Hilltop Express Inn

Hotels
7.6 (783 reviews)
580 Poquonnock Road , Groton , us

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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 783 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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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
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Cheri • family_with_children • us
5
Cons:

Beds were horrible. Did not sleep well at all.

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

Chambre propre. Excellent rapport qualité prix

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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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
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Rick • couple • us
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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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
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Natalie • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Khadijah • couple • us
8
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • family_with_children • us
8
Decent place to stay. Nice place next door to grab drinks and food if it's early enough.
Pros:

I didn't see any breakfast other than some coffee in the lobby. This was a decent place to sleep for the night. It was mostly clean and somewhat recently renovated rooms from the looks of it.

Cons:

The bed frame and mattress made a bunch of noise every time I moved (rolled over).

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Dale • solo_traveller • us
1
Hilltop express inn
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything didn't ever have room service once when Iwas there for 28 day I used my own sheets and blankets and they charged me 50.00 $for my esa cat and wouldn't give it back to me when I left said that pets weren't allowed but she is an emotional support cat and is registered and i have a letter from my dr.any other hotel i stayed at with my cat they didn't charge me even though pets weren't allowed its against the law to discriminate against it so I will find out how to get my money back from them if I have to take them to court i will

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Michele • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

I only went for one night I had been to this hotel previously had a fine experience this experience was not so great price was fine though

Cons:

When I arrived at my room I noticed my room was extremely Dusty which I didn't put anything down until I wiped everything I also noticed that the floors in the bathroom are not cleaned very well and then the evening that I spent there which was only one night I had stayed at this hotel previously and the one night that I spent I could not sleep because the people above me were a week banging around moving furniture which is obviously not the hotels fault but my room was also at the very end and had a set of stairs that went above the bed which meant that I could hear everyone going up and down the stairs all night long not the best placement for a room nor for a bed cleanliness needs to be picked up I did tell the person working at the hotel and didn't get the best response

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Barnette • solo_traveller • us
3
The staff is not friendly not easy to work with
Pros:

They have no breakfast just coffee not good

Cons:

The tv was no good

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Amber • extended_group • us
10
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Lori • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Carmine • couple • us
9
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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michelle • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Dale • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything its the best hotel that I ever stayed at

Cons:

Nothing everything was great and nothing to complain about its clean and everything is great and the service was excellent

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee