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Economy Inn

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel in East Hartford with free parking

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The Economy Inn welcomes families with practical comforts and thoughtful amenities. Enjoy in-room WiFi, an on-site grocery store, and a playground for kids. Multilingual staff are ready to assist, and a cup of coffee or tea awaits in the lobby.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
490 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06108

What's nearby

  • Pratt and Whitney Headquarters - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Connecticut Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • XL Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Xfinity Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hartford Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rebel Dog Coffee Co. - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pappys Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Economy Inn

Family-friendly hotel near Connecticut Convention Center
Economy Inn provides amenities like a grocery/convenience store and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room, a gift shop, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 83 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 27-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge East Hartford
Econo Lodge Hotel East Hartford
Econo Lodge Motel East Hartford
Econo Lodge
Economy Inn Hotel
Economy Inn East Hartford
Economy Inn Hotel East Hartford
Econo Lodge East Hartford Hwy 5
Econo Lodge East Hartford Hartford

Frequently asked questions

Is Economy Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Economy Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Economy Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Economy Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Economy Inn located?

This family-friendly East Hartford hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Connecticut River, Cabela's, and Colt Park. Mortensen Riverfront Plaza and Riverside Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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