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Hilltop Express Inn

2.5 star property
Convenient and comfortable lodging near the New London Ferry Dock, with easy self-parking that makes coming and going hassle-free for travelers

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Hilltop Express Inn provides a practical base for ferry travelers, with in-room WiFi that keeps guests connected. The lobby offers a comfortable spot to relax with its TV, while the convenient self-parking eliminates transportation worries.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Groton, Hilltop Express Inn is near the airport. Mystic Downtown Marina and Mystic Seaport are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Ocean Beach Park. USS Nautilus Memorial and The Submarine Force Library and Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Groton travel guide
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580 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT, 06340

What's nearby

  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
    Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
    10 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Mystic Seaport
    Mystic Seaport
    10 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fort Griswold State Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mystic Downtown Marina
    9 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • New London Union Station
    8 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    2 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cumberland Farms
    2 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    20 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Bamboo House
    3 min drive
  • Wendy's
    17 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Express Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Express Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Express Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hilltop Express Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, Shennecossett Golf Course, and Bluff Point State Park. Garde Arts Center and New London Ferry Dock are also within 3 mi (5 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

Hilltop Express Inn Reviews

6.6

6.8

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 449 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Radoslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. We stayed 9 days in total and felt very confortable and safe. Room, fridge, microwave, and sheets were clean. Room interior also looks nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room, perfect for contractor( shipyard), very chill staff, would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean quite and great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weird smell when you enter room but we put air fresheners and everything was perfect 👌 Room has alot of space Good size refrigerator A/C and Heater works Good People in front desk are nice and work with you Very good place for what you pay
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good room for the price and for a quick overnight stay. I stayed here with my family and all was fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was quite clean and close to the highway. Everything seemed dated to 10-15 years old but it was clean and well maintained. I’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nikky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice, prices are good, rooms are clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was nice, clean rooms, clean bathroom. The gentleman at the desk was very accommodating and kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay for the night front staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. HUGE refrigerator. I was expecting a mini. TV not working first day but management fixed it right away. The area is very quiet. Pizzeria and burger spot directly next door. Traveled alone for some quiet/me time. Would come back again. JR
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nikky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners are very nice, prices are good, rooms are renovated and clean 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nikky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and clean spot for the money and excellent service every time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place next door, I think it’s called Sneeker’s Cafe. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is annexcellent value for the price. We highly recommend for a family or even just couples. Closes to shopping, food, and 15 minutes to Mohegan Sun.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is very clean. The staff was friendly and made me feel right at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Not bad for the price

The rooms are a decent size. I had 2 Queen beds. There was a full sized refrigerator and a microwave in the room. There is free coffee in the lobby from 7-10am.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for the value. Full size fridge, microwave and a nice bathroom and kitchen areas. It is my go to hotel when I have to do anything at Mohegan.Sun or Foxwoods
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a good nights rest brand new big comfortable, clean bed, brand new bathroom tub, and shower refrigerator freezer microwave air conditioning definitely will stay here again. The staff was very friendly and nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed for one night, but was pleasantly surprised at the spacious room, (I stayed in the king room) and for an affordable option, o sleep well and has everything you would need, including a full size fridge. It had a nice tv also. The reviews didn’t steer me wrong.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We talked to the front desk about our heating unit being a little noisy and they REPLACED THE ENTIRE THING in 20 mins. Wonderful service and very nice. The place was very clean with updates, especially for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Job

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

Exceeded expectations for the price

Great deal for a Saturday night. GF and I went to a show at Foxwoods and stayed here. The room was very clean and the window view was very pleasant while laying in bed. Microwave and fridge were awesome. My only complaint is that the bed was not that comfortable but we would stay here again given the affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Devika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very simple and minimalistic! Clean! One of our three rooms smelt like cigarettes but customer services was very accommodating and problem solved quickly without complaint.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jordyn Amir

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

Clean affordable simple room!

The room was clean and smelled clean. The fridge was very clean and full sized! Basic clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and professional. Rooms are very clean and fairly operational. Limited hours for staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. Room was clean and spacious. Full size fridge was a pleasant surprise. Comfortable bed, big TV and nice bathroom. It was close to the highway and to a main road which gave me two easy made getting to Mohegan Sun. Fast food restaurants and convenient stores nearby. Definitely got more than my money's worth from this inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024