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Economy Inn

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Xfinity Theatre

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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490 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06108
  • Place, Pratt and Whitney Headquarters
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Connecticut Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, PeoplesBank Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

East Hartford

In East Hartford .You'll find Connecticut River and Colt Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Cabela's and Mortensen Riverfront Plaza are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pratt and Whitney Headquarters - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Connecticut Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • PeoplesBank Arena - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Xfinity Theatre - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hartford Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pappys Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Humacao Spanish Food - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Economy Inn

Family-friendly stay near Xfinity Theatre
Economy Inn offers its guests multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly Economy Inn also features a convenience store and RV/bus/truck parking. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • 1 conference room
Economy Inn offers 83 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This East Hartford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Economy Inn to the airport?

Economy Inn is 16.9 mi (23-min drive) away from the Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Economy Inn?

As of Nov 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Economy Inn on Dec 11, 2025 start from $78.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Economy Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Economy Inn.

Does Economy Inn offer free breakfast?

Economy Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Economy Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Economy Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Economy Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Economy Inn have a pool?

Economy Inn does not have a pool.

Does Economy Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Economy Inn to downtown East Hartford?

Economy Inn is 1.6 mi away from East Hartford.

Economy Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 161 out of 567 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wilfredo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilfredo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

dawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The floor was not clean. Need to mop.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Madelyn

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad condition room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Carmella

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i have stay at this hotel a few times. But this time the room i had you couldn't turn the nob on the refrigerator because it was broken. the next morning when i woke up house keeping knock on the door to clean the room. Me and my boyfriend left for the day, i return a couple of hours later to find the door was a little open so i just thought house keeping was going to clean it.When i return around 5:30 the door was still open and my room wasn't clean at all. So i went to the front desk and let the man know , i ask for another room and he said no. So i told him to give me all the stuff to clean the room and i will do it myself.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monroe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They was not good water in the shower plus the at all rooms was dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hyunjin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inn itself was not as bad as I expected. However, there was leaking from the ceiling and staff just did not
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amandalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arkady

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
*1/5 stars - Avoid this motel at all costs!* I recently had a disastrous experience at this motel after booking through Expedia. Upon arrival, I received a key card that didn't work, and the receptionist seemed skeptical when I reported the issue. After verifying the problem, he offered to move me to another room. However, the new room was a nightmare - it reeked of cigarette smoke, and the linens had burn holes. The receptionist claimed it was my assigned room, but I refused to stay there. When I asked for a non-smoking room with a king-sized bed, he demanded extra payment. The motel's policy, as explained by the receptionist, was that standard rooms are smoking rooms by default. The room's condition was unacceptable, with a worn-out bathroom and a terrible mattress. Needless to say, I won't be booking this motel again, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. If you value a clean and comfortable stay, look elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yesenia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs to be updated plus some jacuzzi rooms need to be smoke free
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Save Your Money and Peace of Mind!

Disgusting. Hair and live bugs on the towels. Drug deal observed in parking lot. Super sketchy area. We were warned by a local not to stay here. Wound up checking out an hour after checking in due to the unsafe area/disgusting conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yesenia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was a pleasant stay but I found drugs outside in the parking lot and it looked a lil run down could use some updating .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carole

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was obvious that something nefarious was going on.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashaquanna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Merideth

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here with kids. It felt unsafe. The lights in the bathroom didn't work and it felt like there were holes under the carpet when you walked. I would NOT recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Chaz

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room wasnt as clean as the first time I booked here. Dirty towels with blood on it. Room smelled . Etc
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025