Hilltop Express Inn

Hotels
7.6 (801 reviews)
580 Poquonnock Road , Groton , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Express check-in/check-out
Fire extinguishers
Invoice provided
Smoke alarms
Express check-in
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable accommodations
Friendly and helpful staff
Convenient location near stores
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness in rooms
Limited food and beverage options
Uncomfortable beds and pillows

Categories

Cleanliness
7.06
Several mentions of cleanliness, but some complaints about hair in the bathtub and cigarette smell.
Service
8.53
Positive remarks about helpful staff and friendly reception.
Location
8.57
Convenient location with proximity to stores and amenities.
Room Quality
7.52
Mixed feedback; some found beds uncomfortable and had issues with flat pillows.
Amenities
7.55
Good amenities like a fridge and microwave, but some limitations noted.
Value for Money
7.51
Generally good value, but complaints about breakfast and lack of services impacted this.
Food and Beverage
6.06
Negative feelings due to limited breakfast options and lack of other dining services.
Overall Experience
8.03
Positive sentiments overall despite some noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:28

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Groton, Connecticut, the Hilltop Express Inn offers easy access to Trumbull Golf Course and popular attractions like Mystic Aquarium and Bluff Point State Park.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each guestroom is equipped with modern amenities including free WiFi, cable TV, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. Relax in the seating area provided in every room and store your valuables in the safety deposit box.

Business-Friendly Services
Stay productive with fax and photocopy services available on-site, catering to the needs of business travelers.

Experience convenience, comfort, and excellent service at Hilltop Express Inn. Book your stay now for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Please note, the breakfast area is currently under renovation. Contact the property for more details.

Please note, the front desk staff is available from 8:00 hours to 22:00 hours. Opening hours are from 7 am to 11 pm.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GON

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 801 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.06
Service: 8.53
Location: 8.57
Room Quality: 7.52
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 7.51
Food and Beverage: 6.06
Overall Experience: 8.03
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Joshua couple us
1
Very dirty and smelly
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
M
Marleny Reyes solo_traveller us
4
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
J
Joelle couple np
8
Short and sweet
Pros:

Easy to find and in a quiet location. For the price it was perfect, clean and quiet.

Cons:

You can’t stream to the tv or use streaming apps on the tv.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
B
Barnette solo_traveller us
2
They treat dogs better that black people
Pros:

Very poor bad service

Cons:

There not people friendly they hate black people and they show it and tell it

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
L
Laurie couple us
8
Would stay again!
Pros:

Clean, Clean, Clean!

Cons:

Needed a coffee maker.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
D
Donna M solo_traveller us
9
It’s not the Hilton but for a budget, no frills room, a 4-5 *
Pros:

I’ve rated this based on a no frills budget motel. It’s not luxurious. It’s not beautiful. The location was great! The rooms are exactly like pictures. They also had an apartment size refrigerator not mentioned in the listing. Most of the listings in this price range mentioned cockroaches and unclean rooms. This place was very clean. The room and bathroom were very large. It looked like it was recently renovated with new tub, enclosure, sink and toilet, however, it wasn’t done by a master carpenter.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
N
nelvyn couple us
9
Pros:

location and the price

Cons:

Only we can hear the footsteps in the next room and when somebody is showering

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
V
Verzella solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Price and rooms were clean

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
S
Shawn couple us
6
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
D
Decker solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Overall, this was an excellent value. No frills, which I do use anyway.

Cons:

Language barrier with heavily accented staff.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
C
Cheri family_with_children us
5
Cons:

Beds were horrible. Did not sleep well at all.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
M
Maksym couple us
9
Приємно здивований освітленням та душем
Pros:

Дуже сподобалось освітлення та винесена в бік шторка в душі.

Cons:

Нічого

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth family_with_children us
7
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
A
Alexander family_with_children us
7
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
A
Atea couple ca
10
Pros:

Chambre propre. Excellent rapport qualité prix

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
A
amanda couple gb
6
Pros:

Location with free parking

Cons:

Plastic on mattress. No sink in bathroom but in bedroom.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
R
Rick couple us
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
M
Mary extended_group us
9
Very clean and comfortable. Location is excellent
Pros:

Location was excellent

Cons:

It sounded like the people above us were pacing the floor. It was a little noisy but not much. Still would prefer the bottom floor so I did not have to carry luggage up the steps

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
N
Natalie solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
K
Khadijah couple us
8
2026-05-12 via Nuitee