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Economy Inn

Property class: 2.5
Family-friendly stay near The Meadows Music Theatre

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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 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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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

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a patterned curtain.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a telephone, and a door.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

About the area

East Hartford

In East Hartford .You'll find Connecticut River and Cabela's within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Mortensen Riverfront Plaza and Riverside Park 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
  • Charter Oak Landing - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • PeoplesBank Arena - 4 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Humacao Spanish Food - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Augie and Ray's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Economy Inn

Family-friendly stay near The Meadows Music Theatre
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.

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge East Hartford
Econo Lodge Hotel East Hartford
Econo Lodge Motel East Hartford
Econo Lodge
Economy Inn Hotel
Economy Inn East Hartford
Economy Inn Hotel East Hartford
Econo Lodge East Hartford Hwy 5
Econo Lodge East Hartford Hartford

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 Aug 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Economy Inn on Sept 1, 2026 start from CA $110, 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

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 769 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 769 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 769 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 769 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 189 out of 769 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KARIM p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
parking and cheap
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

inocencio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Services
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Experience was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Decent enough place to crash for a night or two . Outdated but clean. Check in and out were easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Good clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
They’re very respectful people, convenient and they have smoking and non-spoken rooms, which is good for people who do smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

edwin

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

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice discrete spot to go, walk right outside your door to fresh air. Quiet area local to attractions in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms where dirty beds sheets and the bed it self had stains all over the towels we got where dirty the hot tub was ok had to clean it the parkikg is the only thing that was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

thalia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty rude nasty bed bugs roaches
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Teresa M

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place is old run down dirty looking. Mildew inside the bathroom No hair dryer provider Do not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
It’s fine if you’re just looking for a cheap place to sleep for the night. The property really needs to be updated. The worst part was my room reeked of cigarette smoke, which was absolutely disgusting. Maybe they have non-smoking rooms, I didn’t ask. They could definitely use new beds, mattresses, and bedding as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so disgusting! So many broken things and patched wall work. The shower did not work besides mostly hot water. When I tried to put it more cold barely any water came out
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Shenae

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ceiling had water damage. The AC had mold. The bathroom was peeling. The ceiling was peeling. The blankets and sheets had burn marks and was not clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Douglas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled like bleach. Bugs in the sink and shower. Large air gaps in the doorway. We left and could not get a refund from anyone!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
They need to do some renovations to this valuable place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had peeling wallpaper, cracked door and stained ceiling. Shower worked like a hose.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was so nice can’t wait to go back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very professional and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Jami

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

8/10 Good

Carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guy at the front desk was incredibly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Peggy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had to switch my rooms TWICE! Room 1: the jacuzzi tub was broken and that’s the entire reason I paid for the room. Room 2: There were puddles on the floor with swollen wood from a leak. I settled for room three. I was tired. It freaked of cigarettes and everything was chipped and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026