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The Capitol Hotel

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a large window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of a cityscape.
A beverage cooler with various drinks and a snack wall with assorted snacks and beverages.
A vending machine with a glass front, a refrigerated display case, and a snack shelf.
A bathroom with a pedestal sink, a bathtub, a shower curtain, and a mirror with a towel rack.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $126
$110 nightly
$126 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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440 Asylum St, Hartford, CT, 06103
  • Place, Bushnell Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, PeoplesBank Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

Deluxe Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a blue accent wall.

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(53 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a blue accent wall.

Superior Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of a cityscape.

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Hartford

A stay at The Capitol Hotel places you in the heart of Hartford, a short 4-minute walk from PeoplesBank Arena and within 2 minutes by car from Connecticut Convention Center. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from The Meadows Music Theatre and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bushnell Park.

What's nearby

  • Bushnell Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • PeoplesBank Arena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dunkin' Donuts Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Connecticut Convention Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pigs Eye Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Feng Chophouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blackeyed Sally's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Allyn St Parking Lot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Max Downtown - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Capitol Hotel

The Capitol Hotel offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Capitol Hotel. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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.
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1960
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 29 2026 to April 1 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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 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/debit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel Hartford-Downtown

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Red Roof PLUS Hartford Downtown

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Red Roof PLUS+ Hartford Downtown

Red Roof PLUS Hartford

Capitol Hotel Hartford

The Capitol Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member Hartford

Hotel The Capitol Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Red Roof PLUS+ Hartford Downtown

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Holiday Inn Express Hartford Downtown

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The Capitol Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 266 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 171 out of 1518 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Virgen

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff, full breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joaquin

Liked: Staff & service
It's an ok hotel. Nice park in front
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location/price combo excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean and so nice! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within the cost per room I think it is well paid, it is comfortable and has all the services offered, recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On sight parking was a little quirky, everything else was excellent. One of the best hotel breakfasts we have seen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for arriving by train and seeing the Capitol
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Easy access to surrounding areas
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chevaugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was so perfect to me i will forever stay there every chance i get
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel/motel was clean and staff was friendly Close to stores and restaurants but a little hard crossing roads if walking no real crosswalks. The room we were in had slow WIFI but otherwise a nice place to stay and great value for your dollar
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chevaugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe parking family friendly very clean environment close the train station i love it there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jiaxing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good place to live, I will choose it next time. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked kind of last minute and for the price I was very pleased. The front desk staff was great. I had a special request and it was handled. Breakfast was good and a good selection
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ok. Hotel very convenient to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kendra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was great, great breakfast, it’s near a train and bus station speaks for itself as far as area. Parking is funky but cheap. Room was clean halls smelled good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Graham

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel looks very old outdated property. I would not recommend and dangerous areas Better off go to Marriott hotel next to convention center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Evan

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff but the room was a little dirty when I arrived and there was no hand soap in my bathroom. I will say the breakfast was the highlight of my stay and was far better than I expected.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, place was all right in side. Needs updates, like being in a horror film.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Claudia Thomas

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, parking, miss information
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean. Staff was friendly and gave great suggestions.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trilochan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Radames

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was terrible, hotel is dated and in need for renovation , parking is expensive per day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026