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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

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

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 State Armory 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
  • Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dunkin' Donuts Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Max Downtown - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Agave Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trumbull Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Club NV - ‬2 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.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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
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 fire extinguisher, 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

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

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 Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Capitol Hotel on Mar 29, 2026 start from $105, including 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. 444 out of 1194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 116 out of 1194 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

KyDer

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Room was clean, they have breakfast from 6am-9am, parking was $15 a night they’ll take it out of the deposit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Yumiko

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: Convenient location in downtown. Decent buffet breakfast. Helpful staff. Nice lounge chairs in the front lobby. Cons: Difficult to navigate parking spaces, which were narrow, and closely packed together. Sparse bedding with no extra blankets. Three out of the four machines in the fitness room were not functioning and had no indication of when they would be repaired. Some of the free weights were missing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
breakfast was very good, the room was clean, however the lock to the door using the key to it was not easy to open, we had to get help from staff to open it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was ok but the temp was inconsistent. It was warm in the room but the bathroom was cold! We could hear all types of noises through out the night. I heard a train twice, some equipment type racket somewhere in the hall. The heat was loud when it went on and off and you could hear outside noise. The elevators were very cold too. Free breakfast is offered 7am to 10am. We went at 8:45 and got the last 2 syrofoam plates. They had hash brown potatoes, sausage patties and what appeared to be overcooked fried eggs. There was one egg left and my husband had it bc I skipped it. It didn’t look appetizing at all. The hash browns were cold. The sausage patties weren’t bad. The Breakfast pastries and muffins were wiped out. There were 2 bagels left, we had those. No bowls for the cereal. 1 apple was in a bowl and they had yogurt cups. No one came to refill any of the hot food choices they offered. There were no plates left so people got in line and walked away. About 30 min after we sat, around 9:15, we saw them bring out bagels and bread for toast and followed 5 min later with muffins and danish. Plates and bowls came out last! Breakfast was mediocre, at best! The coffee was good. Considering we went before 9, most of items were wiped out and no one came to check on food and supplies. Several people just left with no food. I liked that it was walking distance to the
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Roman J

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was curtious and conscientious. The hotel is rundown, especially the common areas and the garage. It is right next to the train station and as a light sleeper, I could hear the screeching of the tracks in the middle of the night. My daughter who was with me didn’t hear anything, but just a note of caution for fellow light sleepers. Room was clean, just dated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danny

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel lobby had one lamp on and no AC on. Felt very uninviting and COLD walking into the hotel. Got our room and it was locked from the inside AND a smoke alarm, low battery was going off. Requested a new room. The beds were VERY firm, the bathtub drain was backup so I was standing in 2inches of water every shower. Only 1 towel was provided (2 people stayed in the room). Sounded like people were doing WWE upstairs and the halls smelled of weed. A security hold of $100 was charged TWICE. The only good thing about the stay was the view of the Capitol building from our room and the distance to PeopleBank Arena. I highly recommend staying away from this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel and our room was clean. The check in process was easy. The reason I gave them a three rating is because the TV did not work and apparently hadn’t been for a few days. Also, I called in the morning and asked if we could check in at 2:00 and was told yes. But when we arrived, they said they made a mistake and we couldn’t.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lois

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lois

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keystone

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aditya

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Washroom was clogged, bathtub had drainage issues.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and floors need to be taking care of. Great hotel, just need to renovate to have a hotel worthy of the views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Idella

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

6/10 Okay

Christine

Traveled with group
the room was clean, but the lock on the door needs repair. They didn't have ice, but his could have been known to the customer and not let them go looking for ice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ethan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025