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DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown

2.9 (164 reviews)
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Peter D.

This is a very solid hotel. It checks all the boxes that I need it to check: 1. Good shower. 2. Comfortable bed. 3. Clean. I'm really not very picky. It also checks a couple of boxes that I consider a nice bonus: 1. Friendly people working there. 2. Gym. 3. Sauna. 4. Pool. The pool is surprisingly nice, but the gym does leave a lot to be desired. The latter has a few treadmills, a Peloton bike, an elliptical machine, some dumbbells, and room/straps/mats/foam rollers to stretch out. I'd love a little more equipment, but I'm happy it's there. The sauna is an excellent bonus, but be aware that it's entirely likely that no one will be using it (or the pool or the gym - I didn't see a single soul in any of them), so it's going to take around 20-30 minutes to heat up. Turn it on before your workout. All in all, a good spot to stay right in Downtown Hartford (an easy walk from the train station), and I'm sure I'll be back next time I'm in town.

Outside of the Doubletree
Lisa S.

Smooth efficient check-in for me as I checked in at 12:30am The room was spacious and had a great comfortable bed.

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Daryl D.

Conveniently attached to the XL Center. I stayed here for a night and my stay was decent. I arrived to Hartford about 8:30am and my room wasn't ready yet. I left my belongings with them without issue. After having breakfast and exploring a little I was ready to take a nap. I choose the room I wanted to stay in via the Hilton app, but it wasn't ready yet so I asked the front for a room and I was assigned a different room without issue. The room itself was decently sized. There was an iron, hair dryer, comfortable bed and overall the room was clean. Hilton is merging to become a DoubleTree property sometime this year so I believe they aren't using their upper floors. I was in an Uber and saw that the upper floors of the hotel were vacant. Get ready for the chocolate chip cookies!!! My purpose for my Hartford visit was going to the convention center. There is a free Dash shuttle that is operational during the week that can take you there. There is also paid parking. Union Station isn't too far of a walk. It is also walking distance to some food places.

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Shelly S.

If you're looking for somewhere clean and nice to stay, this will do it for you. Personally, I wouldn't stay here for longer than one, maybe two nights, but it has all the amenities that you would need. The rooms are clean. The bed is comfortable and you have, a fridge microwave and refreshment area including two bottles of water. If you need a snack or drink, there's a 24 hour market downstairs or you can always go into the dining area/bar and pick up a drink or pastry item and or other fresh food. A couple of things that did turn me off about the hotel itself, is the bathrooms. You can't use the toilet without having the door in your leg or you can't take a shower without closing the door because you can't get in and out of the shower also in order to turn on the shower, you have to be in the shower and you know that cold blast of waters just hurtful in the morning lol. Small tip, if you want to turn on the hot water, you have to turn it one and a half revolutions all the way around to the left. The showers are also on the smaller side, I hit my elbows four times trying to wash my hair and I'm not a big person. Other than that, it's a nice hotel. Also note, there are not many restaurants nearby. So food options are limited.

Gabe T.

Conveniently located in downtown Hartford, however the building was much older, could use a renovation. The staff were friendly and attentive. Parking is connected via garage, which helps considering it's location. There are some great food choices within walking distance and it's also near the Mark Twain Museum, highly recommend!

2 double bed room
Emily C.

The Hilton has a great location and is convenient to several convention centers and large meeting spaces in Hartford. I have stayed here a few times and each time, my experience has been just fine. The front desk staff is very nice and welcoming. I am not sure if it is just a coincidence, but each time I have stayed here, I have had problems with my room keys (it often takes several swipes for the elevator, room, gym, etc. to read they key). My last visit, I was disappointed in the cleanliness of the room -- while nothing too extreme, the bedroom curtains had large stains, and there was a hair in the sink. I have not eaten at the on-site restaurant, but they are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The fitness center has a few pieces of cardio equipment and some free weights, and looks over the indoor pool. If you are looking for a conveniently located hotel, the Hilton Hartford is a solid choice, but if you are looking for a nicer hotel for a special occasion, I would suggest the Marriott.

Ah yes! This is the life! Kickin' my feet up! With sunsets and silk PJ's in the background!
Demi A.

I have been here this week for sales meetings. The check in process was by far the easiest that I have had in a really long time. I love the staff everyone is friendly. You have the option of either a free breakfast every morning or Hilton rewards points. The rooms are not state of the art but still really comfy. The maid however does need to pay a little more attention to the slow drainage in the bathroom sink. As a person traveling for work I love how they have a microwave and coffee maker in each room which came in handy. There is only one restaurant that stays open until 10:00 PM and one Bar... Note: They set every clock alarm to 6:00 AM...needless to say trying to figure out how to turn it off with one eye open was beyond annoying. I kept hitting the snooze button on accident which kept going off every 8.5 min. Grrr!!! Make sure you set the alarm to the time that you need when you arrive.

Takeout from M&M Grill- Sticky Toffee Pudding with Gelato and Pasta Your way with giant shrimp and veggies.
Christina M.

I have stayed here close to a dozen times and love the staff here!! Cherene is a gem and always remembers me by name and has me checked in practically as soon as I walk through the door. She is one if the highlights of this hotel! Most recently I was stuck here for the week during a major storm, and the staff did an excellent job keeping up with the needs of its guests, in spite of being at full capacity. This hotel has a boutique feeling to it where frequent guests are recognized and treated well, with the advantages of having the Hilton comfort and satisfaction guarantee. Rooms are always clean, the lobby is spacious and nice, and surpisingly the food at the M&M Grill is very good (which isn't always the case for a hotel restaurant) and comparably priced to other restaurants in the area. All of the employees are gracious and polite, and I always enjoy the breakfast and lite dinner and desserts in the Executive Lounge- Yola, Diane, and Moe greet everyone with a smile and do a fabulous job of keeping everyone fed and happy! The gym as someone else mentioned is nicely-sized and the indoor pool is a bonus! This is the only place I stay when I come to Hartford. They truly live up to the Hilton Promise!

Curtain

Well, it's not a motel 6 but at least you get what you're expecting there. My room smelled as though someone extinguished a cigarette moments before we entered the room. The curtains are stained and gross (see photos), standing water on the bathroom floor (no one's even taken a shower yet), weird patches on the ceiling and the alarm was still set from the previous guest so 5:59 AM wake-up today. No free coffee except the laughable Cuisinart in the room with no stirs! This is an expensive room for very low quality.

Royce L.

Decent hotel I guess in downtown Hartford. Tall building as there were I think 22 floors. Decent sized lobby with a parking garage right across the street that is accessible via an elevator within the hotel. Nice desk staff as I was greeted and told which way to head as soon as I got in the lobby. The rooms were nice. Refrigerator as well as a desk. I didn't use it but they also had a gym and pool. They also had a restaurant in the lobby. Room service was available too but I'm not sure if it came from the restaurant.

Jana C.

Was here last night, appreciating the proximity to walking destinations downtown: Hartford Stage, XL Center, Bushnell Park & the Capitol, n right off the freeway. Too bad our room had a view of an ugly eyesore of a parking lot. 20 mins from Bradley International. Serves decent breakfast buffet ( muffins n croissants are killer, but the powdered eggs were simply inedible) at M&M---its bistro---and the gym n pool are clean n good. Surprisingly impressed. Lounge in lobby relaxing and inviting. Woohoo for LG flat screens. Peter Thomas Roth bath products. Coffee Bean tea & coffee Bathroom had brown in some grout, unfortunately. That fact always grosses me out and causes me to cringe.

Tight parking spacing (not valet)

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A three star hotel in every sense. Nothing too awful. But nothing special anywhere. Seems quite unchanged from years ago.

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Review Highlights - DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown

“Cherene was very helpful and cheerful at both check in and then again at check out the next morning.”

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The Goodwin Hotel - Library

The Goodwin Hotel

(84 reviews)

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Downtown

My wife and I stayed here on a Saturday night while we visited a family member who was working at a…read morelocal theatre. The hotel was located one block away from the theatre and was very convenient. We showed up about two hours early and not able to check in early but they did hold our luggage for us. The hotel is beautiful, charming, clean, and full of historic value. Everything in our room worked to perfection. For an old hotel, our room was very spacious and very quiet. We took advantage of their valet parking for a nominal charge. Attached to the hotel is Bar Max which appeared to be a beautiful spot to have a drink. The hotel is within walking distance to shops, downtown, and restaurants. The price of the hotel was shockingly reasonable compared to some of the other hotels we have stayed in across America. The valet staff was the most friendly of everyone. The front desk staff was not warm and inviting and did not mention anything about the complimentary coffee or tea which was 10 feet from them. However, if we did return to Hartford, we would most likely stay here.

The Goodwin knew it had three weddings and an Olivia Rodrigo concert on the same day, with heavy…read morerain from a nor'easter on top of it. How was an expensive hotel this unprepared for guests arriving? Valet parking was unavailable when we pulled up in the rain. Instead of explaining our options, the valet yelled, "I've been here since 6 a.m." People were left walking through the rain with their luggage because parking was overwhelmed. Inside, the check-in line was roughly 30 people deep. Guests were angry, the front desk employee was visibly flustered, and there was no visible management taking charge. I ended up organizing the check-in line myself. I was also trying to calm people down because the young woman working the desk clearly needed help. At one point, when a man came up to retrieve a bag he'd checked, I warned him that he should find someone else to help him if he didn't want a mutiny from the people waiting. That is how badly the lobby was being managed. We were told the shift changes at 3 p.m. What was management's plan for the guests arriving between 2 and 3? No one apologized or offered a useful solution. If management reads this, please check the cameras from 2 to 3 p.m. today. Look at the line and the lobby, then tell me whether you find that acceptable at a hotel charging these prices. Checking into a hotel should feel like being welcomed and taken care of. Instead, this felt like standing in an airport after a canceled flight, trying to find someone who could help. People were walking through the rain to get to weddings. How would the couples feel seeing what their guests encountered after being told to stay here? Hospitality is a profession. People study and train for it at places like Johnson & Wales because doing it well takes skill and care. Where was that training here, and where was the management support for the staff? Guests should not have to organize a hotel's check-in line while an overwhelmed employee is left to face the crowd alone. The Goodwin's response today was pathetic.

Hartford Marriott Downtown

Hartford Marriott Downtown

(132 reviews)

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Downtown

I'll start by saying, I got a great night's sleep! We booked two rooms: one corner room with a…read morelittle extra space and a standard room that was only slightly smaller. Both were comfortable, and the views were beautiful! We had both a lake view and a city view, with two windows in the corner room. The bathroom was standard, but the shower was fantastic. Everything was clean, and the overall space felt fresh and well-kept. Giovanni at the front desk was very helpful and polite, which made check-in smooth and pleasant. I was in town for graduation, so the hotel was a bit busy, but it never felt overwhelming. Our event was held in the banquet hall on the third floor, which was a convenient setup. The Starbucks in the lobby was also a great touch. Quick, and efficient service with good coffee for breakfast on the go. If you're in Hartford and want to be close to the convention center, this Marriott is a perfect spot. Comfortable stay, great service, and an excellent location.

Lovely one night stay in Hartford for a volley ball tournament…read more This venue was literally crushed by hundreds of teenage girls and their families and they passed the stress test with flying colors. Friendly front desk, prompt housekeeping, clean rooms and reasonable food options. The big negative is the parking. It was a huge fiasco to find parking in the adjacent garage. I made it happen but after a pretty lengthy search for a spot up on the 8th level. But I will say the overnight cost of $19 is reasonable for self park but will definitely pay the additional cost for valet if there's a next time. Nice centrally located hotel near lots of great restaurants and connected to the convention center.

Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/Farmington - Breakfast Area

Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/Farmington

(46 reviews)

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Our family stayed here for 1-night to break our long drive from Virginia to Maine. The hotel has…read morelots of pluses. First, it's relatively quiet and a short drive from I-84. Second, the interior breakfast room gets a lot of natural sunlight. Third, it has an interior swimming pool (which is quite popular with young kids). The only blemish is the doors are difficult to open (at least for Room 214). Before using the keycard, it's necessary to pull the door extra hard and then activate the keycard.

My family and I stayed here this past weekend. We had a late check in. Loved being able to check in…read moreonline. Then arrived at the hotel everything went smoothly. First off this was the first time I had a room on the first floor which I loved. Mainly bc I didn't have to use an elevator. Parking was free. The room was a decent size, so glad to see a microwave in the room. That's becoming rare in hotel rooms. Room smelled and looked clean. Water temp and pressure was fine . Beds were comfy. But the star of the show was the breakfast. My husband loved how every morning there was a different type of meat. Smoked sausage, pork sausage or bacon . Omelettes, scrambled eggs. An array of items to choose from pancakes and waffles, bagels , fruit, yogurt. Great way to start our day. Then we walked around the hotel to burn off the calories from breakfast and enjoyed the landscape. All the staff we encountered were very friendly. This was our first visit to Connecticut and staying here made it more pleasant.

Winvian Farm - Halibut

Winvian Farm

(95 reviews)

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OMG. Wow. All I can say is this was fabulous from start to finish. Ok yes you will pay for it - but…read morewow! The service was 5 star from the moment we arrived Joe was not only the valet he also answer our first few questions and really represented the farm. The location was beautiful with lush green spaces and large vegetable gardens, unique cottages (for overnight stays) we started by taking a quick walk around - glad we showed up 45 minutes fly for our reservation. We then sat in the tavern and had two well made drinks, my wife loves a good French Martini and they made an excellent one. They the called us to the upstairs dinning room and sat us by the window overlooking the path down through the open space towards the Spa. The sun was setting at the tree tops. We decided to try the 4 course dinner instead of the 3 because all the dishes sounded so good we didn't want to skip any. Anthony took care of us but there were also others making sure we had everything we needed. I added pictures for each. The bread was fresh and tasty, shrimp cocktail and a whole radish with a nice dip, the salad was great with watermelon and plums, the game bird (can't remember the name) was perfectly cooked with fresh figs, the pasta starters were fantastic one with red sauce and sausage the other with a pesto sauce with pine nuts -yum. The main was a filet mignon perfectly cooked medium rare with creamy mashed potatoes and a delicious sauce. Finally the desserts were great, 1 chocolate mousse and one cheese plate. We splurged for our 31st wedding anniversary. It's that kind of place. What a special night.

We dined at Winvian Farm last night, and it was fabulous. Cocktails on the patio as the sun went…read moredown, followed by a delicious four-course dinner upstairs, were the perfect finale to an incredible summer in Litchfield County. We enjoyed our meal in one of the side dining rooms, which felt both cozy and bright. The staff was warm and hospitable, the pacing was perfect, and the beautifully manicured grounds added to the entire experience. It was a truly memorable evening...and a superb celebration of life.

Courtyard Hartford/Windsor Airport

Courtyard Hartford/Windsor Airport

(47 reviews)

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My stay was at the Courtyard in Windsor Connecticut and overall it was a great experience. The…read morestaff was amazing and very welcoming. I want to give a special shoutout to Barbara who truly made me feel at home. She was warm, friendly, and went out of her way to connect with me including sharing that she has family in Southern California where I am from. Charles the shuttle driver was also incredibly sweet and kind and made transportation pleasant throughout my stay. There was only one area where improvement is needed. While most of the staff was friendly and attentive my experience with Pico the shuttle driver who worked until 11 PM was disappointing. I would not describe him as rude but he appeared uninterested in engaging with guests and lacked basic customer service manners. When greeted he did not respond. When asked simple questions such as how he was doing or about Connecticut he remained silent. His body language felt cold and unwelcoming which is not ideal for a role that involves interacting with tourists and hotel guests. Additionally, he expressed frustration in front of me to the concierge about having to drop off two groups at different locations even though the shuttle operates within a five mile radius. This gave the impression that he did not want to perform his job responsibilities. This was not an isolated incident as this behavior was consistent during all three days we encountered him. I believe this could be improved by having a conversation with him about the level of customer experience expected in his role and encouraging or recognizing efforts to provide basic hospitality

I was in the area for Christmas Eve dinner and thought I would stay at a hotel rather than with all…read moreof my family at my aunt's home nearby. I stayed here for one night 7 or 8 years ago and remembered that it was quiet and convenient, so that made it easy to decide where I would stay again. Marc at the front desk checked me in, he was so nice and since I had already parked around back, he found me a room closest to the door so I could go right out to my car. My room was spotless, bed was comfy and the water was hot for my shower the following morning. I needed different pillows when I arrived and said it was no hurry since I was headed out shortly, but housekeeping brought them right away. I need to spend another night in the Hartford area in a couple of weeks, this one is not the most convenient to where I am headed, but I will probably stay again due to the great experience and free parking (some of the hotels in Manchester are charging for parking, and that is a big NO for me!).

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