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Reviews of Holiday Inn Hartford Downtown Area, an IHG Hotel 3 stars

100 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT 06108, United States

#3 of 4 hotels in East Hartford

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 393 hotel reviews

6.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Free WiFi

    6.6

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  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpet smell

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    7.0
    Good spot for access to downtown Hartford .
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was close to the convention center , easy check in, parking available.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Leisure Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were situated directly next door to a meeting room which meant we were woken really quite early by conferences with no advance warning

    Close proximity to city centre and just off the motorway; clean and comfortable room. 24 hour check in facility useful for varying flight times.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    the hotel could use some updating in the rooms. The shower head had mole on it.

    The staff was very good,

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    5.0
    Wouldn’t go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Leisure Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facility over all appeared clean but our room in particular was atrocious. Looked like it hadn’t been vacuumed in mos. Toothpaste smears on sink, and possibly blood smeared on bathroom floor. We were there for an even so after we checked in we didn’t spend much time there but when it was over and we returned to the room late at night that’s when I noticed.

    Very polite and helpful staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    6.0
    It was ok. I thought it was closer to Xfinity but we had to pay for a taxi. There’s no shuttle to x!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress and pillows were terrible. There’s NO SHUTTLE to Xfinity Thestre and Breakfast was way too much! Expensive. Price to high for crappy mattress and pillows. Maids were arguing in the hallway over a tip that got stolen.

    The bed and pillows were TERRIBLE. I was up all night and never got comfortable. The sheets felt wet! I didn’t sleep, my daughter barely slept

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast staff didn’t show up so we had no breakfast or coffee first day. Electrical issues in room

    Good location Room was clean Lobby was easily accessible

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    8.0
    Good and convenient place to hang your hat for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vague baked in old cigarette smell

    Staff was nice, room comfortable. Pool is large if a bit cold.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    5.0
    Good location for an over night but is expensive and needs an upgrade
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very dark - not convinced it was entirely clean Welcome was less than satisfactory at check-in Booking dot com said it included breakfast - at check in told it was not included but “it would be sorted” Then charged for breakfast with no flexibility It was awful. Cold. Poor quality (only meal in USA that was bad!). Asked for hot items and staff were very upset that we had done so and were not pleased 3 inedible breakfast and got 1 buffet for free. Not great. Pool was dirty and freezing. No towels at pool - they were all used and dirty. Called to get fresh ones. Did not show.

    It was located right off the Interstate which was handy The bed was very comfortable and the room was an excellent size

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    8.0
    I didn't get the $50 fee… I didn't use anything.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't get the $50 fee… I didn't use anything.

    They didn't give me the Saturday I asked for or the 50 dollars fee…

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Leisure Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Pool area was dirty.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The elevators were really small

    Super good location, was clean and fresh!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    6.0
    fair the coffee maker was broken and I reported it twice but nothing was done to fix or replace it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cost should not be so expensive!

    Too expensive!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    8.0
    Great place for a quick weekend getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Leisure Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ac unit seemed to have a difficult time keeping up with the high heat and humidity. Not really a dislike, but the shower curtain was extremely short and was difficult to keep in the shower. There was also evidence of different stains on the walls and some furniture.

    Convenient location, close to everything, clean, very accommodating to guests. When I arrived, the TV was not functioning. A repairman was available within 10 minutes to help. Liked the fact that the hotel is 100% smoke free.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could've been cleaner. No microwave

    Bed pillow Staff was polite and accommodating.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Leisure Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom

    The bathroom had no ventilation so it was musty

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    6.0
    disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    they forgot to clean they would not replace the caffeinated capsules even after asking for one the breakfast was not available Sunday

    location. clean the first day

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    5.0
    My fourth and last stay
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    service from front desk older & restaurant dinning staff ⭐️⭐️

    location & service of cleaning staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    6.0
    Good for a quick stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was not included in the rate, toiletries could have been much better / included more of the product, Shower head was very odd shaped and not in a good position for an adult, had to be careful not to hit head on it constantly. Top floor was evacuated due to heavy rains causing leaks (luckily we were not on top floor) obviously some maintenance is needed on the building. I feel the rate per night is a little high for this facility.

    Room was good for one night stay, Breakfast had lots of options, location was good for the reason we were staying.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    7.0
    Beds were comfortable but our room needed a thorough cleaning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was nice and spacious but the wallpaper was pealing and had stains on it. Foot rest had a white stain which grossed me out. Vending machine on the 4th floor wasn’t working. Water pressure was insane. It was so strong that it couldn’t drain fast enough. We checked out around 7:45am to get breakfast. We had a 9am event to go to that was just 4 min away. We wanted to get breakfast on property since it says they open at 7am. Restaurant was closed because cook hasn’t made it in yet. Another couple said they had been waiting since 7:15am. Very disappointing.

    Had ample parking. 4 min drive to the Connecticut Convention Center.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    kids were running around banging on people’s doors and no one did anything about it

    the property was fine

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower had low water pressure. Desk lamp lightbulb was out. Front desk staff should smile more and act like they want to be there.

    Location and plenty of parking

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No food anywhere in the building. Got hungry late at night and had to drive around looking for food.

    Clean big room.

    Stayed in February 2023

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