Downtown East Hartford, Connecticut
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Hotels
Ramada East Hartford
363 Roberts Street
East Hartford, Connecticut
Comfort Inn & Suites East Hartford
333 Roberts Street
East Hartford, Connecticut
Holiday Inn Hartford Downtown Area
100 East River Drive
East Hartford, Connecticut
Econo Lodge
490 Main St
East Hartford, Connecticut
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Harford
351 Pitkin Steet
East Hartford, Connecticut
Hotel Tips
Always tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.
Elevators are notorious for being a nuisance so ask to be roomed on the top floor and as far away as possible. Most hotels book nearby rooms last so hopefully they have availability elsewhere.
Policies vary on the availability of pet friendly rooms to it is wise to be open, honest and upfront during the booking process. You may find yourself kicked out or even paying a large deposit if you are not in a pet-friendly hotel and bring one anyway. New ADA laws are fuzzy though as service animals are not required to be documented and proprietors are legally not allowed to ask if the animal is a pet vs. a service animal.
Things To Do
East Hartford is the place to buy jewelry offered by downtown merchants with a wide variety of lovely earrings, necklaces, bracelets and of course diamond rings. You are sure to find the top artisan brands and jewelry maker that brings a special touch to each piece offered.
East Hartford brings smiles by way of doughnuts and pastries made fresh daily for your enjoyment. Everyone has their favorite of course but having a variety of bakeries is what makes downtown so special. Fritters, scones and pies oh my!
East Hartford shopping is better than online shopping so that you can touch, feel, smell and taste as an experience with an item before deciding to purchase it for yourself or as a gift. Local merchants have hand selected their inventory to provide a unique selection for your downtown.
Why Do You Love Downtown?
Tim Dygert
Very cool stores.
CJ
Great vibe to this town! My mom lives in Medford so when I come to visit, I like to stop in Ashland.
Kathy Burchett
I've never been and I would like to visit the downtown area, during my visit. During our last visit, we were not aware of a downtown area. Thank You!!!
Laura
Very charming.
Randy Swansen
We haven't been before, but we're looking forward to coming down next week!
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