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Comfort Inn & Suites East Hartford
333 Roberts Street
East Hartford, Connecticut

Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Harford
351 Pitkin Steet
East Hartford, Connecticut

Holiday Inn Hartford Downtown Area
100 East River Drive
East Hartford, Connecticut

Ramada East Hartford
363 Roberts Street
East Hartford, Connecticut

Econo Lodge
490 Main St
East Hartford, Connecticut


Hotel Tips

Upon check-in, slip the desk agent a tip and ask for the best room they can find at your current booked rate. Often times a quick $10 or $20 bill can go a long way towards the mood of the person who directly decides where you lay your head for the night.

Ask to be shown a room before you check-in which signals the front desk agent to show the best room available to sell it right away. This can put you in the best room available at that time and gives you the ability to check for cleanliness, smells and sounds before transacting with the hotel.

Bring an actual credit card to avoid deposits and pre-authorizations consuming money in your checking account which will reduce your available balance. Hotels that accept paper cash often ask for a hefty deposit to cover potential damages in your room leaving you scrambling to find an ATM.



Things To Do

East Hartford has a great collection of barber shops to choose from if you want to take a little off the top, get a clean shave or to trim your moustache or beard. Take a moment to consider buying some styling gel, beard oil or wax and always tip well.

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 is a great place to rent a bike and take it for a ride around downtown. There are many bike shops that sell bike and accessories as well as provide service and tuning on your ride. Don't forget your helmet and other protective gear such as reflective gear, headlight and horn.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Kathy Tidmarsh
will be staying in Aug. 2017 and looking forward to enjoying your town

Mary Warszynski
I have not been there yet. I am planning a family outing for March.

Erin Lawless
The shops and bakery make it an appealing destination for people who want to keep small businesses going by enjoying those shops as well

Taylor Stainbrook
I've never been to Spicewood but my sisters and I will be coming on June 2nd for a sister vacay weekend.

Darle & Tom Warta
Convent, close, & friendly people!


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