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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $125
$109 nightly
$125 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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

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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

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

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(58 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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(25 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

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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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bushnell Park and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Hartford Stage.

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
  • Connecticut Science Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 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.
  • Elevator
  • Null
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1960
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • 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

  • Bed sheets 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Holiday Inn Express Hartford-Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Hartford-Downtown
Hartford Holiday Inn
Red Roof PLUS Hartford Downtown Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hartford-Downtown Hotel Hartford
Holiday Inn Hartford
Red Roof PLUS Hartford Downtown
Red Roof Inn PLUS Hartford Downtown Hotel
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
Red Roof PLUS Hartford Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hartford Downtown
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Hartford Downtown
Capitol Hartford
Capitol Hotel
Capitol
The Capitol Hotel Hotel
The Capitol Hotel Hartford
The Capitol Hotel Hotel Hartford
The Capitol Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
The Capitol Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

The Capitol Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 299 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 186 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 187 out of 1609 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, view was super pretty, great value for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's always a good stay at capitol hotel I enjoy the area and the staff always so helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location and great breakfast, its in the hartford downtown area and within walking distance to the restaurants and most attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel was okay……………..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything the staff was nice and friendly. The room was very clean. Breakfast was very good and I get a 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and well maintained for the price. Parking is $15 per night. Breakfast was decent, better than I expected. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean. The hot breakfast was nice. We had some brown water for a minute,but that cleared up. I didn't see much staff. Over all, a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the cleanest, NO HOT WATER, Staff decent, location alright, breakfast better than you’d expect from this hotel, but no hot water was tough. Wouldn’t stay agin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026