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The Capitol Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with 24-hour fitness, near XL Center

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
In Downtown Hartford, The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection offers a warm welcome with full breakfast and dry cleaning services. Guests praise the helpful staff while enjoying in-room WiFi, 24-hour gym access, business center convenience and arcade fun.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
440 Asylum St, Hartford, CT, 06103

Getting around

  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 24 min drive
  • Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal) - 48 min drive
  • Hartford Union Station - 2 min walk
  • Windsor Station - 17 min drive
  • Windsor Locks Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black-Eyed Sally's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Brownstone - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Max Downtown - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Element 315 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Capitol Hotel

When you stay at The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from XL Center and Connecticut Convention Center. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, wired internet, and full breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 96 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 80 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 15.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1960
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 15.00 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
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.

Also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hartford-Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Hartford-Downtown
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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
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The Capitol Hotel Hartford
The Capitol Hotel Hotel Hartford
The Capitol Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
The Capitol Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Frequently asked questions

Does The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 80 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 15.00 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

What's the area around The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection like?

The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection is in Downtown Hartford, a short 2-minute walk from Hartford Union Station and 4 minutes' walk from XL Center.

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The Capitol Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Location
Parking
Breakfast
View
Bed
Parks
Elevator
Bathroom

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A good stay

I was here for a weekend trip visiting old friends. The hotel was directly across the street from a park, very convenient for surrounding restaurants. No frills but enough to become my go to hotel for future visitations.
Eric, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to live
Venu Madhav, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

The outside and hallways are not very welcoming. Hallways have drop ceilings and smell like cleaner and perhaps smoke. There was a very light covering on bed but room was pretty nice enough
susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was clean and peaceful
Jarelis, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Overall not horrible, but pick somewhere else

Over priced compared to surrounding hotels for what we got. The beds and pillows were hard, NO soundproofing and the windows were so thin it sounded like they were open. Had to pay for parking in the absolute worst tiny one lane underground parking. Getting into a spot took me 10 minutes with all the maneuvering I had to do to avoid the poles, and getting out isn't much easier since you risk side swiping the same poles
Thaise, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Keep looking

The location was right next to train and major bus route which made things noisy. The area felt a bit unsafe and the whole hotel felt dated and neglected.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room with a view of the Capitol

We loved our room with a view of the lovely 19th C. Capitol building and a snowy Bushnell Park. The hotel is conveniently located for Amtrak travelers & walkable to everything in downtown Hartford. Check out Hartford Stage & the Wadsworth Atheneum if you come to Hartford—both a short walk from the hotel. Also very close: Black Eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen.
Clarissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Carmen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was average… nothing special.
Susan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Personable and Accommodating

Asani was amazing at check in. Very hospitable and knowledgeable of the area, offering recommendations for a meal. Would recommend this hotel to anyone and will go back.
Cara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time during our stay. The view of the Capitol building added a lovely touch to the experience.
Samora, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good breakfast spread. Room could have used an easy chair in the corner, next to bed. Otherwise fine
Roderick, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Rip off

The hotel was clean and convenient. However, the hotel charged me FOUR times for the same room!
Takima, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

As expected...

To keep it brief, if you're looking for a place to just hide away for a day or two, this would be the place to go. On average, the place is just say renovated Red roof inn (literally) with different color schemes. Halls are very cramped and obviously very close corridors. To say this place has thin walls would be an understatement. Upon checking in I couldn't even access the Wi-Fi. If you can manage to handle the train station next to the hotel, it should be a halfway decent experience in the end.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly. Free breakfast was superb!
Lee, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Everyone was rude Doors didn’t work Breakfast sucked No coffee, machine was always broken Do not recommend
Shannon, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Same Magic

We were celebrating our 40th anniversary having stayed at an earlier incarnation of the hotel on our wedding night. We found the stay to be friendly and very helpful.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice for a night

We needed an overnight stay for a wedding. The check in was easy, the room extremely clean. We only stayed the one night but the beds were comfortable. The tv worked fine and check out was easy least. I would definitely stay here again
Kimberly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Matthew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient location. Staff very friendly. Rooms A little outdated
Marta, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Female employee on the front desk be behaving rudely
Jevito, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff was very nice and acompassing. Especially for NYE. Parking is very reasonable. $15. Rooms are tidy and have a fridge and microwave. Which was a major plus. Would have liked to see a bed skirt on the beds. Something about seeing a box spring irks me a bit. A little outdated but good for the price.
CHRISTINE, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel in a great position overlooking the park and the Capitol building. Great staff and a very good breakfast offering included in the price. Underground parking a bit tight though.
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable
Wantty, 1-night trip