Hotel with Sauna in Meriden, CT

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Plainville (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

This straightforward hotel off I-84 is 9 miles from both Lake Compounce and Westfarms shopping mall.Relaxed rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas.Freebies include hot breakfast and parking. Amenities consist of a 24/7 convenience store, as well as an indoor/outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness room. There’s also a business center.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms, which have microwaves
  • 8 min drive to the New Britain Museum of American Art
  • Guests liked the service
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a restaurant
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 10 times
  • The fitness center has elliptical machines and free weights
  • Guests praised the nightlife
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub

Feedback From Real Customers

Jim Anderschat

Came here on business and found the Fairfield Plainville to be an excellent propertyIt all starts with staff and we were greeted by Joe at the front desk This hotel is lucky to have such a personable and caring employee!Our room was very nice as well as the breakfast they provide

A tiny pool, which we didn’t use would best be served as more rooms or something Amazingly small! There is a nice restaurant attached so that’s a bonus!We would definitely stay here again!

Dona F

It took me awhile to understand how their housekeeping works Because of pandemic,they don’t clean rooms daily,or empty trash You have to put the trash outside your room door

You can request clean towels at the front desk,and get them right away If they leave a note for housekeeping to bring you fresh towels,they forget Anytime a housekeeper opens your door,whenever your not in,the key card stops working and you have to walk a distance to the front desk so they can fix it Not a good thing if you’re disabledThe staffis friendly and pleasant Because of the recession and pandemic there are not enough staff Please be patient and kind to them

Paul DeFelice

Stayed for 5 nights When we got to the room, there was a musty smell in it but it wasn’t overbearing There was no shampoo or soap either

Had to go to the front desk at midnight The gentleman behind the desk gave me some shampoo and a bottle of body wash since he couldn’t find any soap bars They never cleaned our room nor did they change out the towels or empty the garbage I learned that you have to request all of that The location was convenient and close to the highway Room decor was decent & room was clean Beds were comfortable enough I didn’t eat at the breakfast buffet that’s included with the stay but it was the typical food items for this kind of hotelscrambled eggs, sausage, toast, english muffins, bagels, cereal, yogurt, coffee & juices It was better priced than the Holiday Inn Express on the Berlin Turnpike and a little nicer I’d stay again

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Southington (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

In a wooded area off I-84, this relaxed all-suite hotel is 3 miles from both Mount Southington and the Crystal Bees amusement center, and 4 miles from Lake Compounce.The contemporary rooms, ranging from studios to 2-bedroom suites, come with free Wi-Fi and fully equipped kitchens, as well as coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and separate living areas with pull-out sofas. Some offer whirlpool tubs.Free perks include hot breakfast, parking, and a weekday evening social with snacks. There’s also a 24/7 convenience store, a fitness center and an indoor pool, as well as meeting rooms and a business center.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests liked the rooms and the kitchenettes
  • 5 min drive to Barnes Museum
  • Some guests disliked the bathrooms
  • Guests praised the service
  • Guests mentioned “suites” 11 times
  • Guests praised the indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Doug Mac

We were on a birthday trip for my wife and we chose the Residence Inn for its location and because we prefer what Residence Inn’s have to offer While the majority of our frequent stays over the years at Residence Inns are very pleasant and professional, this particular inn had a much appreciated bonus factor

its people Carlin, Janette and Samantha went out of their way to acknowledge my wife’s birthday and tend to our needswe really felt at home there on this trip We even got to share some breakfast time with some of our finest who serve our country All in all a great tripwe’ll be back! Thank you!

William Green

We made this the preferred hotel for guests for my daughter’s wedding Rented the large meeting room to host all guests the night before the wedding Brought in our own beer and canned drinks along with snacks

The full sized room fridges helped in keeping the drinks and food cold until our welcome event started Worked out great Everyone liked the hotel Very short drive to downtown Southington which has many interesting restaurants We liked a small Pakistani restaurant Only 15 minute drive to the New England Carousel Museum where we had the reception There is a great mini golf course only 15 miles away which was the recreational event morning before the reception

Jorge Rodriguez

This long stay hotel (or residence as they call themselves) is a nice place to stay when in town for work or leisure Rooms are big enough to accommodate two people easily; each room has two tv’s, a big couch, a desk, a dinner table, a functional kitchenette, a well spaced closet and all of this is distributed like a small apartment I can recommend this place easily

Amenities in the outside included a grill, a basketball court and a swimming pool (which is suspiciously always “temporarily closed”

3. Courtyard by Marriott Southington (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

A 1-minute drive from I-84, this relaxed, modern hotel is 3 miles from Lake Compounce and 4 miles from the Mount Southington Ski Area.Casual rooms come with free Wi-Fi, minifridges, coffeemakers and microwaves, as well as flat-screen TVs with cable. Some rooms add extra living space and pull-out sofas.Breakfast and parking are available. Other amenities include a cafe for meals and drinks, in addition to a gym, and a lobby-lounge with work areas.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the rooms
  • 5 min drive to the Boulder Dash
  • Guests praised the service, which has a concierge
  • Guests mentioned “Bistro” 10 times
  • Guests mentioned showers 12 times
  • Guests liked the breakfast
  • Guests liked the lobby bar

Feedback From Real Customers

George Overin

We were here for our Granddaughters weddingAs were most of the rest of the families involved Checking in the woman behind the counter was so sweet

We were checked in quickly and made our way to the room I loved the room design!The staff were all very friendly and helpful The hotel was just a couple miles from our daughter and son-in-law’s homeWhich was fantastic!Checking out was just as quick and easy as checking in

Kevin Thompson

Rough first impression No signage anywhere regarding after hours check in process so felt like the hotel was closed when I arrived Tried the unmarked phone and that seemed to ring the front desk so I was eventually checked in

As a first time guest some/any signage would have been super appreciatedDay 2 – called housekeeping line in the morning to request they fill the empty soap dispenser in the shower during room cleaning No answer Just ringsWent to meeting and came back to my room mid afternoon, housekeeping has not cleaned my room Called front desk and they said housekeeping leaves between 3-4pm so best they could do is schedule me for a room cleaning the next day and bring me new towels now so I said yes please They ask me when is best to clean the room, I say 10am so they confirm room to be cleaned tomorrow at 10amAn hour later, no towels and had to run out to dinner so called again Desk apologized and said they would be right up 30 minutes later as I’m leaving for dinner I walk by someone on the staff (not front desk) holding towels getting off the elevator I say thank you to this personDay 3 – Meet family for late breakfast in Southington Center Come back to my room at 12:15 and no housekeeping at 10am as promised Why set an expectation and then not meet it like this?Called the front desk “they are still cleaning” So I ask them to confirm they have my room down for cleaning today? Front desk says “yes, I put you down yesterday when we spoke” Yikes but okay, I’ll trust it’ll get done11pm – back to my room and no cleaning was done to the room At All None of the room trash cans were emptied They left fresh towels in the bathroom Ignored my notes on the front door and in the shower asking for them to please refill the empty dispenser All of my bed sheets were piled on the floorSo disappointed The hotel brand has a “commitment to clean” but none of that has been evident at far during this unfortunate stay

Gina Lombardi

Nice lobby Room was ok but there is no closet to hang items and only 2 tiny drawers (like nightstand drawers) to keep clothing Being new, I expected the rooms to be very clean and updated but there was some rusty/moldy looking stuff in the shower grout and stains on the wallpaper in the bathroom

I also thought it was strange they didn’t have someone coming to refresh towel supplies and make up the room each day I stayed for 3 days and never saw a cleaning person Also, note that there is no continental breakfast or even coffee It is a pay for breakfast place with coffee and some light breakfast items Just not what I was expecting so wanted others to be aware!

4. Silas W Robbins House

About this hotel

Set in an ornate, Second Empire-style mansion built in 1873, this refined B&B is an 8-minute walk from the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum and 4.6 miles from Dinosaur State Park.Opulent, airy rooms are individually decorated with antique-style furnishings, and all have flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Some feature floor-to-ceiling windows, crown molding, free-standing tubs and/or rainfall showerheads.Amenities include free hot breakfast served in a formal tearoom.

Things You Need to Know

  • 9 min walk to the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum
  • Guests praised the service
  • Guests praised the breakfast

Feedback From Real Customers

Henry Bowers

Beautiful spacious bed & breakfast lovingly managed by owners Consistently outstanding service My sense is that care and feeding of guests is job #1

For example: we reserved a room with queen size bed which turned out to be too small for our comfort (not the owners’ fault – the bed size was as specified in reservation) We were able to switch rooms for larger bed in the middle of our visit with no issue Walking distance to several worthy restaurants

Hannah Blount

This b&b is so beautiful and the host was warm, friendly and welcoming Dmitriy met us at the door and gave us a quick tour of the history of the house Our room was lovely, the bed comfortable, and beautifully decorated

The following morning we were treated to an extravagant breakfast of fresh fruit, omelette and pancakes We will definitely return!

Hayden Johnson

We had a lovely time at the b&b! Olga was a wonderful host and very kind during our short stay The Christmas decorations were starting to go up and it looked beautiful The breakfast table was also set up so nicely (and the food was great- she was kind enough to fix gluten free foods)

The bathroom in our room looked to be recently renovated and was very nice Highly recommend!

5. Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This modern hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Cromwell Commons Shopping Center and a 2.5-mile drive from the Army Reserve Readiness Training Center.Contemporary-styled rooms offer free WiFi, desks and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas with sofabeds and/or whirlpool tubs.Social spaces include a living room-style lobby and an outdoor courtyard with a fire pit. The 2 American restaurants serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as Starbucks coffee. There’s also a business center and 13 meeting rooms. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a sauna, an exercise room and on-site free parking.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms and the beds
  • 9 min drive to Dinosaur State Park and Arboretum
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests mentioned “Bistro” 12 times
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 12 times
  • Guests praised the indoor pool
  • The hotel has a sauna
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Cave Arnold

This was the first time staying in this area It was wonderful A nice place to stay for a weekend getaway

The room and bed was comfortable It was a bit cool so we had the pool all to ourselves It took a few minutes to get acclimated but afterward we swam for nearly an hour The sitting area on the first floor was very open and inviting There were many large windows I also enjoyed walking the labyrinthine floors and stairwells It was a great stay

Kim Davoren

We used the Courtyard at Marriott (Cromwell) for our wedding guests (hotel room block) and 3 wedding events The Sales Manager, Jennifer Roze was amazing! She was nice, knowledgeable, answered all questions promptly, was helpful every step of the way! She quickly resolved any issue or question I had This hotel also doesn’t penalize you if you don’t utilize all the rooms in your room block

That isn’t true for other hotels I was looking at Regarding the 3 Wedding Events (Hair & Makeup Room with Breakfast for the ladies, a separate Breakfast for the men, an After Party and a Post Wedding Breakfast All 3 events exceeded my expectations!! All staff at the hotel (literally every person I came in contact with) was pleasant, welcoming, and effective The food and drinks (Wedding Day Breakfast, After Party items, Post Wedding Breakfast) were delivered on time, were tasty, and plentiful The head of housekeeping introduced herself to me outside of the Hair & Make-up room and said if there’s anything she can do for me/us, to let her know To me, that is above and beyond For the after party, I didn’t realize that they would keep replenishing food That was a pleasant surprise At the post wedding breakfast, everything was delicious The pastries and breads were top quality Plenty of juice options Coffee was good As for the rooms, they were spacious, beds were comfortable, good water pressure in the shower All good The price for the rooms and events were reasonable They had professional looking signs for each event Thank you to everyone at the hotel who helped to make all our events a HUGE SUCCESS!! We and our guests were very happy I highly recommend this hotel for a Wedding Weekend option!

Aniko Magyar

The meeting the Connecticut Libertarian Party Convention at April 2/22 First time staying, always wanted to, a convenient price for the friends and family

Everything is amazing, clean, safe ,friendly staff and design is great The had a great view Large size parking very comfortable Hotel

6. Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Wallingford (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Off I-91 and close to corporate offices, this modern hotel is 9 miles rom Quinnipiac University and 11 miles from Wesleyan University.Contemporary rooms offer free Wi-Fi, desks, flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, iPod docks, minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas.Parking is free. There’s a living room-style lobby and an outdoor courtyard. An American restaurant serves breakfast, dinner and all-day drinks, including Starbucks coffee. There’s also a business center with workstations, 2 meeting rooms, an indoor pool and an exercise room.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms and the beds
  • 10 min drive to Gouveia Vineyards
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “Bistro” 17 times
  • The fitness center has elliptical machines and treadmills
  • One of the few hotels in the area with an indoor pool
  • Guests praised the bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Elisabeth Scotto-Lavino

The staff at this location goes above and beyond I had a brief stopover, arriving late and leaving early, but they could not have been nicer The woman making our coffee in the morning was friendly and warm

The people checking us in and out were polite and respectful And when I discovered a lost item after getting home, the staff located it and ensured it was returned to me It was tiny and they took the time to search the room I will definitely stay here again on my trips up and down 91 The location is clean and comfortable and extremely convenient to the highway Grateful to have discovered this nice place to stay

Deborah Shane

I normally love Marriott products, but this place was not very nice The parking is around the sides so when you arrive (very tired and late) you have to walk quite a long way to get to the front door When I got lost and was in one building, it smelled like dirty socks

I finally made it to my correct room in the correct building, and everything was fine until about midnight when the shower started dripping on the metal grate and making pinging noises I was not about to change my room at that point The dripping went on for about a minute every two hours So annoying! The guy at the front desk was super nice about it when I told him as I checked out

Craig Knowles

Got to the hotel and front desk was very helpful with them double checking our room for feathers which went well and getting extra towels to the room Got into the room after dinner neither of the outlets worked in the bathroom for hairdryers etc Went to turn on the television and the cable boxed was unplugged so had yo move the dresser to plug that in

The room is a good size for 4 people and has a mini fridge microwave The toilet was a little loud and no fan in the bathroom

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol, Connecticut (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set in a leafy area, this polished hotel is a mile from Lake Compounce amusement park and 6 miles from Mount Southington Ski Area.Bright, laid-back rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Suites add minibars and separate sitting rooms; some have kitchens and/or whirlpool tubs.Parking is complimentary, as are welcome cookies upon arrival. Breakfast is available for a fee. There’s a casual sports bar/pizzeria and a 24-hour market, as well as a business center, a heated indoor pool and a gym.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms, which have minibars
  • 4 min drive to the Boulder Dash
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests liked the restaurant
  • Guests liked “Patio”, mentioned 11 times in reviews
  • Guests praised the fitness center
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a casino
  • Guests praised the indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Ashley the Fish mom

This place is absolutely stunning My boyfriend of 9 years proposed to me in one of their king suites They did a great job with making this special

After he popped the question they came up with champagne on Ice Chocolate covered strawberries and a nice fruit platter 😋 It’s beyond clean Restaurant is great for dinner Their breakfast was amazing Highly recommend

Larry Nichols jr

Love this location The staff is always professional The rooms are always cleaned thoroughly

The pool is a awesome size (3ft to 5ft) and plenty of room to swim w/o feeling crowded if it was full It is open from 6am to 10pm) Same time of gym which over looks the pool Plenty of parking Conference rooms (4 I believe) are great sizes Bar and dining also available ( I did not use but looks like a good adult hangout area) But the food is AMAZING Best thing I suggest is to become a Hilton Honors member for small perks also Can’t wait to go back

Ashley O’Donnell

I have stayed here three times All three times were great experiences I loved the food,the service was great, my room was clean

It was conveniently located to restaurants, coffee shops, stores, and to where I was working down in Bristol The pool was warm, clean and open late enough for me to use after work The gym is open 24/7 Breakfast was amazing, there were so many options in the buffet I would go back again

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford-Farmington (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This casual extended-stay hotel is 1 mile from both Interstate 84 and the University of Connecticut Health Center. It’s 10 miles from downtown Hartford.Sophisticated suites range from studios to 2-bedrooms. All feature kitchens, dining tables and pull-out sofas, as well as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs.Complimentary perks include parking, hot breakfast, grocery shopping service, and dinner and drinks in the evening (weeknight only). There’s a convenience store, a business center and coin-operated laundry facilities, as well as a fitness center and an indoor pool. Local area shuttles are available.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the beds
  • Guests praised the rooms, which have TVs
  • 5 min drive to the Stanley-Whitman House
  • Guests liked the friendly service
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a casino
  • One of the few hotels in the area with an indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Tobias Herrmann

Would call it a “3star+” hotel with standard amenities (gym, pool etc) Rooms are nice and very spacious Bed spreads for us were a little staind, but otherwise the room was very clean

Price is good for the area Service is good Breakfast is a bit limited in my opinion If you need to do stuff in the area its a convenient place to stay, but you probably need a car

Kevin M

Could have been better Front desk clerk (younger female) was indifferent upon my arrival Despite my Diamond member status, she never offered me a snack at check-in nor did she provide me with an overview of the unique layout of the property (i

e my room could only be accessed using the left elevator) To that end, I took the wrong elevator only to have to walk around the entire building to get to my room Because this was a business trip, I was tax exempt Despite my providing the tax exempt form to her at check-in, the taxes were not removed Otherwise, property is adequate and clean with standard amenities

Nick Meers

Stayed her because I was able to use my AAdvantage miles, which got me and my family a one bedroom suite When we arrived our room wasn’t ready (3pm check-in we showed up at 3:30pm) for an hour and a half as they were low on staff Not a big deal

The hotel was fine, nothing bad nor good, everyone was friendly, the morning breakfast was as expectedAfter leaving, I find out that our card was charged for the full price of the stay and our points were also taken out I called the hotel to which they said I had to call the third-party company to dispute it, even though Hilton billed me After going back and forth with Rocketmiles and Hilton for almost a month now (no call backs from either companies), I’m told I’ll be refunded in 5-7 business days I was told the person who charged me was new and accidently billed usUnacceptable No apology or courteously call back

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Southington, CT (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Off Interstate 84 and 2.6 miles’ drive from ESPN headrooms, this classic extended-stay hotel is 3.4 miles’ drive from Lake Compounce amusement park and 3.8 miles’ drive from the Mount Southington Ski Area.Stylish rooms, from studios to 2-bedroom suites, come with full kitchens, dining tables and free WiFi, plus flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels.There’s free hot breakfast, as well as complimentary light dinner and drinks (Mon-Thurs). There’s also a convenience store and a free grocery shopping service, plus a business center and coin laundry. Other perks include a fitness room, a patio with a fire pit, and an indoor pool.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms, which have TVs
  • Guests praised the kitchenettes
  • 7 min drive to the Boulder Dash
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests liked the fitness center
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a casino
  • Guests liked the indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Kerriann Williams

The option for hot breakfast was great We stayed 2 nights and each morning, there was a different variety of options The hotel was cleanly and we loved the location of our room (though it did tend to get slightly noisy when other guests were going in and out)

The location was in a quiet area with a Dunkin Donuts right in front There was also a fancy restaurant down the block about 5 minutes away I would definitely book again!

Jeffrey LeVasseur

My wife and I spent 10 days here The hotel is modern,clean and comfortable Our room had a sitting area and kitchenette

So we were able to entertain guests Every morning there was hot/cold breakfast with good coffee Not too strong, not too weak There is an outdoor patio with gas fire pit and grills to use as well as a basketball court The staff is friendly and helpful One thing I will say is to ask for a room on the fourth floor so as to not hear your neighbors above We were lucky and I’d guess our neighbor was a single person but if it were a family with a dog I can see how that could be problematic Oh yeah, the hotel is pet friendly

10. Fairfield by Marriott Wallingford Meriden (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

Off I-91, this unpretentious hotel is 8 miles from the Oakdale Theatre and 11 miles from the Powder Ridge ski area.Casual rooms offer free Wi-Fi, desks and flat-screen TVs, as well as coffeemakers and minifridges. Some rooms add microwaves and/or pull-out sofas.Freebies include hot breakfast and parking. There’s also a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness room and a business center.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms, which have refrigerators
  • Guests praised the beds
  • 9 min drive to Gouveia Vineyards
  • Guests praised the friendly service, which has a concierge
  • The fitness center has treadmills and free weights
  • One of the few hotels in the area with an outdoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Adria Trafficante

This is a true 2 star

the hotel has very little to offer The rooms are basically kinda small but pretty clean The bed is not too bad and the TV is huge with a nice picture Walls are very thin u can hear neighbors as if they were in the same room Because there are not many choices in the area that are not this cheap160$ a night I would stay here again maybe

Carla DiMauro

Very very clean, no odor in the room, linens had not even a stain Big tv, very good staff, good selection for breakfast and snack area Beds super comfy, even the kids slept longer

Only downside, the pool was closed for renovations and had it said that online we would’ve went elsewhere as it’s my daughter’s bday and the kids were excited about swimming

Tiffanys Channel

Stayed 4/29-5/2Pros: Quiet Location, Friendly Staff, and Decent BreakfastCons: I was very disappointed in the cleanliness of the room, immediately upon checking in there was a huge stain on the sheets, also there was a blonde hair on the pillow case I called the front desk and requested new sheets which were given promptly

Also TV wasn’t working the last night I was there

11. Sheraton Hartford South Hotel (4-star hotel)

About this hotel

Off I-91, this relaxed hotel is a mile from Dinosaur State Park and 6 miles from the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum.Understated rooms feature free Wi-Fi, smart TVs, safes, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Some have pull-out sofas. Upgraded rooms provide access to a club lounge with complimentary drinks. Room service is available.Parking is free. Other amenities include a sophisticated restaurant/bar, a gym and a heated indoor pool. There’s also a hot tub and meeting space. Breakfast is available (fee).

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the beds
  • 14 min walk to Dinosaur State Park and Arboretum
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests praised the service
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 21 times
  • Guests praised the fitness center, which has weight machines
  • Guests praised the indoor pool and the hot tub

Feedback From Real Customers

E S

Negative stars if I could give them This qualifies as don’t judge a book by its cover It looks nice, but experience was the complete opposite

The event I attended was double booked The day before they notified that we had to be out earlier than booked the next day When trying to get out of the room they were pushing us out of the room and starting to change it over The next group was already in the lobby A friend who spent the night experienced housekeeping at her door at 6 am to clean the room Very rude and unhelpful employees They yelled at those asking for help Only encountered two nice people outside of my group Those were the ones serving the luncheon

Wendy Badillo

Although this hotel is pet friendly which is nice for those who have pets, the floor was disgusting and smelled as if it had not been cleaned There were very obvious brown pet stains on the brown carpet I made my family wear their flip-flops while in the room (even right out of the shower)

Sadly, when we complained to the front desk, we couldn’t be moved because the hotel was sold out As a Marriott Bonvoy member, this is VERY disappointing!

12. Inn at Middletown (3-star hotel)

  • Address: 70 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
  • Phone: (860) 854-6300
  • Ratings: 4.3 (414 reviews) Very good
  • Website : Inn at Middletown
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 11:00 AM
  • Quick Summary: Elegant hotel in a former colonial-style armory with a New England tavern & an indoor heated pool.

About this hotel

Set in a former colonial-style armory on Middletown’s Main Street, this elegant hotel is a 5-minute walk from Wesleyan University and a 10-minute walk from Kidcity Children’s Museum.The traditionally decorated rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Room service is offered.There’s a warmly decorated tavern serving New England-style cuisine Amenities also include a fitness center, an indoor heated pool and a hot tub. Morning coffee and parking are free.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the rooms
  • 11 min walk to Kidcity Children’s Museum
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests praised the restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “taverns” 12 times
  • Guests praised the breakfast
  • The fitness center has weight machines

Feedback From Real Customers

Jennifer Rock

Our stay at the Inn was absolutely wonderful! We stayed at the Inn Friday and Saturday for our wedding! The rehearsal dinner was held here on Thursday evening and the dinner service was exceptional!! Mason was amazing to work with from beginning to end! He handled every detail with ease and letting us enjoy our time! The Inn has such historical charm our family and friends loved there stay as well

Anthony Tarasoff

I give it a five star because it was an excellent hotel, my only complaint that I have was that when I tried to get another night they were going to not only charge me full price(when I found it cheaper), but also charge me another $50 for the pet deposit and $50 for incidentals when I already had that on the first nightThe bartenders from the hotel tavern were excellentWill definitely still put this hotel in as a return hotel for me and my family

Sierra Unsworth

We chose the Inn at Middletown to use as the preferred hotel for our wedding, including a room block of 35+ rooms and suites (which is pretty substantial in a hotel that has under 100 rooms) and renting out the hotel bar for a wedding after party The hotel itself is very nice, comfortable, and clean and the front desk staff was very friendly and accommodating from check in to check out Can’t say enough good things about them!The management/sales team and restaurant/bar staff were an entirely different story

They were extremely disorganized, unresponsive, and the customer service was far less than stellar When I booked the after party, I was informed that the final payment was due at least 1 week in advance and they would not remind me, so I had to keep track of that date strictly (which was fine) About 3-4 weeks in advance I started checking in with the hotel, only to get passed around to 3+ different contacts at the hotel, all of which had no idea about my booking and seemed to think it was someone else’s responsibility I finally spoke with someone who seemed like they knew what they were doing, and they assured me they would reach out the week of for final payment That never happened The week of, I had to reach out again to ensure I would not be charged a late fee, and was once more passed around between staff members, all assuming it wasn’t their job to deal with This level of unprofessionalism was all baffling to me, especially since the hotel charges a 22% “service fee” for event bookings, which is separate from gratuity 22% for this service???The night of the after party, the bar staff was straight up rude to my guests and to my parents, who were footing the bill I was extremely unimpressed and would not recommend wasting any of your money on hosting events at this site We expected more when we were spending thousands of dollars on just a couple hours of relaxed drinks & pizza

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/Farmington (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This informal hotel is a half mile from Interstate 84 and 9 miles from downtown Hartford.Classic rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi and custom-designed beds, plus desks, coffeemakers, and flat-screen TVs with HD channels. Suites add separate living areas, minifridges, microwaves and wet bars.Freebies consist of parking, a local shuttle, and a hot breakfast buffet or weekday breakfast bags to go. There’s also a fitness room, an indoor pool and a business center.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests liked the clean rooms, which have refrigerators
  • Guests praised the beds
  • 6 min drive to the Hill-Stead Museum
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests mentioned hot tubs 13 times
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 16 times
  • Guests praised the fitness center, which has elliptical machines
  • One of the few hotels in the area with an indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Lori Burdo

Our stay was for 2 nights All the staff were professional and courteous The lobby is very warm and inviting

Lovely seating for lounging or visiting with friendsThey have a gym, very good selection of equipment, and a heated indoor poolThe rooms are spacious and clean Very comfortable beds Will come back again gladly!!

Wendy Bissonnette

This is our new go to when visiting family in Ct It’s got the best location and the grounds are beautiful The staff are all amazing and were very accommodating

Many breakfast options for all 24 hr coffee, tea and hot chocolate Rooms were clean and recently renovated We now feel that we’ve found our home away from home when visiting

crystal heines

do not stay here employees lacked respect including the manager rooms were absolutely disgusting, we did not have new shower products, and we had a used roll of toilet paper

hair and dirt everywhere the musty air made all of our sheets and pillows damp and warm speaking about bedding multiple people in my family had gotten bites from some type of bugs in the bed which is totally unacceptable when we asked for a housekeeping service they did not take the trash, make the bed or give us new towels i would not recommend staying here

14. Holiday Inn Express Hartford South – Rocky Hill, an IHG Hotel (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

In a commercial area off Interstate 91, this informal hotel is 7 miles from the Connecticut Science Center museum and 10 miles from the Mark Twain House & Museum.Down-to-earth rooms and suites come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and microwaves, plus tea and coffeemakers.Parking and a breakfast buffet are included. Other amenities consist of a seasonal outdoor pool and a gym.

Things You Need to Know

  • 7 min drive to the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum
  • One of the few hotels in the area with an outdoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Dave Helmecki

Was in town 2/18- 2/20First and foremost the staff was above 5 stars While using the computer in the business area I overheard the staff many times give advice to to guest on not only how to get a better rate, also over advice to make their stay more comfortable and enjoyable

Secondly, the bed(s) are AMAZING! I have not slept on a bed that comfortable in years The pillow top mattress is what does the trickThere was a young family with young kids staying next to me that I could here as I walked past their room But once onside my room I couldn’t hear a peepAs someone who is Algeria to cigarette smoke I could not detect any they are constant cleaning and sanitizingWhile still undergoing renovations the main areas were clean and welcoming Work only takes place during the day and is sealed offUnfortunately, due to COVID safety measures the breakfast is only grab-and-go at this time, but was still a very good breakfast that I took back to my roomNext time I am back in town I will definitely stay here

Alycia Keating

Parking was a breeze, and staff apparently love their jobs – they welcomed me warmly, and went out of their way to help me and my luggage to my room It’s lovely to find people who enjoy what they do, it reflects really well on management The establishment is super clean, and quiet

The room is decorated tastefully, and features a fridge and microwave, two things I always look for There’s a desk and a comfy chair, and lighting is either direct or indirect Nice big TV I would highly recommend for a solo or business traveler

Jaymie Lynn

Super friendly and helpful staff We went to see a concert and stayed overnight The front desk helped us print out the tickets before we left and helped us out late night with some forks so we could eat

Very clean hotel Breakfast was a nice spread and the pool is really nice Every staff member greeted me with a smile and helped me with whatever i needed I would absolutely stay here again and recommend to anyone

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Rocky Hill – Hartford South (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

Overlooking a 6-lane expressway, this straightforward hotel is a mile from Dinosaur State Park, 13 miles from the Mark Twain House & Museum and 25 miles from Bradley International Airport.The casual rooms and suites feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, plus minifridges and cribs. Upgraded quarters add sofabeds, microwaves and sitting areas.Breakfast and parking are complimentary. Other amenities include a fitness center, a heated indoor saltwater pool and a cafe.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms, which have minibars
  • The rooms have TVs and refrigerators
  • 4 min drive to Dinosaur State Park and Arboretum
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests mentioned beds 17 times
  • The fitness center has weight machines and free weights
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Shannon Martin

We booked a king suite as we were traveling with two toddlers The room was spacious and offered a pullout bed which was perfect for our 4 year old But- there were no sheets, blanket or pillow for the pullout

When i asked the desk for sheets and a pillow, they were more than happy to go look The employee could only find sheets and told me there were no more pillows how can there not be a pillow in an entire hotel?The pool is extremely cloudy!!! And there were more clumps of hair floating around than seaweed in the ocean after a hurricane! I had quite a nest of hair wrapped around my foot Gross We didnt stay in there too longThere were also only 2 towels in our room Again, our room stated it slept 4 When i asked the desk for two more towels, the host took my name and room number and said they were completely out of towels and would bring the other two when they became availableHow is a hotel completely out of towels and pillows?Just a bit odd

Doug H

Make sure to book when J Morales is manning the front desk – his ability to anticipate our needs, breadth of knowledge and overall outstanding personality enhanced our stay at the Hampton Inn Rocky Hill where we would prefer to travel 1 to 3 hours out of our way to stay here again rather than anywhere else Facilities were impressively clean, WiFi speed and coverage exceeded expectations allowing 4K streaming without any delays or lag/skipping, cell coverage is also great throughout the property, swimming pool is sparkling clean and tested daily for proper chemical levels, the free included breakfast was actually quite delicious with healthy options such as fruits and hard boiled eggs, along with fun tasty options and make-your-own-waffle experience complete with chocolate chips and other add-ons Shredded cheddar cheese was actual high grade cheddar that melts on your eggs/bacon naturally as it should, unlike hydrogenated concoctions pretending to be cheese

Air Conditioning in the room was superior to many $500/day+ places None of the above would have mattered though, not even the really awesome light fixtures and overall design of the common area where breakfast is enjoyed, were it not for J Morales making us feel completely at home & being instrumental in our decision to extend our stay His knowledge and recommendation has convinced us to abandon 3rd party booking websites/apps moving forward and use the hotel website directly in the future I almost wish I had chosen a career in hospitality management so I could be in a position to ensure Mr Morales’ talents were leveraged to their fullest & front desk staff across several properties would be trained and nurtured to mirror his excellence

Alexander “AJ” Rojas

This is the 1st hotel in Connecticut with a smoking room If your a Smoker make sure they booked you on room 219 It’s right in front of their outside smoking area so they won’t invent notice your smoking inside the room (super sarcastic)

I ask to be moved they put me on a different room so the put me on the one that’s smalles like fresh pain I’ll make sure my company never book this hotel again

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