Homewood Suites by Hilton is Hilton's all-suite, extended-stay brand, and the Hartford Downtown property gives visitors a spacious alternative to a standard hotel room. Suites usually include a separate living area, a kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, microwave and cooktop, and a sleeper sofa in addition to the bed, making them well suited to families, groups of colleagues and travelers who want to settle in. The brand's usual features include a free hot breakfast each morning and a weeknight evening social, though schedules and offerings can change. For a trip that mixes sightseeing with day trips to Yale in New Haven or the Farmington Valley, having a kitchen and a living room can make the difference between a stay that feels cramped and one that feels like a temporary apartment.
Location is the other half of the case. The hotel sits in downtown Hartford, with the Capitol, Bushnell Park, Main Street and the Wadsworth Atheneum within walking distance. The Connecticut Science Center, the riverfront and the convention center are a short walk or ride, and the Hartford rail station is nearby for the Hartford Line to New Haven or Springfield. A car makes it easy to reach the Farmington Avenue literary houses, Elizabeth Park and the Farmington Valley, although rideshares are also an option.
What to expect inside
Clean, practical rooms with work space, free Wi-Fi at many Hilton properties, a fitness room and guest laundry. Pets are accepted at some Homewood locations with fees, so ask in advance if you are traveling with an animal. Parking is usually a daily charge at downtown hotels, and the number of spaces can be limited at busy times. The area is quiet in the evening, so plan dinner ahead, and use the hotel's front desk for recommendations on places to eat.
Compared with the nearby Residence Inn and Candlewood Suites, the Homewood offers a very similar proposition, so the choice often comes down to rates, loyalty programs and room availability. Check the options for your dates. For a family of four or a group of friends sharing, the suite format typically gives better value than two standard rooms.
For couples, the larger rooms mean a nicer sense of space. Business travelers appreciate that a work desk and breakfast are ready each morning. Book early for periods when conventions, concerts or university events are in town, and consider a weekend stay for the best rates in a business-oriented city.
Families traveling with children can ask about cribs, rollaway beds and rooms close to the elevator, and anyone arriving late should confirm check-in procedures in advance.
Why stay here
- ✓All-suite layouts
- ✓Kitchen with full-size refrigerator
- ✓Complimentary breakfast tradition
- ✓Downtown Hartford location
- ✓Walk to the Capitol and Bushnell Park
- ✓Fitness room
- ✓Guest laundry
- ✓Sleeper sofas for groups
Good questions
What makes it different from a regular hotel?+
Every room is a suite with a living area and kitchen, which gives more space for families and longer stays.
Is breakfast included?+
The brand typically includes a hot breakfast, but check the current offer when you book.
How close is it to attractions?+
The Capitol, Bushnell Park and Main Street are within walking distance, and the rail station is nearby.
