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Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

3.0 star property

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Aerial view
Lounge
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled flooring, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large chandeliers, and a mix of seating areas including sofas and armchairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of a body of water.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $335
$303 nightly
$335 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Explore the area

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65 Commercial St, Portland, ME, 04101
  • Place, Merrill Auditorium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Arena
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, State Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

1 King Bed City View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds City View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

2 Queen Beds City View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Water View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of a body of water.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Water View

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

A large bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden headboard.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a marina and waterfront. There is a sofa, a desk with a chair, and a small table.

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

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are two framed pictures on the wall, a window with curtains, and a TV on a stand.

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

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a marina and waterfront. There is a sofa, a desk with a chair, and a small table.

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

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Water View)

A large bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden headboard.

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Water View)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

A large bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden headboard.

Room, 1 King Bed (Drinks & Snacks)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Drinks & Snacks)

A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a striped carpet.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Drinks & Snacks)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A large bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden headboard.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are two framed pictures on the wall, a window with curtains, and a TV on a stand.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Water View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a TV, and a view of a body of water and buildings.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Water View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a body of water.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Water View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a striped carpet.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa bed, Water View

A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a striped carpet.

Room, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa bed, Water View

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

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  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,619 reviews
$229 nightly
The price is $253
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
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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

  • Merrill Auditorium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cross Insurance Arena - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Portland Museum of Art - 16 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪Eventide Oyster Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Standard Baking Co. - ‬1 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 758 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1010 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fantastic stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was easy and breakfast and dinner was good!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

It’s always a pleasure to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, delicious breakfast, prime location… I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was excellent, from staff to accommodations to location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was especially helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monica M Alvarenga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms with a lot of space all personal very helpful and kind very welcoming environment. Super close of the stores and restaurants by walking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay here on a business/pleasure trip - 2 nights - along my America's Blue Highway Tour. VERY helpful, happy and eager staff. Room had an awesome view, was clean and comfortable. Proximity to walking the town super convenient. Enjoy your stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, clean, great location, and breakfast was worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jaleah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very nice and the staff is really friendly and pleasant! Breakfast is an extra cost so book with your reservation. They have valet parking which is $40 a day
Hot tub/pool
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quiet and comfortable. Check-in and check-out were seamless.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Raul A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel. Friendly staff. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was great, room was spotless, staff was incredible and the breakfast pancakes kicked butt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great, thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was a highlight. Valet parking staff awesome.great restaraunts within walking distance. Right across the street from the water. The hotel rooms are a little dated but the staff here more than makes up for it. Would stay again definitely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yamari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

So good we extended our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026