Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

3.0 star property

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Aerial view
Lounge
Lobby
Indoor pool
37-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$108
$98 nightly
$108 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6

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65 Commercial St, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Merrill Auditorium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Water View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Water View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing, Water View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Water View)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Drinks & Snacks)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Water View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Water View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(88 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa bed, Water View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Portland

With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront, you'll be centrally located in Portland, steps from Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal and within a 10-minute walk of Merrill Auditorium. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Cross Insurance Arena and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Wadsworth-Longfellow House.

What's nearby

  • Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Merrill Auditorium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Portland Museum of Art - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • State Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Transportation Center - 9 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eventide Oyster Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Porthole - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gilbert's Chowder House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront offers 120 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 37-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
At Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Portland? This hotel has 720 square feet (67 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 10 to 16 for adults and USD 6 to 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • 720 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 16.00 for adults, and USD 6.00 to 6.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 733 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1014 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff so very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was really good and the blueberry pancake was my favorite.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for exploring Portland! Many restaurants in the area overlooking the beautiful harbor. Pool and hot tub were great! Great portions for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

The room was clean, the staff lovely and the location fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with great view and warm, clean pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, the breakfast was excellent and the staff friendly, will be visiting again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the warm cider and cookies at check-in!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. My wife had fallen and was injured and bloody. The staff was very helpful and understanding. Kudos to your staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming helpful staff, clean accommodations, close to shopping and restaurants. Very safe family friendly facilities, will definitely be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was very friendly.. we really liked our room and the amenities. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family enjoyed the pool and hot tub room and hotel was clean and we had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff. Very clean. Hot tub did not work. Parking is an added extra. Worth it but know that it's not included.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siu Mui

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the second time I stayed with this hotel. Room was cleaned, free coffee ,tea , hot apple cider in the evening and a bag of welcome gift . Highly recommended this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and very basic. The staff was excellent. The view was okay, but I probably shouldn’t have gotten the water view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was in perfect order
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025