The Capitol Hotel
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About this property
The Capitol Hotel is a 3-star independent property located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, steps from Bushnell Park and within walking distance of major cultural attractions. The hotel places guests near PeoplesBank Arena (4 minutes on foot), Hartford Stage (0.4 miles), and the Connecticut State Library (0.5 miles), making it convenient for visitors exploring the city's arts and entertainment venues.
The Capitol Hotel offers 96 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a flat-screen television, complimentary wired and wireless internet access, and cable programming. Rooms include bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, along with practical amenities such as desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones with free local calls.
Guests have access to a snack bar and deli on-site. A complimentary full breakfast is served weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The property features a 24-hour fitness center, a business center with two meeting rooms, and a banquet hall suitable for events. Additional services include tour and ticket assistance, gift shops, a safe-deposit box at the front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free wireless internet is available throughout the property, and the hotel maintains a 24-hour front desk.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM onward, with check-out at 12:00 PM. The property is pet-friendly; dogs and cats are welcome with a maximum weight of 80 pounds per pet (one pet per room) and a charge of $35 plus tax per pet per stay. Service animals are allowed and exempt from fees. Bradley International Airport is located 13 miles north of the hotel, with average taxi fare of $45 one way.
Location & nearby attractions
Bushnell Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
PeoplesBank Arena - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Hartford Downtown Farmers Market - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Hartford Stage - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Connecticut State Capital - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Connecticut State Library - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Travelers Tower - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Hartford City Hall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Butler McCook House and Garden - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Connecticut Science Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Dunkin' Donuts Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Connecticut Convention Center - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 26.9 km / 16.7 mi
Springfield Union Station (ZSF) - 45 km / 27.9 mi
Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal) - 65.4 km / 40.6 mi
The preferred airport for The Capitol Hotel is Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL).
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit/debit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 1
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- There is a $35.00 plus tax per pet charge per stay.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Self parking fee: USD 15.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day
Know before you go
- Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.