Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront — Portland, Maine, United States

Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront is a comfortable 3-star chain hotel in Portland’s Old Port in Portland, Maine, United States.

Address: 65 Commercial St, Portland. Property ID: 1299245.

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Total price: $281 USD

2026-11-30 to 2026-12-03 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

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#2 of 6 hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront by Axel's take. Old Port & Downtown Waterfront is #1 of 4 places to stay in Portland, Maine. The best hotels in Old Port & Downtown Waterfront, ranked · Where to stay in Portland, Maine

Axel's take: 8.8/10

A strong Old Port base, with friendly service and a few extra costs. a comfortable 3-star chain hotel in Portland’s Old Port, scored for what it is.

This 3-star Hilton Garden Inn is a strong pick for exploring Portland without constantly reaching for the car. Its Old Port location puts restaurants, shops and the Casco Bay ferries within easy walking distance. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, clean rooms and comfortable beds. Book a water-view room if watching the working harbor matters to you; not every room faces the bay.

The trade-offs are mostly practical: hotel parking is paid valet only, breakfast costs extra, and Hilton confirms there is no airport shuttle. Some guests find the rooms a little tired, though recent feedback remains overwhelmingly positive about cleanliness and service. The indoor pool is small rather than a destination in itself. We’d choose it for a walkable city break, not luxury finishes or an all-inclusive-feeling stay.

• Best for: first-time Portland visitors; restaurant-focused weekends; Casco Bay ferry trips

• Watch out for: paid valet-only hotel parking; breakfast costs extra; some rooms show their age

• Location: Old Port setting across from the ferry terminal, with restaurants and shops nearby.

• Rooms: Comfortable beds and useful space; some dated finishes, with water views in selected categories.

• Cleanliness: Strong ratings across Booking.com and Expedia, reinforced by recent guest praise.

• Service: Friendly front-desk staff and helpful valets are recurring strengths.

• Amenities: Indoor pool, hot tub, gym, free Wi-Fi and Port 65 Kitchen & Bar.

• Fees and surprises: Valet parking, breakfast and pets cost extra; no self-parking or airport shuttle.

Axel's opinion of Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• Hilton Garden Inn
• 65 Commercial St, Portland
• Amenities: Spa tub, Indoor Pool, Playroom, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness facilities, Spa (extra charge), Electric car charging, Parking, Pets allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
• Check-in from: 16:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Portland, Maine

Room types

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Quadruple room with city view

With sofa bed Quadruple room with water view

• With sofa bed Quadruple room with water view — room photo 1
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Double room with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
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• Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3

Mobility/Hearing Accessible with Tub Quadruple room

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Mobility/Hearing Accessible with Tub Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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• Mobility/Hearing Accessible with Tub Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Mobility/Hearing Accessible with Tub Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Hearing Accessible Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Hearing Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Hearing Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Hearing Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Mobility/Hearing Accessible with Roll-In Shower Quadruple room

• Mobility/Hearing Accessible with Roll-In Shower Quadruple room — room photo 1
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Deluxe Quadruple room with water view

• Deluxe Quadruple room with water view — room photo 1
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Deluxe Double room with water view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave; With view
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• Deluxe Double room with water view (full double bed) — room photo 3

Deluxe with sofa bed Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
• Deluxe with sofa bed Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Deluxe with sofa bed Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2

Deluxe with sofa bed Double room with water view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave; With view
• Deluxe with sofa bed Double room with water view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Deluxe with sofa bed Double room with water view (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Deluxe with sofa bed Double room with water view (full double bed) — room photo 3

Premium with In-room drinks and snacks Quadruple room

Premium with In-room drinks and snacks Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Premium with In-room drinks and snacks Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Premium with In-room drinks and snacks Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2

Corner Double room with water view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave; With view
• Corner Double room with water view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Corner Double room with water view (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Corner Double room with water view (full double bed) — room photo 3

Mobility/Hearing Accessible with Tub Double Suite with water view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Mobility/Hearing Accessible with Tub Double Suite with water view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Mobility/Hearing Accessible with Tub Double Suite with water view (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Mobility/Hearing Accessible with Tub Double Suite with water view (full double bed) — room photo 3

1 Bedroom Deluxe with sofa bed Double Suite with water view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave; With view
• 1 Bedroom Deluxe with sofa bed Double Suite with water view (full double bed) — room photo 1
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