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Economy Inn

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Connecticut Convention Center

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub
Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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490 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06108
  • Place, East Hartford Shopping Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pratt and Whitney Headquarters
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Connecticut River
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

East Hartford

In East Hartford .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of East Hartford Shopping Center and 2 miles (3 km) of Connecticut River with a stay here. Cabela's and Mortensen Riverfront Plaza are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • East Hartford Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pratt and Whitney Headquarters - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Connecticut River - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Riverside Park - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cabela's - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Hartford Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Augie and Ray's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Economy Inn

Family-friendly stay near Connecticut Convention Center
Economy Inn offers its guests multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly Economy Inn also features a convenience store and RV/bus/truck parking. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • 1 conference room
Economy Inn offers 83 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This East Hartford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Economy Inn to the airport?

Economy Inn is 16.9 mi (23-min drive) away from the Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Economy Inn?

As of May 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Economy Inn on May 26, 2026 start from CA $109, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Economy Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Economy Inn.

Does Economy Inn offer free breakfast?

Economy Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Economy Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Economy Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Economy Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Economy Inn have a pool?

Economy Inn does not have a pool.

Does Economy Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Economy Inn to downtown East Hartford?

Economy Inn is 1.6 mi away from East Hartford.

Economy Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 671 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 671 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 671 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 671 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 176 out of 671 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jami

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was disrespectful, rooms was dirty, very nosy and uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Ceiling tiles frame rusted and stained. Very loud guests. Staff not very friendly very rude.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Zhanae

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
They need to do some renovations to this valuable place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Johnny

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Monuhar

Disliked: Amenities
I'm going to say at least the room was clean , worst part was the hot tub was broken ,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farzaneh

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room needs tons of updates. Peeling all over the walls the shower and bathroom or awful. Didn’t even get to use the hot tub because when I turned it on, it started leaking from the faucets. Definitely convenient but not worth $160 for a hot tub room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fredy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bettyann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is always spotless
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jameela

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Taburica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was not what i expected and no hot water in the shower and room was cold i was freezing and no extra blankets
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025