Hilton Garden Inn is a mid-range, business-friendly brand known for consistent rooms, an on-site restaurant and a straightforward style, and the Hartford South Glastonbury property brings that approach to the suburbs south of the city. Rooms generally offer comfortable beds, a desk, a refrigerator and microwave in many cases, and good lighting for working. Compared with the all-suite alternatives, a Hilton Garden Inn offers a more traditional hotel experience with a restaurant and bar on site, which means you can have dinner without getting back into the car. For many travelers, that convenience after a day of driving is worth as much as a kitchen.
The Glastonbury setting is calm and green. The town sits on the east side of the Connecticut River, with farmland, orchards and a small-town center a short distance away, and the hotel is close to major roads for quick routes to downtown Hartford, Route 2 toward Foxwoods and the shoreline, and I-91 for New Haven and Springfield. Downtown Hartford's museums, the Capitol and Bushnell Park are about twenty minutes away, and Old Wethersfield and Dinosaur State Park are even closer.
Typical features include a fitness room, an indoor pool at many Hilton Garden Inn locations, meeting space and free parking at suburban sites, although each of these should be confirmed for this specific property. Business travelers appreciate the work-friendly rooms and the predictable service, while leisure travelers appreciate the lower stress of arriving at a hotel with simple parking and an on-site meal. Rates are often competitive with downtown hotels and can be lower when conventions fill the center.
The hotel is a good fit for road-trippers, families who want a pool and a restaurant, and visitors with business in the Glastonbury and South Windsor corridor. It is less well suited to travelers who want to walk to restaurants or theaters, because the area is built for cars. If you are planning a food-focused trip, Glastonbury has a decent range of casual restaurants, and the hotel staff can suggest nearby options.
Check your dates for foliage season, college graduation weekends and conventions, when availability tightens. A good tactic is to book a refundable rate early and check again closer to your trip, as hotel prices in the Hartford area can move with demand. Ask for a quiet room away from the highway side if you are a light sleeper.
Guests who plan to dine at the hotel should check restaurant hours, which can be shorter on weekends, and ask about nearby alternatives in town when the kitchen is closed. Hilton Honors members can often use points here when downtown rates are high, which is worth checking before you book a stay in busy periods.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant and bar on site
- ✓Fitness room
- ✓Mid-range business-friendly rooms
- ✓Quiet suburban setting
- ✓Quick highway access
- ✓Meeting space
- ✓Refrigerator and microwave (confirm room type)
- ✓On-site parking
Good questions
Is there a restaurant on site?+
Hilton Garden Inn properties typically have a restaurant and bar, but check the current hours.
How far is downtown Hartford?+
About twenty minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Is it walkable to shops and restaurants?+
The area is designed for cars, so most guests drive.
