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The Capitol Hotel

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a large window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit. - The Capitol Hotel (Hartford)
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of a cityscape. - The Capitol Hotel (Hartford)
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Close to PeoplesBank Arena and Connecticut Convention Center, The Capitol Hotel provides free full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a snack bar/deli.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

Deluxe Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a blue accent wall.

Standard Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(59 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a blue accent wall.

Superior Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of a cityscape.

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Hartford, a neighborhood in Hartford, The Capitol Hotel is in the entertainment district. Hartford Stage and Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include First Church of Christ and Travelers Tower. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at PeoplesBank Arena or Dunkin' Donuts Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Hartford travel guide
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440 Asylum St, Hartford, CT, 06103

What's nearby

  • A large fountain with statues, surrounded by trees and flowers, in front of a grand building with a dome.
    Bushnell Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • An ornate theater interior with intricate ceiling designs and a stage.
    Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • An indoor exhibit with a hurricane force display, a timeline exhibit, and a rock cycle exhibit.
    Connecticut Science Center
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A city skyline with modern buildings, a river, and a bridge.
    Connecticut Convention Center
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • PeoplesBank Arena
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hartford Union Station
    2 min walk
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pigs Eye Pub
    2 min walk
  • Feng Chophouse
    6 min walk
  • Allyn St Parking Lot
    3 min walk
  • Blackeyed Sally's
    2 min walk
  • Max Downtown
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Null
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1960
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 30 2027 to May 31 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 15.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit/debit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Capitol Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Capitol Hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 15.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The Capitol Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Capitol Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Capitol Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Hartford, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bushnell Park and PeoplesBank Arena. Hartford Downtown Farmers Market and Hartford Stage are also within 10 minutes. Hartford Union Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Capitol Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1617 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1617 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 302 out of 1617 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 188 out of 1617 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 188 out of 1617 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bathroom was dirty and the tub was stingy. The lotion had clearly been used and there was hair caught in the lid. The tiles in the bathroom were all dusty. The freezer had a block of ice in it and couldn’t be used. The noise from the next door room was coming through the vent and was so loud. I had to turn in the bathroom light and close the door just for a little quiet. The bed was decent. Checked out at 6 am.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice snd clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, old building , old facilities , , the doors didn’t work, thin walls , the bathroom toilet and facet is outdated, felt like a senior assisted care facility or hospital and not clean. Smelled muggy .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Gym was missing a lot of weights & some of the machines didn’t work. Breakfast was subpar. Room was ok, nothing to write home about.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A/C very loud, bathroom questionably clean, bed hard/ stiff, staff moderately helpful. If you we staying more than one night you have to ask to have room cleaned and for new towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water is lukewarm. The key card does not respond. The walls are thin, so I can hear voices from the next room and the opening and closing of doors is noisy. Because the railway is nearby, it is noisy even at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedsheets were stained and the shower walls had moldy grout. I left within 30 minutes of checking in due to the state of the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good condition
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No chair in the room, the most uncomfortable slab of a mattress, only Two bath towels, and stains on the bed spread. Virtually no blankets. This was the most disappointing stay. They also charge you a $100 deposit, which will not be refunded for 5-7 business days after you check out, and charge you for parking without telling you. In fact, when we were checked in, the guy told us parking was free with our stay. An obvious lie because we were charged. Would never ever ever go back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gracias muy bueno
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for 1 night because we were going to an event at the Arena which is around the corner. The location was good. The woman that checked us in was super nice and helpful. Close to restaurants and the train (if you need it). The bed was not terrible but the blanket was not warm. We asked for an additional blanket that we had to go pick up at the front desk and it was just as flimsy as the one on the bed. I was cold most of the night because the air was blowing right on me and the slats on the a/c-heat didn't move. For a king bed, there were two standard sized pillows and a fake "throw" pillow. The lobby had a "store" but didn't sell anything useful to me. No shower cap, no razors sold at said store...nothing. Because the hotel is located in the heart of the city, there was a lot of noise from outside. Sirens etc. Walls were pretty thin too. Room came with continental breakfast that was ok. I didn't eat anything there, but my husband did and said it tasted awful. Best part of the stay was the proximity to The Russel - a restaurant - and from our room, we had a fabulous view of the Capitol building. If cost is your driver for choosing a place to stay in Hartford near the arena it's ok...but I might have spent the extra money to stay somewhere else a little nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PAY FOR PARKING even though it says parking included. Rooms were dirty with some water damage to ceilings and some dark stains. There were gnats or fruit flies in the rooms. You could hear the flushing from other rooms and the railroad is right next to the hotel so you can hear it pretty clearly. Sheets are thin. Breakfast was okay, no waffles even though there was a sign saying there would be. Gym is two treadmills and six dumbells. Staff was kind and helpful but don't be fooled by photos
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service
It's was an okay place to stay. First room the shower didn't work so they switched me. Next day I couldn't get into the garage and my key card stopped working. Staff was on their phones and not attentive. Bedding was THIN. The location was good and the rooms were quiet. Tiny garage underground that's hard to navigate in anything but a small car. Breakfast was adequate but not refilled in a timely manner. No cream cheese for bagels, no milk for cereal the first morning, no butter or cream cheese the next morning. Very minimal for advertising a hot breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as the description, everything broken and dirty, we had to change hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient to walk all the places in downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The price was reasonable, and the hotel was comfortable overall. However, the mattresses were a bit too firm, the rooms smelled musty, and the cleanliness could have been better. With some improvements in housekeeping and room freshness, the overall experience would be much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They charged an extra unpublished $100. in "booking fees" when I checked in. My room had only 1 lamp working. The toilet didn't flush well. There was only one outlet working. The only outlet in the bathroom didn't work. Chambermaids and breakfast staff were nice. Front desk not helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay Good and have good breakfast！
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The on-line photos of this hotel and the room are miss-leading. I failed to read the reviews of this hotel before booking. If I had, I would have never booked it. It was late, we were tired and due to seasonal popularity in the area and a 3 day holiday weekend, lodging was difficult to find. This room was advertised as a deluxe suite, but it was not deluxe and not a suite, it was just an old room! was certainly NOT worth nearly $300.00/night!!! The management was friendly and a secure basement parking garage was available, but hotel is old and has not been maintained. Upon entering the room, we actually considered sleeping in our SUV. The room was dingey, worn and very, very smelly!!! The carpeting was filthy, stained and had not been cleaned in forever! To mask the stench, my guess is that the management sprayed some sort of air freshener, but it was "over the top" and only made it worse. My wife and I didn't want to touch any surfaces! Pillows appeared to be stained under the pillow cases... fortunately, we travel with our own and didn't use them. Towels were clean, but didn't smell "fresh"... same with the bed linens. In the small refrigerator, the freezer was almost completely frozen, leaving no room for our travel freezer packs. Breakfast was included, but we didn't want to stay and eat, we just wanted out. Hell, we didn't even take the free water bottles. I recommend avoiding staying in this hotel at any cost!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Book this hotel for festivals and events, it's right in the main part of HARTFORD.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property has an overall smell and is really run down. Unfortunately it was the only hotel available in the area. The room wasn’t very clean, toilet had a water leak. Outside the building was dirty and really run down as well with homeless across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is clean and in a good location if you need access to downtown or the capitol. The bed was very hard and the pillows were almost completely flat. They only had a sheet and a very thin duvet cover on the bed. The towels were also quite small. I think if they got new mattresses and linens, the experience of staying here would be much improved.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and clean property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026