Holiday Inn Express Hartford - Newington by IHG
2553 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111, Newington, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
Holiday Inn Express Hartford - Newington by IHG is a 2-star, unpretentious hotel in Newington, Connecticut. It’s set in a straightforward building off Highway 5 (Berlin Turnpike), positioned as a practical base for Hartford- and New Britain–area sights. The property holds a public rating of 3.9/5 from 684 reviews.
Rooms
Rooms are described as warm and simply decorated, and include free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea/coffee makers. Some upgraded room types add sofa beds or whirlpool tubs. Guests frequently mention comfortable beds and pillows, and some note strong bathroom lighting and good water pressure.
Breakfast & Service
A complimentary breakfast buffet is served in a casual dining area, and room service is available. Guest feedback often highlights friendly, helpful staff, though a few stays report inconsistent breakfast availability on certain mornings and service follow-through issues.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness room. Complimentary parking is included, and there’s also a coin-operated laundry for longer stays. Amenities beyond those listed are not documented.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel is about 6.8 km from the New Britain Museum of American Art and roughly 5.7 km from Dinosaur State Park. Hartford attractions within about 9.6–10.4 km include The Mark Twain House & Museum, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Connecticut Science Center, and Connecticut State Capitol/Old State House area. For bigger day-out options, Lake Compounce Amusement & Water Park is about 18.0 km away.
Best for
This hotel fits travelers who want a straightforward, value-oriented stay with core conveniences like free breakfast, free parking, Wi‑Fi, and a minifridge in the room. It’s also well-suited to guests who want to be within a short drive of Hartford museums and landmarks as well as New Britain attractions, while still being located right off the Berlin Turnpike/Highway 5. Amenities like the indoor pool, 24-hour fitness room, and coin laundry add practicality for both short and longer stays.
Travel tips
Because the property is located off Highway 5 (Berlin Turnpike), most visitors will find having a car helpful for reaching nearby museums and Hartford attractions (generally around 10 km away). For family outings, Dinosaur State Park is one of the closest notable stops at roughly 5.7 km, while Lake Compounce is a longer drive at about 18 km. If breakfast timing matters to your schedule, consider arriving earlier in the morning since some guests report occasional variability in breakfast availability.
What guests say
Reviews frequently highlight friendly, accommodating staff and a generally comfortable stay, with special mentions of comfortable beds and pillows. Breakfast is often seen as a positive, with several guests noting good variety, but a minority report inconsistent breakfast availability during their stay. Cleanliness and room condition feedback is mixed: many describe clean rooms, while some point to maintenance issues such as shower mold or air-conditioning problems. Location is commonly described as convenient, with easy access around the Hartford/Newington area.
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