The Capitol Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Xfinity Theatre

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Food and drink
Food and drink
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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440 Asylum St, Hartford, CT, 06103
  • Place, Bushnell Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, XL Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Connecticut Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Hartford

Located in Downtown Hartford, The Capitol Hotel is adjacent to Bushnell Park and within a 5-minute walk of XL Center. This 96-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like a 24-hour gym and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Bushnell Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • XL Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Connecticut Convention Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Xfinity Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hartford Union Station - 2 min walk
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blackeyed Sally's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pigs Eye Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Agave Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Club NV - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Laetus Restaurant & Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Capitol Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, near Xfinity Theatre
Renovated in 2016, The Capitol Hotel offers a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. Self parking is available for USD 15.00 per day. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, express check-out, and free newspapers.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and free local calls are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1960
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - 2016
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (80 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: USD 15.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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 credit card for incidental charges and 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near The Capitol Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Hartford, just steps from Bushnell Park and XL Center, and within a short walk of Connecticut State Capital. You'll also find Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Connecticut Science Center less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Capitol Hotel?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Capitol Hotel on Oct 7, 2025 start from $102.6, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at The Capitol Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 15.00 per day with in/out privileges.

Does The Capitol Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, The Capitol Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Capitol Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Capitol Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as a 24-hour fitness facility and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at The Capitol Hotel?

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

Does The Capitol Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Capitol Hotel serves free full breakfasts each morning from its snack bar.

Does The Capitol Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Capitol Hotel for a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at The Capitol Hotel?

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

Where is the closest airport to The Capitol Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Capitol Hotel is Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL), which is 16.7 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal), which is around 27.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Capitol Hotel?

No, at The Capitol Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.