Hilton Garden Inn Plymouth

The handsome, two-story lobby of this quiet hotel is spacious and airy, with a skylight illuminating thriving tropical plants. Shimmering, two-story curtains in blue and silver complement the light-beige tile floors. A cluster of chandeliers in various oval shapes hang from the second story above the main entrance. There are many cozy nooks, including a sunny corner space with bright-orange chairs arranged around a striking, egg-shaped coffee table shining with silver paint. More bright-orange and teal chairs are in other areas of the lobby and breakfast room, including next to the double-sided fireplace that has an inviting terra-cotta hearth. As a whole, it's a fresh look that livens up this Hilton Garden outpost above the usual chain hotel. 

This Hilton Garden Inn is located in a commercial area that includes a Home Depot, hair salon, and a few restaurants within a couple minutes’ walk. It’s a quiet area that’s about a two-minute drive to Pilgrims Highway leading to Cape Cod, which is about 35 minutes away (Provincetown at the far tip is a 90-minute drive). It’s a five- to 10-minute drive to Plymouth Harbor and the attractions in the Plymouth Cultural District, including the Mayflower II replica ship. Plymouth Plantation is an eight-minute drive. Approximate drive times to Boston Logan International Airport and T.F. Green International Airport in Rhode Island are 45 and 90 minutes, respectively. 

There’s nothing extraordinary about these 130 Hilton rooms, but they're spacious and pleasantly decorated in the usual chain-hotel look. Quality wood furniture in a rich, reddish-brown finish is the most notable aspect. Matching furniture includes curved headboards and desks, plus dressers and bureaus with black granite tops. Walls, drapes, patterned carpeting, and armchairs/ottomans sport brown and tan shades that complement the furniture. Desks have ergonomic office chairs. The large bathrooms have a brown-based, earth-toned motif, which include roomy tan-granite vanities with beige tile framing the shower/tub combos. Neutrogena toiletries are provided. The rooms shine a bit in their amenities, which include Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, mini-fridges, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Sitting amid a mostly commercial area means ho-hum views, but the rooms are quiet and the beds are comfortable. 

This hotel has a nice amenities package, including its Great American Grille that offers a daily hot breakfast buffet (not included in room rates) with cooked-to-order omelets. Coffee, tea, ice water, and cookies are free all day in the lobby, where the 24/7 Pavilion Pantry sells sundries, drinks (including beer and wine), and frozen entrees, and evening room service is provided by a local restaurant. The fitness center is a narrow space stocked with cardio and weight-training equipment and free weights, which can feel a bit cramped.  There's also a heated indoor pool complete with an adjacent whirlpool and a few tables and chairs surrounding it. The hotel has 1,300 square feet of meeting space that can host groups of up to 100 people, as well as a 24/7 business center with two PCs and a printer. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Guest laundry facilities are on site, and valet dry cleaning and laundry services are available. Parking is free, and guests can also park their valuables in the safe deposit box at the front desk.