Hilltop Express Inn

Motel in Groton with free parking

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, towels

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking included

Explore the area

580 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT, 06340

Place, New London Ferry Dock
‪7 min drive‬
Place, Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
‪10 min drive‬
Place, Mystic Seaport
‪11 min drive‬
Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

325 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

10 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Groton

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, Hilltop Express Inn is within 3 miles (5 km) of Shennecossett Golf Course. This 47-room motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

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What's nearby

New London Ferry Dock - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 10 min drive - 7.8 miles
Mystic Downtown Marina - 10 min drive - 7.5 miles
Mystic Seaport - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
Ocean Beach Park - 14 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hilltop Express Inn

Motel in Groton with free parking

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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Parking included
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$72 nightly

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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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 New London Ferry Dock, Ocean Beach Park, and Mystic Seaport. 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.

Are there hot tubs at Hilltop Express Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Hilltop Express Inn?

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hilltop Express Inn?

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

Hilltop Express Inn Reviews

6.4

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Paul

Jun 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

it was okay

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Jun 23, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Madeleine

Jun 16, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Jun 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Reasonable rates. Clean. Only issue was the plastic covers on the mattress made it hot and noisy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alisha

Traveled with family

May 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good room for the price and for a quick overnight stay. I stayed here with my family and all was fine.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Josh

May 26, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

May 25, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

julianna

May 25, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

May 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

May 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My stay was nice, clean rooms, clean bathroom. The gentleman at the desk was very accommodating and kind.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Devika

May 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very simple and minimalistic! Clean! One of our three rooms smelt like cigarettes but customer services was very accommodating and problem solved quickly without complaint.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family

May 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very comfortable

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Traveled with partner

May 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Did not like the plastic covers in the bed. Felt like I was in a hospital bed.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Manoj

Traveled with family and small children

Apr 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice clean property in this price range. Very convenient if you are around Mystic. Host were very exceptional.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Job

Apr 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceeded expectations for the price

Great deal for a Saturday night. GF and I went to a show at Foxwoods and stayed here. The room was very clean and the window view was very pleasant while laying in bed. Microwave and fridge were awesome. My only complaint is that the bed was not that comfortable but we would stay here again given the affordable price.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

edrick

Apr 1, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen

Mar 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Feb 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Feb 23, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sammy

Traveled with family

Feb 21, 2025

Excellent Stay

Good experience. Actually better than I expected. Clean, comfortable, and neat. The fridge was a slim 5 foot one with a freezer and a decent size microwave. Those 2 things are a bonus and both in immaculate condition. The sheets were clean and the bed was made up nice. Bathroom was also clean. I would definitely recommend. The only thing I didn’t like about the room was that the ‘bathroom sink’ is placed outside of the bathroom close to the microwave and counter which was weird to me.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family

Feb 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We talked to the front desk about our heating unit being a little noisy and they REPLACED THE ENTIRE THING in 20 mins. Wonderful service and very nice. The place was very clean with updates, especially for the price

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Feb 9, 2025

Very nice management

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Traveled with family

Feb 8, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

From 1 am until 3:45 am it sounded like the people upstairs were running a marathon in Work boots. I called the front desk at least three times, and they did nothing. On the third time they offered to let me check out and get my money back. It was 3:46 AM in the morning. Where was I going at 3:46 AM in the morning? Their solution was to ask me to leave, not the people upstairs that we’re making all the noise. So I started screaming at the top of my lungs for them to shut the —— up, and finally got quite enough for me to fall asleep. They woke me up at 7:30 with their loud marathon. We will never come back to this place again. Their service is terrible.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Jan 19, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I only stayed for one night, but was pleasantly surprised at the spacious room, (I stayed in the king room) and for an affordable option, o sleep well and has everything you would need, including a full size fridge. It had a nice tv also. The reviews didn’t steer me wrong.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with family

Jan 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The front desk staff was very nice, they let me know after 11pm there was no staff on duty and that the keys would unlock the front door after 11pm. The room was clean, modern, and comfortable. It had a FULL size fridge, microwave, and modern Quartz sink counters. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a clean, safe place to stay. The price was very reasonable under $90 WITH taxes included. Affordable and Clean will have our family coming back next time.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025