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Hilltop Express Inn

2.5 star property
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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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580 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT, 06340
  • Place, Fort Griswold State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 10 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Groton

Near the airport.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Groton motel, you'll find Fort Griswold State Park and Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park. Shennecossett Golf Course and Bluff Point State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fort Griswold State Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 9 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Mystic Seaport - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 8 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hilltop Express Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Groton motel
Hilltop Express Inn offers its guests a television in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Television in lobby
Hilltop Express Inn offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Groton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 0.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
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, and Discover.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilltop Express Inn to the airport?

Hilltop Express Inn is 1.1 mi (2-min drive) away from the New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hilltop Express Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hilltop Express Inn.

How close is Hilltop Express Inn to the beach?

This motel is 2.5 mi (5-min drive) from Eastern Point Beach and 4.7 mi (8-min drive) from Esker Point Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hilltop Express Inn offer free breakfast?

Hilltop Express Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hilltop Express Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Mohegan Sun Casino (19-min drive) and Foxwoods Resort Casino (23-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Express Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Hilltop Express Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Hilltop Express Inn have a pool?

Hilltop Express Inn does not have a pool.

Does Hilltop Express Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Hilltop Express Inn to downtown Groton?

Hilltop Express Inn is 0.9 mi away from Groton.

Hilltop Express Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 416 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Warren, Trenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
better than the $700 hotels in Canada
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Angelica

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The mattresses had a plastic cover over them so would be incredibly loud whenever you moved and due to the plastic you would overheat. The hotel has incredibly loud people and we barely got any sleep. It felt as if someone was moving upstairs, constantly scraping furniture on the ground. Constant people walking by our door speaking loudly. I was going to ask for a new room that wasn’t directly under them but no front staff coverage. The walls are super thin. Would not recommend at all if you want to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bonnie

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

Wouldn't recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kaitlyn

Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible experience. I gave the hotel a heads up that I was traveling with a service dog at booking weeks prior, which they didn’t mention at check in and I was pleasantly surprised, thinking they were simply not going to give me a hard time. Quite the opposite. The front desk saw him later on and promptly came to my room and repeatedly called, trying to force me to check out. I had to contact Expedia for support. They were demanding documentation (“service dog ID”) which any legitimate handler knows is not required and illegal to request, but people passing their pets off as service dogs sure love to use these fake documents to bring their pets everywhere. This is a perfect example of how that behavior impacts actual service dog handlers. The hotel was directed to the Americans with Disabilities Act for education but refused
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keicha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, very clean, large windows, half-kitchenette with large fridge, reliable WiFi, morning coffee, relatively quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I loved being out near the conservation area the beaches and golf! Kind of off the beaten path but right up my alley!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Definitely a good low cost option. Very clean. Impressed with the full sized refrigerator. Did have plastic on the mattress’s which really was no big deal. Good location with plenty of dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night, horrible. The bed was so uncomfortable I couldn’t even sleep. Pillows were horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ivette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrific

Great spot. Right in the middle of everything - food, stores, etc. would definitely come back here. Check in/out was super easy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good deal. Newly renovated rooms. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Walter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Drawers were broken rug was dirty and stained smelled in the hallways TV didn't really work among a few other things
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and perfect for the money and just a one night stop!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean safe and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dilenny

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Not bad for the price

The rooms are a decent size. I had 2 Queen beds. There was a full sized refrigerator and a microwave in the room. There is free coffee in the lobby from 7-10am.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SK

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay here one night. I recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No frills

Room was spacious and clean. Would defiantly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down, gap in the door even when locked. Person above us stomped around and dropped things on the floor until 4am. Breakfast was just coffee. Beds had plastic shee mattress barrier, pillows sucked, and bed was old.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025