The Capitol Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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440 Asylum St, Hartford, CT, 06103
  • Place, Bushnell Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, PeoplesBank Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Connecticut Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪18 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(35 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 area

Hartford

With a stay at The Capitol Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Hartford, within a 5-minute drive of Connecticut Convention Center and Xfinity Theatre. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bushnell Park and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from PeoplesBank Arena.

What's nearby

  • Bushnell Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • PeoplesBank Arena - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Connecticut Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Xfinity Theatre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

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

Hotel with free breakfast, near Xfinity Theatre
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Capitol Hotel. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1960
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - 2016
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

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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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The Capitol Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 98 out of 1058 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: The staff were pleasant and helpful. The room was spacious, clean and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast area was clean, spacious and a better complimentary breakfast than most other hotels offer. Cons: There was an unpleasant odor in some areas of the hotel. It was mild in our room, but still noticeable. The price seemed better than most, but when you add in the additional $15/day parking (optional), it is closer to what other hotels charge. The parking garage spaces were a little tight. The area is downtown, which made getting off and on the highways easy, but the area itself was dirty, loud, and felt a little unsafe outside the hotel at night. Also heard music blasting from the street a few times during the night, which awoke us from our sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Check in went great! The desk staff that checked us in was so kind and funny. The night staff and the security were horrible. Rude. We came back from a concert and were whispering in the lobby while waiting for food and the security guard was nothing short of a jerk. I would never stay there again just for that fact alone. The room we stayed in had something wrong with the plumbing and the toilet would barely flush and the sink drained so slow if at all, but after the way we were treated when we got back we weren’t about to call and say anything. 10/10 would NOT recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

BURTON, MT PLEASANT

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Icky

Avoid. One of the weaker hotels in Hartford. Depressing. Bad parking situation. Weird people all over outside. Nice staff. Icky rooms unfortunately
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convient a lot to do around the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John, New York

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

8/10 Good

Tamara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, blanket was basically just a sheet so that could have been better. The parking for the hotel was full and we had to pay an additional fee to park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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

Good value for the location, with some flaws

Having just checked out today, I will attempt to give a full, unbiased review of this hotel to help you decide if it’s right for you. To start, the hotel is located directly across from the CT State Capitol and you can safely walk to a variety of bars and restaurants nearby. As others have mentioned, parking is $15 per car per night but is definitely limited. When I arrived, the gentleman who checked me in warned that parking can be difficult when coming back later at night. I got back to the hotel just before midnight and there were 3 spots left in the garage. So keep this in mind if you plan on being out beyond midnight. The biggest issue I had (that others mentioned in reviews) is the KEYS! I first got into my room without issue, but after going back to my car and attempting to re-enter my room, the key didn’t work. I had the key in a different pocket from my phone and it still got deactivated (presumably by my AirPods). So make sure you keep the key away from ANYTHING electronic. The bed was on the firmer side, as were the pillows, but I thought both were comfortable and I slept well. In the morning, the hotel serves free breakfast from 6-9 during the week and 7-10 on weekends. The breakfast was better than expected and had eggs, meat, potatoes, waffles, etc. For the price and location, I thought it was a pretty good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey, Livingston Manor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel smells clean and good. Staff was friendly and the free breakfast had a big selection.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Braely

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Sewickley

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we walk into our room we were met with an overwhelming smell of marijuana that lingered throughout our short stay. There were other peoples hair in the bathroom, and some questionable stains on the ceiling/walls. The bed was extremely uncomfortable, and the bathroom configuration was not convenient. The toilet is a public restroom toilet as opposed to a residential one so the flusher is that kick stick behind the lid and inconvenient to access. Overall, I felt gross in the room and I would not stay here again. Positives- the mini fridge is not your typical small fridge That you usually see in hotel rooms, and the coffee in the room was Starbucks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Disliked: Staff & service

Great location.

Great location, nice views. The check in staff were all great! Friendly, funny, and super helpful! The night staff was terrible! The security guard is the most miserable person I have ever met! The room was clean. The pillows are flat and hard! The bed was not comfortable. Not the worst place I have ever stayed. Perhaps they should rethink their choice of staff for the night shift considering its a job in hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like the area as being across from the Capitol. Great hotel to stay at especially if your attending any activity across the way. Staff was also very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

valery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything except area around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Devoy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think it needed better bathroom set up, it’s kinda giving old but it’s good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

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

6/10 Okay

Roslyn

Liked: Staff & service
I found this Hotel Okay All around. What l Didn't Like Was the Parking. It Was Definitely too Expensive. It Was Very Disturbing to Me to Watch a Tow Truck take a Maroon SUV on Tow it out. I Noticed the SUV had a a Uber/ Lyft Sticker on the Windshield. This lets you know that this person Obviously Uses their Vehicle as a Way to make a living. IF You have to Charge a fee for parking so Be it. However make it a reasonable amount. To Hear the Receptionist say "The parking lot is not our Property or we dont control this an that ls Ridiculous to me.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John, New York

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom floor was so slippery, I fell.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025