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Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Exterior
Reception
Lobby
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$100
$87 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17

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185 Brainard Rd, Hartford, CT, 06114
  • Place, Connecticut River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Colt Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Webster Theater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Studio, Sofabed, Work Desk, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Sofabed, Living Area, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sitting Area, Work Desk, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Bathtub, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Roll in Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Suite with Sofa Bed - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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Exterior
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About the neighborhood

Hartford

A stay at Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites places you in the heart of Hartford, within a 5-minute drive of Goodwin Park and Connecticut Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Connecticut River and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Webster Theater.

What's nearby

  • Charter Oak Landing - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Connecticut River - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Colt Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Goodwin Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Webster Theater - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hartford Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites offers 129 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations are furnished with king sofa beds and day beds. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and first-run movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Hartford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 129 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with king sofa beds. 42-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Hartford? This hotel has 920 square feet (85 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 920 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • King sofa bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • First-run movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 1 to May 24:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, 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
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Hartford Convention Center Area
Best Western Hartford Hotel
Best Western Hartford
Holiday Inn Hartford
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Hartford
Hartford & Suites Hartford
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Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 1027 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Nice room. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great, no problems. Staff professional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharad

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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
my boyfriend and i stayed here, the rooms were clean and nice. the phone to the front desk didn’t work but we just went downstairs to get what we needed, and it was no issue for us! quiet and peaceful, definitely will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great front desk service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Santa Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay! Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Soleil

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst hotel ever. Dirty rooms, roaches, and the smell was absolutely awful. The other patrons were suspicious and it appeared that the building was be used by drug users and the hotel was facilitating them. I could not even spend one night. I had to move.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buffet style breakfast. There are several options. Rooms and common areas were clean. Helpful staff. The only problems i had was mot enough towels or soaps. Thst needs to be replenished daily. I will stay again. Ive never stayed at a BW. I was pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and helpful staff. Very clean and cozy room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Neftali

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room was fine. Staff was courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

tyrone

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ally

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast always baron by 9am…not much for options. Kinda shabby, not the most well lit, well signed or well designed. Odd location. Good parking though
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Room was spacious, staff very nice. Breakfast was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Semone

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were friendly. It was convirntly located near the Trinity college campus which was perfect for my visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025