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Economy Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, red sinks, and a black countertop. - Economy Inn (East Hartford)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a telephone, and a door. - Economy Inn (East Hartford)
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Economy Inn provides amenities like a grocery/convenience store and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a telephone, and a door.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, red sinks, and a black countertop.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a patterned curtain.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a patterned curtain.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a telephone, and a door.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

East Hartford is home to Economy Inn. Hugenot House and Travelers Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cabela's and Connecticut Science Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, or check out an event or a game at PeoplesBank Arena. Visit our East Hartford travel guide
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490 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06108

What's nearby

  • A river winding through a densely forested valley with hills on either side.
    Connecticut River
    17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • East Hartford Shopping Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pratt and Whitney Headquarters
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Charter Oak Landing
    1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • PeoplesBank Arena
    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
  • Augie and Ray's
    2 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    10 min walk
  • Subway
    12 min walk

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Economy Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Economy Inn Reviews

6.4

6.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

6.2

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 788 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 788 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 788 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 788 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 191 out of 788 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is clean the beds are comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very clean and every stores are close by a lot of parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management was fantastic! Upgraded to king room that was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and a very comfortable bed. Was next to highway but still very quiet. Close to many restaurants and shops. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and there were parking right in front of the door
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
They’re very respectful people, convenient and they have smoking and non-spoken rooms, which is good for people who do smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice discrete spot to go, walk right outside your door to fresh air. Quiet area local to attractions in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was definitely economy. Fine for the night. Room didn’t have any ashtrays but it smelled like smoke or perhaps just musty. There was no bathmat for the shower and no extra towels to use no extra blanket and only 3 small pillows. The WiFi password at check in and on the key case was incorrect. When I mentioned it at checkout, they were aware of the error and never mentioned it at check in. Location was good- right off the highway. As I said, for one night, it was reasonably priced and you got what you paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very professional and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and for a smoking room had a very faint smell of cigarettes overall perfect for a 1-2 nigh stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Tishanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival the person at the front was the only good experience we received. My friend and I came out to see a concert and wanted to be close to the location so that’s the ONLY reason for the stay, but I wouldn’t recommend AT ALL. Check in was easy, then going to our room we seen legs coming down a set of stairs we needed to walk up to get to our room. There was a man knocked out looking half dead on the stairs, we seen a used condom wrapper with the condom next to it on the same set of stairs when leaving the location. The toilet was barely flushing so we knew it would become a problem. After the third use (just pee) it clogged on us and we called the front desk. Before the attendant came though the toilet cleared out. We found a used tampon under the toilet and it just smelled of old people when entering the room. Next morning the toilet wouldn’t flush so we called the front desk again only to be met with complete rudeness. We were told since we clogged it up we need to come get the plunger…I was appalled. This was not the nice man we met upon arrival, this was a short older man with a beard and glasses, just a rude person and bad customer service all around. We didn’t even shower there, we left the very next morning before checkout. Never again….Dont Do It. Stay Far Far away…..I warned you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Taburica

Disliked: Amenities
Let's be real...you get what you pay for. Sketchy at best...If you are looking for white glove service...this is not it. On the flip side...my room was clean. While I was out...someone came in made the bed, replaced dirty towels... and tidied up...thank you. If you want an inexpensive place to lay your head...and you are not tooooo picky...this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bettyann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is always spotless
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
I was able to park my car right outside my room in the spacious lot. This location is in a nice neighborhood and meets the bare minimum.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harry

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

Great stay.

Decent place, clean and well kept. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to highway and price was really good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean the couple nights. I see there, they also allow pets, which is nice for pet lovers. The parking is good for truck drivers versus regular people. The air of ventilation is good. They have a bathroom window. You can open up as well as an AC to kind of like get the air flowing through if you wanna like kind of air out your room. Also, I like the fact that they have smoking and non-smoking for people who do like to smoke. It makes it comfortable further stay which is not allowed in a lot of facilities. Overall a decent place to stay is the Access on and off the highway also
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Monuhar

Disliked: Amenities
I'm going to say at least the room was clean , worst part was the hot tub was broken ,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

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

Economy Inn - a GREAT stay!

The Economy Inn was a great, comfortable, clean and conveniently located place for my wife and I to stay in the Hartford area! My 95 year old mother was with us and she loved it too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Surprisingly nice

Surprisingly clean, comfy, and quiet for a motel within spitting distance of an interstate off ramp. Nicely located with access to food venues. Including a dispensary directly out front, if you’re into that sort of thing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ewa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicley surprised, very clean and refreshed rooms plenty of space grate value for the money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024