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Economy Inn

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

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Interior
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, 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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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, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

East Hartford is home to Economy Inn. East Hartford Golf Course and Keney Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Hartford Downtown Farmers Market and Blue Back Square. Traveling with kids? Consider Cabela's, or check out an event or a game at Rentschler Field.
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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
  • ‪Pappys Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk

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 coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and a gift shop
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

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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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Reviews

Economy Inn Reviews

5.8

5.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

6.2

Staff & service

5.8

Eco-friendliness

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 158 out of 556 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guy at the front desk was incredibly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was nice for the price, could definitely use some updating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jodeyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No early checkin. Budget motel. Did see a few sketchy people hanging around the parking lot. Comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nikiella

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were strands of hair on the bathroom floor, and the bed didn’t appear clean either, so imagine the condition of the tub.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikerson

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WENDKOUNI

Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, room was clean but smelled of cigarettes. Perfect for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TaQuesta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the price and that the room comes with fridge and microwave
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Disliked: Amenities
It was Ok! Served its purpose for one night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

brandon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely dusty room as well as roach infestation there was a dead roach on the nightstand the first time walking in save your money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yesenia

Liked: Amenities
It was a pleasant stay but I found drugs outside in the parking lot and it looked a lil run down could use some updating .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yesenia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs to be updated plus some jacuzzi rooms need to be smoke free
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They was not good water in the shower plus the at all rooms was dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hyunjin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inn itself was not as bad as I expected. However, there was leaking from the ceiling and staff just did not
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always easy check in, clean and kind staff. I had an excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simone

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room wreaked of smoke the moment we opened the door. The shelves in the fridge were rusted. The bathroom fixtures were rusted and we opted not to shower. The hotel was so full of smoke we couldn't sleep. They need to make serious changes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

dawn

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The floor was not clean. Need to mop.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nadia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never stay here. They were not well staffed room was nasty. Door did not lock. Complained to the staff and they proceeded to not accommodate anything. And did not offer a refund. Would not recommend. Oh and there are videos.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Madelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad condition room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new make over looks great only thing they need a different shower head beside that the room was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

joao

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Getto place,loud,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Connor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is ok not bad. The only thing is jacuzzi are small
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Merideth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here with kids. It felt unsafe. The lights in the bathroom didn't work and it felt like there were holes under the carpet when you walked. I would NOT recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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