Hotel Guide: Hartford, Connecticut

So you’ve found yourself in Hartford, Connecticut. This city is the capital of this state, and is the second largest city in the state of Connecticut. Also, Greater Hartford is the 44th largest metro area in the country with a population in upwards of 1.1 million. This city is sometimes referred to as “insurance capital o the world,” as this city houses many of the world’s insurance company headquarters, and insurance is one of the region’s major industries. So, no matter why you are in this wonderful city, there is one thing that is sure, there are some great hotels. Don’t make a mistake, insure your time with a hotel that will treat you right. That’s why I researched and reviewed the top three hotels in Hartford, Connecticut for your review.

The first hotel in which I reviewed is the Connecticut Grand Hotel. This three-and-a-half star hotel is lavishly appointed with a fireplace and fresh flowers, and the lobby is adjoined with a spacious, and well-landscaped atrium with plenty of seating. The hotel’s central location and wide array of meeting a recreational facilities are a favorite among corporate visitors. Some of the amenities this hotel offers its guests include over 40,000 square feet of event space, an indoor pool, fitness center, basketball/raquetbll court/spa tub, and locker rooms with saunas. This four-story hotel has 284 guestrooms, all of with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.

The second hotel in which I reviewed is The Goodwin Hotel. This hotel was a former J.P. Morgan residence and is now a National Historic Landmark. If you are looking for history and a slight touch of beauty, this hotel is for you. The Goodwin Hotel is outfitted with a Queen Anne fa�§ade and it is a very beautiful contrast to the surrounding skyscrapers of Hartford. By far, this has become one Hartfords most recognized and celebrated hotels. Some of the various amenities this hotel offers include a fitness center, room service and a pet-friendly atmosphere. This six-story hotel has 124 guestrooms. All of the guestrooms come with dial-up Internet access, televisions with premium channels, voice mail, as well as complimentary daily newspapers.

And the last hotel in which I reviewed is the Sheraton Hartford Hotel. This three-and-a-half-star hotel is only one mile from the Hartford city center, and if you are visiting only for a short while you’ll love the location of this hotel, as it is only twelve miles from the airport. Some of the amenities this hotel offers is wireless high-speed Internet access in all public and meeting areas for a surcharge, a fitness center and indoor swimming pool, and a business center which offers complimentary high-speed Internet access. This hotel offers 215 guestrooms within its eight-story frame. All guestrooms include wireless and dial-up Internet access, both of which require a surcharge for use. Some other amenities include multi-line phones with voice mail, and electronic check-out. The rooms come with premium TV channels and pay movies.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Sheraton Hartford Hotel
100 East River Drive
East Hartford, CT 06108

The Goodwin Hotel
1 Haynes Street
Hartford, CT 06103

Connecticut Grand Hotel
3580 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06705