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Average
3.0/5
Based on 303 guest reviews
- Free breakfast available
- Fitness center on property
- Hotel has 96 rooms
- Hotel has 9 floors
- Check in time: 3:00pm
- Check out time: 12:00pm
- Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- Hotel has 3 meeting rooms
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check RatesChoice Priv Rate Member Num Req 1 King Bed - Free WiFi Recharge Device Coffee Maker Microwave
Non-Smoking
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Non-Smoking
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Non-Smoking
Local Attractions
Capitol Building, Bushnell Park, XFinity Music Center, University of Hartford, Trinity College, Hartford Convention Center, Webster Theater, XL Center, Union Station, Downtown Corporate Offices
Map & Landmarks: The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Verified Reviews of The Capitol Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Great breakfast and pleasant rooms."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Pleasant staff and room. Great breakfast.
Charles C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
17-Sep-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Sep 13 to Sat Sep 14 2024 at a $225.99 average nightly rate. 
"We enjoyed our stay."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Room was comfortable staff very helpful and pleasant. We enjoyed the breakfast as well. Would come again.
Diane M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
09-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 08 to Sat Mar 09 2024 at a $144.99 average nightly rate. "Great value and great Location!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Clean hotel, friendly staff, on site parking and in the heart of DT. Did I mention breakfasts? Would stay again.
Douglas R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
18-Dec-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Dec 14 to Fri Dec 15 2023 at a $72.99 average nightly rate. Property Description
The Capitol Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection member is conveniently situated in the heart of the "Insurance Capital" and is easily accessed from Interstates I-91 and I-84. The hotel is located directly across from the Bushnell Park and features views of the Capital Building. We are located downtown, steps away from the Civic Center, the Federal Building and the one block away from Union Station. We feature 96 appointed guest rooms with King size or Two Double beds, two phone lines with data port, complimentary high speed internet service, irons/iron boards,hair dryers, cable TV, coffeemaker, microwaves and refrigerators. We offer complimentary unlimited access to our business center and fitness room, and are pet friendly. We also offer complimentary full serve hot breakfast for all overnight guest. We are a 9 story building with over 1400 square feet of meeting rooms and offers on-site parking at $10.00 per day plus tax.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00pm |
| Check Out: | 12:00pm |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2019 |
| Floors: | 9 |
| Rooms: | 96 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 96 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 5 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 61 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 27 |
| Suites: | 0 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 3 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 1400 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 48 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 1.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 0.5 Mi |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: | NA |
| Ownership: | Jessica Wallace |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 24 hours prior to arrival date. | |
| Nightly Parking: | $10 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | contract notes |
| Total Taxes: | 15.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 6.35 Per Night |
| Occupancy Tax: | 8.65 Per Night |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baggage storage facilities
- Bus parking
- Central location
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- TV Channel: Weather Channel
- TV Channel: ESPN
- TV Channel: NFL Network
- TV Channel: Disney Channel
- TV Channel: Discovery Channel
- TV Channel: Nickelodeon
Airport & Shuttle Information
Closest airport is Bradley International Airport which is 13 miles north of the hotel. We have no shuttle service from the airport just transportation within the downtown area. Average taxi charge one way is $45.00.
Local Shuttle Info: STAR Shuttle - Complimentary (Hartford Business District)
Breakfast Information
Complientary full serve hot breakfast including scrambled eggs, bacon and/or sausage, make your own waffles, biscuits and gravy, hot and cold cereals, coffee and tea, and fresh fruits and yogurts. We also serve assorted breads and desserts.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.There is a $35.00 plus tax per pet charge per stay.
Parking Info
Onsite parking $10.00 per day plus tax
Internet / WiFI
Free Wi-Fi.
About Ascend Hotel Collection
- Upscale property delivering the highest standards of hospitality, services, and luxury comfort
- Free wireless internet and continental breakfast
- Beautiful indoor and outdoor pools
- Flat-screen high definition TV's
- Boutique restaurants and cocktail lounges at participating locations
- Fitness center facility
The Ascend Hotel Collection highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Trumbull Kitchen - Trendy spot for American breakfast classics, located 0.2 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Firebox Restaurant - Farm-to-table New American cuisine, located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Max Downtown - Upscale American fare in a stylish setting, located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - Explore a diverse collection of art spanning 5,000 years, located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: The Place 2 Be - Cozy breakfast spot known for its creative menu, located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: City Steam Brewery - Brewpub offering American eats and craft beers, located 0.2 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Bear's Smokehouse BBQ - Authentic BBQ joint with a lively atmosphere, located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Connecticut Science Center - Interactive science museum with exhibits for all ages, located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Tisane Euro-Asian Cafe - Eclectic cafe with global breakfast options, located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar - Southern comfort food and live music, located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Trattoria Toscana - Cozy Italian restaurant serving classic dishes, located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Bushnell Park - Picturesque park with walking paths and historic monuments, located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
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Previously known as:
Holiday Inn Express Hartford Downtown, Red Roof Plus, Holiday Inn Express, Red Roof Plus Hartford Downtown
Seasonality and Projections at The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
The graph above is fluctuations of room rates for both our group quotes and the lowest online individual prices our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was entered. The best group or meeting displayed is 27.0% in the month of March 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $212 in the month of July 2023. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection.
Feel free to use the The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Hartford event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Capitol Room | 40 x 17 x 9 | 680 | 40/-- | -- | 27 | -- | 19 | -- | --/-- | 50 | -- | -- |
Close This Capitol RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 680 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 40 x 17 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 8 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| State Room | 40 x 18 x 9 | 720 | 48/-- | -- | 32 | -- | 27 | -- | --/-- | 60 | -- | -- |
Close This State RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 720 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 40 x 18 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about The Capitol Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does The Capitol Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection have?
There are 96 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at The Capitol Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection?
Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at The Capitol Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection?
Complientary full serve hot breakfast including scrambled eggs, bacon and/or sausage, make your own waffles, biscuits and gravy, hot and cold cereals, coffee and tea, and fresh fruits and yogurts. We also serve assorted breads and desserts.
What parking is available at The Capitol Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection?
Onsite parking $10.00 per day plus tax
How much does internet cost?
Free Wi-Fi.
Can I get a AAA rate at The Capitol Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Capitol Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at The Capitol Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Testimonials:
"When people provide customer friendly service in today’s world, it should be applauded! So many businesses have taken almost and adversarial attitude towards the customer, in other words, they over compensate for a consumer not following through. As a business, it is my understanding, that the business should always follow through and do as they promise! Loyalty between consumers and businesses should remain alive, profit above service is a bad plan and will cost the business in the long run!" R.F. - Denver, CO
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