Hilton Garden Inn Gastonia
444 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, Bessemer City, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
Hilton Garden Inn Gastonia is a 3-star, modern hotel off Interstate 85 at 444 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054 (listed as Bessemer City, United States). It sits among shops and eateries and holds a public rating of 4.3/5 from 794 reviews.
Rooms
Rooms are described as unfussy and include free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Each room also has a minifridge and microwave for simple in-room meals and snacks. Limited room service is offered.
Dining
On-site options include a relaxed restaurant/bar. A breakfast buffet is available for an additional charge.
Amenities & Recreation
The hotel offers an indoor pool and a fitness center. Complimentary parking is provided.
Location & Nearby Things to Do
Adventure Landing Gastonia is very close (about 254 m) and is also described as an easy walk from the hotel. Nearby attractions include The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium (about 2.7 km) and George Poston Park (about 3.1 km). For bigger day trips, guests can reach the U.S. National Whitewater Center (about 11.4 km), Daniel Stowe Conservancy (about 12.5 km), and Crowders Mountain State Park (about 18.0 km).
Best for
This hotel suits travelers who want quick interstate access and a convenient base near shops, eateries, and local attractions like Adventure Landing Gastonia and The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium. It’s also a fit for guests who value practical, in-room conveniences (microwave and minifridge) plus an indoor pool and on-site restaurant/bar.
Travel tips
Because the property is immediately off I‑85, travelers sensitive to highway noise may want to request a quieter room location. Adventure Landing Gastonia is near enough to be a simple walk, making it an easy, low-planning activity after arrival. For museum and planetarium visits, The Schiele Museum and the James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater are both roughly 2.7 km away for a short drive.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight the convenient location near dining and local attractions, and several note friendly staff. Cleanliness is mentioned positively by some reviewers, and the on-site restaurant is cited as a plus with good value. Negative themes include reports that some rooms feel dated and in need of renovation, and at least one reviewer noted significant interstate noise affecting sleep. Additional complaints in excerpts include maintenance/comfort issues, occasional cleanliness concerns (e.g., bugs), and billing/service frustrations such as breakfast being double-charged.
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