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Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Hartford

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Reception
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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185 Brainard Rd, Hartford, CT, 06114
  • Place, Connecticut River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Colt Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Webster Theater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Studio, Sofabed, Work Desk, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Sofabed, Living Area, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sitting Area, Work Desk, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Bathtub, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Roll in Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Suite with Sofa Bed - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Hartford

South Meadows stay.Your stay at this South Meadows hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Webster Theater and Wethersfield Cove Park. Trinity College and Hartford Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Charter Oak Landing - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Connecticut River - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Colt Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Goodwin Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Webster Theater - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hartford Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Hartford
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 920 square feet (85 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Hartford hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 129 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 920 sq ft of conference space
  • 85 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2003
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites offers 129 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations are furnished with king sofa beds and day beds. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and first-run movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Hartford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • First-run movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • King sofa bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 1 to May 24:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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, 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
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites to the airport?

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites is 16.3 mi (19-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 Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites?

As of Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites on Mar 15, 2026 start from $100, 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 Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites.

Does Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites offer free breakfast?

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites have a pool?

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 1 to May 24.

Does Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites to downtown Hartford?

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites is 2.4 mi away from Hartford.

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1025 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Nice room. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great, no problems. Staff professional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharad

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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
my boyfriend and i stayed here, the rooms were clean and nice. the phone to the front desk didn’t work but we just went downstairs to get what we needed, and it was no issue for us! quiet and peaceful, definitely will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great front desk service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Santa Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay! Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Soleil

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst hotel ever. Dirty rooms, roaches, and the smell was absolutely awful. The other patrons were suspicious and it appeared that the building was be used by drug users and the hotel was facilitating them. I could not even spend one night. I had to move.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buffet style breakfast. There are several options. Rooms and common areas were clean. Helpful staff. The only problems i had was mot enough towels or soaps. Thst needs to be replenished daily. I will stay again. Ive never stayed at a BW. I was pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and helpful staff. Very clean and cozy room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Neftali

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room was fine. Staff was courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

tyrone

…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ally

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast always baron by 9am…not much for options. Kinda shabby, not the most well lit, well signed or well designed. Odd location. Good parking though
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Room was spacious, staff very nice. Breakfast was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Semone

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were friendly. It was convirntly located near the Trinity college campus which was perfect for my visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice, East Hartford

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025