$100 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 9, 2013 Check-out: Jun 10, 2013

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARTFORD CONVENTION CTR AREA

3 stars
185 BRAINARD ROAD, HARTFORD, CT 06114
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
18 reviews
Good location and always comfortable!

This hotel is very convenient for to get to, and is always comfortable. Fresh baked cookies upon... See full review

  • eschma
  • Dec 13, 2012
Overall very nice

The room was nice, most of the staff was really great except this one young lady who worked at the... See full review

  • Co Nay
  • Jan 12, 2012
Free shuttle to convention center with a Jacuzzi, pool and breakfast
A quiet, suburban hotel, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hartford Convention CTR Area sits just a few miles from downtown and the most popular reasons to visit Hartford, including the Connecticut Convention Center. A complimentary van shuttles guests to the buses and trains at Union Station, the convention center or other destinations. Choose from among hot and cold breakfast choices on the free buffet each morning. Swim in the heated outdoor pool, relax in the Jacuzzi indoors or sneak in a fitness center workout.

 

Highlights
  • Free wireless Internet access in guest rooms
  • Outdoor pool, indoor Jacuzzi and fitness center
  • Free deluxe continental breakfast buffet
  • Free shuttle to downtown locales and Union Station

 

Rooms
Relax outside the bustle of downtown in 129 rooms at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hartford Convention CTR Area. Each offers a classic room with modern conveniences of free Wi-Fi, a coffee maker and cable TV with pay-per-view movies and an in-room gaming system. Families check into a room with pull-out sleeper sofas or generously sized living areas. Business travelers like the junior and executive suites. Use the in-room video check-out to depart in a jiffy.
Features
Find the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hartford Convention CTR Area directly off interstates 91 and 84, less than three miles outside downtown Hartford. On site, make use of an ATM, 24-hour business center, guest laundry facility and same-day dry cleaning services (fees apply). A popular restaurant serves seafood next door. Minutes away, tour Hartford's historic homes including the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center and the Mark Twain House and Museum, admire contemporary and classic works of art at the Wadsworth Atheneum or spend a day in Bushnell Park.

 

Transportation
  • Bradley International Airport (16.4 mi/26.4 km)
  • Hartford Union Station buses and trains (3.4 mi/5.5 mi)
  • Complimentary downtown shuttle to Union Station and convention center

 

Attractions
  • Goodwin Park and Golf Course (2.3 mi/3.7 km)
  • Connecticut Convention Center (2.4 mi/3.9 km)
  • Connecticut Science Center (2.5 mi/4 km)
  • Wadsworth Atheneum Museum (2.7 mi/4.3 km)
  • Historic Wethersfield (2.9 mi/4.6 km)
  • Mark Twain House & Museum (4.8 mi/7.8 km)
  • Dinosaur State Park (8.1 mi/13.1 km)
  • Six Flags New England (24.2 mi/39 km)
  • Springfield, Mass. (27.6 mi/44.4 km)

Business
  • Free wireless Internet access in guest rooms
  • 24-hour business center with fax, printing and copy services (fees apply)
  • Two meeting rooms accommodate up to 50 guests

Amenities

  • FREE breakfast
  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
General
Pets allowed
Free local telephone calls
Ice machine
Activities
Outdoor pool
Children's activities
Golf
Tennis
Dining
FREE breakfast
Bar/Lounge
Coffee maker in room
Services
Business center
Maid service
Concierge desk
ATM/Cash machine
Airline desk
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
Tour desk
Car rental desk
Porters
FAX
Overhead projector
White board
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
Parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
DVD player
Phone with speaker
Desk with lamp
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Cribs available
In room movies
Sofa bed
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

41.7344 -72.6607
Nearby airports
Bradley International, (BDL), 13.00, MI;
Area description
Suburban, suburban

Dining

Chowder Pot
For over 33 years customers have enjoyed award winning seafood, slow roasted prime rib and USDA Choice steak .
Chowder Pot
Nice bar with entertainment on weekends

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (18)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARTFORD CONVENTION CTR AREA

Overall score

3.9 / 5
18 out of 18
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
3.7
Value:
4.1

89% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Corwyn
Syracuse, NY
May 9, 2009

Better Than Expected

Used the complimentary shuttle service to & from dinner & then back into town to see a show instead of trying to get lost somewhere we've never been before. Top notch people running the desk when we checked in, just wish they were there again when we checked out. They randomly put out cookies for the guests who were checking in or passing by at no cost. Continental Breakfast was better than some hotels we've been to. Breads, cereals, scrambled & omelets, cinnamon rolls & sausage. Tasty. Overall a genuinely good hotel experience.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

They have a list of places of interest for all food tastes. One right next to the hotel & some a couple miles away.

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARTFORD CONVENTION CTR AREA

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
New York, NY
Aug 1, 2009

Great value

amazing value... room was like a suite with fridge and microwave. Clean spacious, friendly :)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Great seafood resurant right next door

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARTFORD CONVENTION CTR AREA

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Shaftsbury, VT
May 7, 2010

Exceelent Experience

We were there to see the Ringling circus which was great as were the accommodations. Fine breakfast.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARTFORD CONVENTION CTR AREA

Reviewer score

5
Pam
Not Provided
Nov 8, 2010

Even though location was not central,

Even though location was not central, the shuttle service more than made up for that. It was like having my own chauffeur (driver). Luis was fantastic. He took me anywhere I wanted to go. I cannot fault any of the staff. I felt so much at home. What a fantastic place to stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
3
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARTFORD CONVENTION CTR AREA

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Manchester, NH
Mar 15, 2008

My review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARTFORD CONVENTION CTR AREA

Clean, comfortable, affordable, easy access to downtown and major roads. Not a great neighborhood but seems safe.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Easy access to downtown Hartford, including convention center.

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARTFORD CONVENTION CTR AREA

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Swansea, MA
Sep 17, 2009

Enjoyable Stay

This was a quick overnight business trip and I booked the room at the last minute on line. The hotel is located a short distance off the highway and there was easy access to and from the hotel. There was a great seafood restuarant located next door. The food was great and the wait staff was very freindly and polite.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

If you love seafood the USS Chowder Pot has the best!

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARTFORD CONVENTION CTR AREA

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Baltimore, MD
Oct 26, 2009

Hartford visit

Room, location, service, and breakfast were all quite satisfactory

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARTFORD CONVENTION CTR AREA

Reviewer score

4
Betteknits
Toms River, New Jersey
Oct 26, 2009

Great location

Shuttle service saved parking hassles at the Convention Center. Great seafood restaurant - USS Chowder Pot - next door within easy walking distance. Could have used more info on local things of interest for my husband to do while I attended Stitches. Overall a very good experience.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

USS Chowder Pot right across the parking lot had great seafood for reasonable prices.

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARTFORD CONVENTION CTR AREA

Reviewer score

4
Angelledk
Business
Washington, DC
Apr 27, 2010

Hartford CT

Excellent hotel. Location could have been better.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
3
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARTFORD CONVENTION CTR AREA

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Danbury, Ct
May 24, 2010

good accomodations for the price

Good location to the Hartford Convention Center with an accomodating shuttle to the convention. Good price for the area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

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