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Hilltop Express Inn

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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580 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT, 06340
  • Place, Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Griswold State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Groton

Hilltop Express Inn is located within a few miles (5 km) of Shennecossett Golf Course and Bluff Point State Park. This 47-room motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fort Griswold State Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 9 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Mystic Seaport - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 8 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Hilltop Express Inn

Hilltop Express Inn features free WiFi in public areas and a TV in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch TVs with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities. Weekly housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Service fee: USD 0.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Groton
Howard Johnson Inn Groton
Hilltop Express Inn Groton
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Hilltop Express
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hilltop Express Inn?

Hilltop Express Inn provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near Hilltop Express Inn?

This motel is located in Groton, close to Ocean Beach Park, Mystic Seaport, and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. You'll also find Naval Submarine Base New London and Bluff Point State Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hilltop Express Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Hilltop Express Inn have a casino on the premises?

No, Hilltop Express Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hilltop Express Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Hilltop Express Inn have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hilltop Express Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Hilltop Express Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Hilltop Express Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hilltop Express Inn.

Does Hilltop Express Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Where is the closest airport to Hilltop Express Inn?

The closest major airport to Hilltop Express Inn is New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London), which is within a mile. Another top airport is Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field), which is located 13.7 mi away (156-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hilltop Express Inn?

No, at Hilltop Express Inn, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Hilltop Express Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 423 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, it's a very good option
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, updated, and clean. Having a fridge with a freezer and a microwave was great. The bed was clean and comfortable. The room had great lighting controlable from multiple switches. Plenty of outlets and reliable wifi. Heater/ac unit was clean and worked well.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. HUGE refrigerator. I was expecting a mini. TV not working first day but management fixed it right away. The area is very quiet. Pizzeria and burger spot directly next door. Traveled alone for some quiet/me time. Would come back again. JR
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This is a recently rehabbed motel. The quality of the rehab is OK, the mattress and sheets good with a large frig and microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrios

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room as advertised and as per pictures, clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siera

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, convenient and well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Older establishment but decent value for the cost. Was disappointed to see a dirty sink upon arrival but the rest of the room was sufficiently clean. Bed was fairly comfortable. Walls are thin and we could hear the neighbors tv. All in all it was decent for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean efficient property however very noisy above room. Thin floor. Heard every step.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hasan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was quite clean and close to the highway. Everything seemed dated to 10-15 years old but it was clean and well maintained. I’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren, Trenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
better than the $700 hotels in Canada
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Angelica

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The mattresses had a plastic cover over them so would be incredibly loud whenever you moved and due to the plastic you would overheat. The hotel has incredibly loud people and we barely got any sleep. It felt as if someone was moving upstairs, constantly scraping furniture on the ground. Constant people walking by our door speaking loudly. I was going to ask for a new room that wasn’t directly under them but no front staff coverage. The walls are super thin. Would not recommend at all if you want to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bonnie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn't recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kaitlyn

Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible experience. I gave the hotel a heads up that I was traveling with a service dog at booking weeks prior, which they didn’t mention at check in and I was pleasantly surprised, thinking they were simply not going to give me a hard time. Quite the opposite. The front desk saw him later on and promptly came to my room and repeatedly called, trying to force me to check out. I had to contact Expedia for support. They were demanding documentation (“service dog ID”) which any legitimate handler knows is not required and illegal to request, but people passing their pets off as service dogs sure love to use these fake documents to bring their pets everywhere. This is a perfect example of how that behavior impacts actual service dog handlers. The hotel was directed to the Americans with Disabilities Act for education but refused
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keicha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, very clean, large windows, half-kitchenette with large fridge, reliable WiFi, morning coffee, relatively quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I loved being out near the conservation area the beaches and golf! Kind of off the beaten path but right up my alley!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Definitely a good low cost option. Very clean. Impressed with the full sized refrigerator. Did have plastic on the mattress’s which really was no big deal. Good location with plenty of dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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