The Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport is the classic airport hotel: a larger full-service property close to the terminal, with rooms designed for business travelers and anyone with a flight to catch. Its location in Windsor Locks, about fifteen miles north of downtown Hartford, makes it an obvious choice for arrivals at Bradley International Airport and for visitors who plan to explore the northern part of the region. The hotel typically offers a restaurant and bar, a fitness center, meeting spaces and often an indoor pool, plus a shuttle service to the terminal, though schedules and details should be confirmed. For a short stay built around a flight, nothing is easier than stepping off the plane and arriving at the check-in desk within minutes.
There is more to the location than the planes. Windsor Locks is close to the Connecticut Trolley Museum and the Connecticut Fire Museum in East Windsor, to the New England Air Museum next to the airport, and to the Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail, a flat path along the river that is popular with walkers and cyclists. The hotel is also near the Massachusetts border, making Springfield a short drive for visitors interested in Basketball Hall of Fame history or the Springfield museums. Downtown Hartford can be reached in about twenty minutes by car.
The hotel's strengths are practical
A large lobby, an on-site restaurant, rooms with work desks and blackout curtains that help with jet lag and early departures. Guests who arrive by air often find that the property offers shuttle service to and from the terminal, and some visitors use it as the first night of a New England road trip before collecting a rental car. Noise from the airport is a fact of life, but modern airport hotels tend to be well insulated, and it is reasonable to request a room away from the runway side.
Best for travelers who value convenience over atmosphere, this hotel suits business trips, families on a stopover, and trolley or rail enthusiasts who want to combine the museums with a night near the airport. It is less appealing for people who want to walk to restaurants and sights, since the area is built around roads and offices.
Rates vary with business demand and are often lower on weekends. If you are spending several days in Hartford itself, a downtown or suburban hotel will give you a better feel for the city. Ask about parking packages if you plan to leave a car during a trip, and confirm shuttle hours before a very early or late flight.
If you plan to visit the trolley museum, check its operating days first, as it runs a seasonal schedule, and ask the front desk about directions and any combined plans for the neighboring museums.
Why stay here
- ✓Next to Bradley International Airport
- ✓Restaurant and bar on site
- ✓Airport shuttle (confirm hours)
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Meeting and event space
- ✓Near Connecticut Trolley Museum
- ✓Near New England Air Museum
- ✓Quick road access to Hartford and Springfield
Good questions
How far is it from downtown Hartford?+
About fifteen miles, or roughly twenty minutes by car.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
Airport hotels commonly offer a shuttle, but confirm the schedule with the property.
What is nearby?+
The Connecticut Trolley Museum, the New England Air Museum and the Windsor Locks Canal trail are all close.
