Hilton Garden Inn Gettysburg

Housed in a four-floor building with slanted roofs and a small outdoor gazebo, this Hilton Garden Inn features bright interiors with colorful -- almost too colorful -- decor. The spacious, open concept lobby has a massive vaulted ceiling from which sheer blue and white curtains are suspended, while floors are covered in a busy patterned carpet that matches the window drapes. Several cozy seating areas are dotted throughout this ground-floor space, with striped sofas and chairs clustered around coffee tables and in front of a dual-sided gas fireplace. The lobby is also home to the hotel's restaurant, which features a wall of windows and plenty of tables with cushioned chairs and booths. Overall, though the look and style of this Hilton Garden Inn are standard chain hotel fare and a bit dated, the interiors are bright and inviting. It's a solid choice for leisure tourists and business travelers who don't mind being a short drive from downtown Gettysburg.

Situated immediately off Lincoln Highway, the hotel is about a five-minute drive from historic Gettysburg. The surrounding area is home to a couple of other hotels and fast food eateries, as well as a supermarket, pharmacy, and a Walmart that are within a five-minute walk. Most area attractions are about a five- to 10-minute drive from here, including the Gettysburg National Military Park, the Gettysburg Museum of History, Gettysburg National Cemetery, and Gettysburg Cyclorama. Liberty Mountain Resort and several other ski areas are less than 30 minutes away. Gettysburg Regional Airport can be reached in about 10 minutes, while Harrisburg International Airport is about a 45-minute drive. Baltimore and Washington, D.C., are both around 90 minutes away by car.

Rooms here are homey, with mostly pleasant -- if bland and slightly dated -- decor that includes salmon-colored curtains with patterned detailing, burgundy-and-tan patterned carpets, simple wooden furniture, and upholstered armchairs. Wooden headboards, work desks, and dressers contrast cream-colored walls and crisp white bed linens, while several hooded lamps provide a warm glow. All rooms offer modern flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi access, mini-fridges, microwaves, and Keurig coffeemakers, plus some have sofa beds and coffee tables. Bathrooms are spacious, each featuring a speckled granite vanity, large framed mirror, and shower/tub combo.

This Hilton Garden Inn offers an indoor pool and hot tub illuminated by large windows, while the adjacent fitness room offers just a handful of cardio machines and one simple weight machine. The Garden Grille restaurant, located in the lobby, serves a buffet breakfast with made-to-order omelets that's only included in some room packages, as well as a la carte items for lunch and dinner. Room service is available during dinner hours. Free coffee, snacks, and other drinks are available in the lobby every afternoon, plus there's an on-site convenience store that sells snacks, drinks, and travel necessities. Business travelers are catered to with a large banquet area as well as a business center, plus Wi-Fi is free throughout. Parking is free as well.