merrill Auditorium and Cumberland County Civic Center.

Location

Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
65 Commercial Street, Portland, ME
04101, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
1,243 reviews
5 stars
837
4 stars
286
3 stars
68
2 stars
20
1 star
32

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Location

The hotel is praised for its excellent location near the waterfront and Old Port, making it convenient for exploring nearby attractions.

Staff Service

Customers consistently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, with many specific mentions of individual employees who provided exceptional service.

Room Condition

While many guests found the rooms clean and comfortable, several noted that the rooms are dated and in need of renovation.

Parking Fees

Guests expressed dissatisfaction with the high valet parking fees, which are an additional cost on top of the room rate.

Amenities

Complimentary offerings such as bottled water and cookies were appreciated, but some guests found the breakfast options limited.
  • JC
    Jesse C
    5 days ago
    5.0
    Worst gym I can recall and I travel 90% of the time to many, many locations across the US and Canada. Very small. The rest of the hotel is nice. Inviting, warm and comfy. The breakfast was really good, one of the best I have had at a hotel. Great staff in the restaurant. Location is great, I love staying in hotels on the Bay in the off season.
  • SC
    Sarah Carroll
    Nov 16, 2025
    3.0
    Most staff, especially the valet folk, were friendly but we were not asked how our stay was upon check out. Staff started cleaning around 9am and were very loud. We also had zero hot water for showers this morning. Overall, stay was okay.
  • AA
    Adam
    Nov 11, 2025
    4.0
    There really isn't anything bad to say about this hotel. The only cons I can conjure up is that the elevators are extremely slow, and the handle to the shower was loose and sometimes hard to keep in place. And I do wish there was a light over the shower itself. Otherwise, the service, room, and location is amazing! The front desk staff were extremely kind and helpful. They let you take as many free water bottles as you'd like. They even have umbrellas to borrow if need be. The room was big and had a microwave and fridge. The hotel is located on the other side of the street from the water and is just steps away from the downtown life.
  • SS
    Shel
    Nov 9, 2025
    5.0
    Probably one of the nicest hotel experiences I’ve had in a long time. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful, the rooms and common areas are super clean and comfortable, and the location is perfect for walking to the main attractions. The water view rooms are so worth it if you can wake up in time to see the sun rise over the water! What set this hotel apart for me were the little touches, like warm cookies and hot cider in the evening with a guitarist playing soft music in the lobby.
  • HK
    Holli Kleemann
    Oct 26, 2025
    5.0
    We had a wonderful stay and absolutely loved the location of the hotel! Housekeeping was amazing, we stayed for three nights, and our room was cleaned daily with fresh towels provided each day, which you don’t see often anymore after Covid. Every staff member we encountered was so friendly and helpful, making our stay even more enjoyable. The hot cider in the evenings was such a thoughtful and cozy touch after walking around during the cool hours. Highly recommend this hotel!

Frequently Asked Questions About Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Does the hotel provide accessible features for guests with mobility needs?

Yes, the hotel offers accessible parking and accessible elevators for mobility accessibility.