Name: Hilton Garden Inn Wilkes Barre
Address: 242 Highland Park Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US
Price range: $110–$236 per night
Rating: 8.5

What guests think

Travellers describe Hilton Garden Inn Wilkes Barre as clean, recently renovated, and conveniently located near I-81, Mohegan Sun Arena, and many dining options, with quiet, comfortable rooms and consistently friendly staff making stays easy for road trips and events.

Many also appreciate the pool and hot tub, fitness room, patio with fire pit, pet-friendly setup, and easy parking. However, ongoing renovations have sometimes closed the pool or gym and left construction noise or debris, and housekeeping is by request with some reports of inconsistent follow-up. Breakfast is paid rather than included and feedback ranges from excellent to overpriced or limited hours; some guests also report thin walls or barking dogs, occasional lukewarm or low-pressure showers, and sporadic check-in delays. Overall, expect a convenient, modern stop; verify renovation status and dining hours if they matter.

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Facilities

Guests frequently mention the pool and hot tub, fitness room, patio areas, and ample parking. Renovations have at times closed the pool or gym, and the bar/restaurant hours can be limited.

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Gregory

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really good room. VERY clean throughout the entire hotel. Pool and hot tub were exceptionally clean. Fitness room had a peloton and solid treadmill and elliptical. Weights up to 100lbs

6

DOUG

May 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is under construction currently so I was disappointed to see that the fitness center was closed and blanketed in debris from the construction. The breakfast buffet was not able to be added to my stay when I was booking probably due to the price. For cereal, fruit and a few light items the hotel wanted $15/person so we opted for a more substantial breakfast from the surrounding eateries. The pool was much smaller than it had looked in the photos but the hot tub was a welcomed surprise. Our room keys wouldn’t allow us into the pool so we had to ask hotel staff to let us in each time that we wanted to use it which was annoying. We likely won’t use this hotel the next time we visit the Mohegan Sun, there were a couple better options we discovered while visiting that we’ll use next time, we just expected more from a Hilton and this seemed more like the type of stay you would expect from a Motel 6

10

Karen

Feb 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I used the hot tub while I was there and the paint seems to be peeling because it was in the water.

10

Barbara

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great place to stay my daughters had a amazing time they also enjoyed the pool and everything else around.. 10/10

8

Phillip

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent fitness and pool facilities. Location is asphalt covered mall

6

Nasya

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is under construction right now and because of this the pool is closed, I would’ve booked elsewhere if I knew that before hand. Other than that the staff was great.

10

Johnmichael

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Love the option of having a pool, gym, and bar.

10

Jennifer

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very clean, many places to eat in walking distance. The pool and hot tub were very clean. Outdoor seating on patio was nice along with a fire pit, very relaxing. Only complaint was having a room next to a pet owner, especially a joining room, could hear barking when the dog was left alone. I knew pets were welcome but maybe have different floors for people with pets.

10

Carol

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great place. Recently remodeled, it is clean and very well appointed. Beautifully landscaped and very nice outdoor patio. Rooms are quiet. Coffee in lobby, only in am, but keurig in room.

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Hafeezah

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property is nice but the shower doesn’t get hot enough so I couldn’t enjoy a nice hot shower. Had to rush out of the shower as the water seemed to be getting colder. Hot Tub had brown dirt floating all around it so I couldn’t get in and the Hot Tub was one of the main reasons I booked here.

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Cleanliness

Reviews commonly praise very clean rooms and public areas, with many noting recent renovations. A smaller number report lapses such as dirty bathrooms or linens, musty or pet odors, or construction dust.

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Gregory

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really good room. VERY clean throughout the entire hotel. Pool and hot tub were exceptionally clean. Fitness room had a peloton and solid treadmill and elliptical. Weights up to 100lbs

10

Amber

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptionally clean!

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Damien

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was a spider on the bed & snots all over the pillow case

10

Jessica

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Checkin was easy and the desk agent was kind. Parking is convenient. The room has a musty smell (like the inside of a vacuum bag), the bathroom smells strongly of urine and there were pubic hairs around the toilet. The room is dated, which would not be a complaint if it were cleaner.

10

Jessilin

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent place for a stay. The amenities were very nice and plentiful. The staff was very friendly and everything was so clean! That’s a must for me.

10

kevin

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and quiet and the staff was nice. Great parking lot.

10

Marlow

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent cmean property, very quiet, and nice looking room.

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Carol

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great place. Recently remodeled, it is clean and very well appointed. Beautifully landscaped and very nice outdoor patio. Rooms are quiet. Coffee in lobby, only in am, but keurig in room.

6

Amy

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room we were in smelt bad, like moldy. There were no other rooms to move to.

6

Rita

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room 225 was not clean. There were coffee stains on the walls and the bedding was not nice looking - looked dingy and worn. The price of breakfast is too high so we did not eat there. Clean towels at least should be delivered daily if staying more than one night. Bathrooms need updating.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, modern/renovated, and comfortable, with many noting quiet stays. Some report thin walls or pet noise, loud A/C, and intermittent weak water pressure or slow-to-heat showers.

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Edgar

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The walls between the rooms are too thin. You can hear your neighbor snore/ cough. The rooms are being renovated and they looked amazing .

10

Jared

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, comfortable and quiet

8

Brooke

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient for seeing a show at the Mohegan center. Walking distance of the arena and dining options. My only complaint is the water pressure in the shower isn’t good.

6

maura

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The air conditioner would cycle from quiet to very loud and woke me up several times during the night

6

james

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great lobby area was very nice Room was nice but the water pressure in shower was very low maybe the worst I ever had and that’s saying something, I’m 61 and have traveled all over the country and Canada and Europe. But everything else was good.

10

Jill

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was spacious and clean. The hotel was very quiet. I would stay there again if i have to travel back to the area.

10

Kimberly

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and well laid-out room.

4

John

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The “neighbors” dogs were barking until 1:30 in the morning. They didn’t do anything other than scream at the dog. The property and staff were great I just wish the rooms were soundproof.

10

Cynthia

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very spacious and clean. The bed was comfortable and the decor was pleasant.

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Jennifer

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed at this property 4 times, during renovation as well. It was so nice to see the new rooms. They are beautiful!

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Service

Staff are often described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, and check-in is usually easy. Downsides include housekeeping only on request with uneven follow-up, occasional long waits or overbooking at check-in, and sporadic communication issues.

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Joan

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Front desk was amazing. The online site we booked with never made our hotel reservation and this caused lots of frantic moments. After the clerk at the front desk took charge she really was amazing in helping me get my reservation reinstated. I can't remember her name and I apologize for that but she was truly a godsend. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

8

Jonathan

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location to interstates, restaurants and shopping. The dog friendly hotel has exceptionally attractive outdoor and indoor spaces, is kept spotlessly clean, and the room furnishings are up to date and in excellent condition. It also has better lighting than most hotels, which we appreciated. We really didn't like that they charged for a middling breakfast that would have been free elsewhere, and that they were low on key cards so they would only spare one for my wife and me, which was massively inconvenient. The staff at the desk and at breakfast seemed preoccupied and indifferent to whether they could be helpful to us when we needed help: about finding a luggage cart, the elevator, Wi-Fi issues, etc. If you're generally self sufficient, this probably won't bother you much.

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Allison

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

My family stayed for 8 days (Saturday to Sunday) and we only received a room cleaning service once on Wednesday after I called down to the front desk and requested it. Upon check out I mentioned it and the woman at the front desk shrugged it off and just said “okay thanks”.

6

Susanne

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived at the hotel around 5:00pm and no room was available. We had to wait for some time until they finally were able to assign a room. One would think that by that time of day all rooms that have a reservation against it are ready at a 5:00pm check in.

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Carlyle

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible experience at the Hilton garden inn Wilkes barre. We arrived at 4pm for checkin to 30 people in the lobby waiting for their rooms to be ready for check in. We were told by the front desk the hotel overbooked rooms and allowed late checkouts the night before. The receptionist told us our rooms wouldn’t be ready till 8pm and offered no help or other options to help us. We were in town for a wedding, needed to shower and change. What an inconvenience. We cancelled the room, had to book another room across town and arrive late to the wedding reception. Needless to say. We’ll never be staying at the Hilton garden inn again. It’s a shame, cause we ski in that area multiple times over the winter and it seemed like a nice hotel with quality amenities.

4

Joseph

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check out staff refused to issue a zero bill for incidentials.

6

Antonette

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had to go out of the way to ask for new towels and things, stayed there for 3 days staff never checked in to ask if we needed anything or come in to clean like they say they do.

10

Daniel

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a clean and easy to access property. Staff was very helpful. Check in and out was a breeze.

10

Lynn

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The service at this hotel was outstanding. Every employee offered support with a smile, and went out of their way to make sure guests were happy. 10/10 Will stay at this property again.

10

Pamela

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is clean, nicely furnished, and the beds are comfortable. However, the staff is the best thing about this hotel. They are capable, thoughtful, cheerful, and kind. Maria, in the restaurant, went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a good meal.

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Location

Very convenient for I-81 and the Mohegan Sun Arena, with many restaurants and shopping within walking distance. Guests find it easy to access and safe for short stops.

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Lawrence C

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay. Incredibly quiet. Heard almost nothing from other guests and the place was full. Great location near several restaurants. Clean, new, comfortable. Pet deposit was high but they also put us on the first floor near an exit which was awesome.

10

Linda

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Many restaurants and a variety of stores were within walking distance.

8

Marleigh

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was very clean, easy parking and several shops right within walking distance

10

Maria t

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and convenient location. Clean and good breakfast .

10

Michael

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, near the Mohegan Sun Arena which made it perfect to walk to and very safe area

10

Brian

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice stay for a couple in their 60’s. Recommend prepay the breakfast. Great deal!

8

Jim

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot situated right off highway. Recently refurbished and very clean. Safe, comfortable, and convenient.

10

Wendi

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to interstate so easy to get back on and continue our travels. There were several restaurants that we could walk to and a Walmart in case you forgot a toothbrush.

10

Kent

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

location was close too everything in town

10

Diana

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were helpful and friendly. The room was clean and large. There were plenty of places to walk around and get something to eat (Sushi, Starbucks, etc. I would stay here again.

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Dining

Breakfast and on-site dining receive mixed feedback: many enjoyed tasty made-to-order breakfasts and a pleasant bar, but others found it costly, occasionally closed or limited, and sometimes inconsistent. Breakfast is typically not included.

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Jane

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Over all experience was ok. Disappointed in the food service. Everything we tried to order they were out of. We ended up with chicken sandwiches that were dry and tasted like they came out of the freezer and were just warmed up. Very expensive for what we got.

10

Colleen

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, lots of restaurant choices around the area, clean rooms, great breakfast buffet on-site. Would stay again!

8

Iona

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice but I guess I expected more from Hilton Garden Inn. The one thing that bothered me.. breakfast was $15.00 every hotel I have been to breakfast was continental and free. So we ate at Cracker Barrel.

10

Annette

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed a quick family overnight get away. The desk staff were very friendly and called our puppies by name each time we took them out. We used the pool and hot tub, which were clean, well maintained and fully stocked with towels. The beds are firm, but not hard. The room and common areas were clean. The breakfast situation was confusing as the waitress didn't explain that our voucher provided eirher 2 buffets, 2 orders from the menu or one of each. In the end, it got sorted. The food was quite good.

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Amy

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk workers were friendly. The beds were extremely creaky. The bar was only open for 4 hours on a Saturday night. Keeping the bar open to midnight when there is an event in town would be beneficial for the hotel.

10

Louise

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast and dinner availability both on-Site and nearby. Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Only negative: really cheap toilet paper.

10

Naliet

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay… and breakfast was great!

6

Barbara

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant? No Lounge ? No That’s why we paid $200 for convenience Front desk lady on sat 5 pm said no bar, its closed Then change your wensite

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Natalie

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was priced unreasonably high

10

Chelsea

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I thought everyone I talked to was not only really nice, but also knew exactly what they were doing and could answer any questions, which was just great alone - but also the accommodations were very clean and nice. Breakfast was also great :) from other places I had a sort of low expectations - it was genuinely very nice, comfortable, and with good food.

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Month	Average price
January	$131
February	$131
March	$136
April	$132
May	$140
June	$145
July	$129
August	$157
September	$157
October	$148
November	$141
December	$134

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $130	2 $185	3
4 $111	5 $123	6 $122	7 $121	8 $122	9 $176	10 $224
11 $148	12 $184	13 $200	14 $204	15 $166	16 $168	17 $168
18 $122	19 $131	20 $157	21 $140	22 $136	23 $216	24 $197
25 $120	26 $130	27 $131	28 $131	29 $110	30 $155	31 $152

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