The Capitol Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Hartford

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Food and drink
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Food and drink
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Hartford

Heart of Hartford.At this Downtown Hartford hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bushnell Park and PeoplesBank Arena. Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Hartford Downtown Farmers Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bushnell Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • PeoplesBank Arena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Connecticut State Capital - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts - 9 min walk - 0.5 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

  • ‪Blackeyed Sally's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pigs Eye Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Agave Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Club NV - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Laetus Restaurant & Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Capitol Hotel

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Hartford
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Capitol Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of The Capitol Hotel was completed in 2016.

This 3-star Hartford hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Built in 1960
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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 complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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)

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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 or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 17 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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Red Roof PLUS Hartford
Capitol Hotel Hartford
The Capitol Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member Hartford
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Red Roof PLUS+ Hartford Downtown
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Holiday Inn Express Hartford Downtown
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Capitol Hotel to the airport?

The Capitol Hotel is 16.7 mi (24-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 The Capitol Hotel?

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Capitol Hotel on Dec 14, 2025 start from $89.1, 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 The Capitol Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Capitol Hotel.

Does The Capitol Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Capitol Hotel offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Capitol Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Capitol Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Capitol Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 15.00 per day.

Does The Capitol Hotel have a pool?

The Capitol Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Capitol Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Capitol Hotel to downtown Hartford?

The Capitol Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Hartford.

The Capitol Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 99 out of 1082 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property comes off a bit sketchy. Legit felt like I needed to look over my shoulders & consistently check my surrounds. But hey that’s what you get when you wanna be cheap 🙄
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Saidra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We needed a place to rest our head for the night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Close to things
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

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

8/10 Good

Travis

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

10/10 Excellent

Dekita

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

I cant Reilly say much i didnt make it to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacques

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very convenient to downtown short walk to the Capitol Building and to the Secretary of state's office where I needed to do some work right across the street from the train station will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenny

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

10/10 Excellent

Deidrisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Rutik

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Poor Air Quality

The majority of the room is pretty clean. It’s obvious that the little carpet they do have in the room is old and dingy. However, I did witness housekeeping leaving an empty room with a carpet cleaning machine, so I presume they do actually clean it. I appreciated the fact that the larger portion of flooring is not carpeted. Along with the bathroom. The problem I have is with the air quality. There is not an exhaust fan in the bathroom. There is an air vent in the bathroom, but it does not function. That’s a good thing though because it is caked in dust! The air conditioner is also caked in dust as well as broken pieces of the air conditioner itself lying right inside the unit. If only they took a few extra minutes to clean the coating of dust from these areas this review would have been much higher. Sure the price is low, but that should be due to the fact that the place is old. The bathroom fixtures are old. The heating/cooling unit is old. The linens and towels are basic and the towels don’t match, so sure the price can be low. Unfortunately, the amount of dust is a huge turn off. It far outweighs the free breakfast everyday that includes hot food, make your own waffles, and yogurt. For me a cleaner room is preferable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

lexi

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
not very dog friendly. no place for dog to go to the bathroom and instead have to walk down the road to a park. Hidden fee for parking. disappointed and smells like cigarettes in hallway and room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yulonda

Liked: Cleanliness
The door wasn't working correctly, and I had to move into the room across the hall. The front staff placed me on the 9th floor, but the second room had a great view of the Connecticut State Capitol.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cody

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thank you for having us and our dogs. Nice spot to be.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MICHELLE, Daly City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Close to train station and downtown. Also across from the train station and across from Bushnell Park
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When was comfortable the refrigerator was leaking and one of our blankets was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamarkus

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In the bathroom I did not feel comfortable taking a shower. There was hair in the tub and in the sink. There is an old used bar of soap with a piece of hair dried on top
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to train station and easy to walk around. Smooth check-in and solid place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was a bit older and small but the accomodations were otherwise great. Staff was really friendly and accommodating. Very welcoming - would definitely come back for another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025