Hilltop Express Inn

Hotels
7.6 (846 reviews)
580 Poquonnock Road , Groton , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Express check-in/check-out
Casino
Fire extinguishers
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 846 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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Gaven • couple • us
7
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Stephen Ackerlay • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff were very friendly a d very helpful. Room was nice and clean. Plenty of parking. Shops and bars near by. What more do you want.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • solo_traveller • fr
6
Pros:

Café le matin

Cons:

Chambre sale, en particulier le sol

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Sanne • solo_traveller • nl
6
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • us
8
Pros:

The location is great, we attended an event at the Mystic aquarium, which was only 15 minutes away from the hotel. The hotel staff were very nice and helpful. The room was very comfortable, with the exception of the beds, and clean.

Cons:

The only reason I put a lower rating on comfort was for the beds, they were very, very, very firm. A little too firm to my liking.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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DOMENICO • family_with_children • it
8
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Frank • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Good location and great price.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Tonya • couple • us
8
I will definitely be back. Great location to downtown Groton and access to the interstate.
Pros:

The outside looked a bit rough but the inside was exceptionally clean and everything was upgraded since the last time I was there.

Cons:

I think it was a bit pricey for what we paid

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • couple • us
2
Decent for 1 night nothing more
Pros:

Decent for 1 night

Cons:

Air conditioner ran puddles in the middle of the night water was everywhere

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Marcano • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Me encanto que la habitación cuenta con una nevera y un microondas, super útiles.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Alyssa • couple • us
7
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Franchesca • couple • us
4
Good but needs servicing!
Pros:

I love the location, the fast WiFi and the affordability!

Cons:

Unfortunately the ac leaked all over everything, towels were dirty upon arrival and the bedding has several stains on it. Also because of the ac leaking water everywhere and under the bed frame that does not move we suspected mold due to the trouble breathing and severe nasal congestion we obtained during our stay. This is the only time it’s been bad, we always come to this location never again will I go up to the second floor (that’s where we had the issue) downstairs is amazing 10/10! Hopefully that room gets fixed!

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Derrick • couple • us
5
Over all decent, walls then could hear people above all night
Pros:

Price was good

Cons:

You get what you pay for

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Lynnette • couple • us
9
A very nice, affordable, clean room to stay a night for a concert at Mohegan Sun
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Doug • couple • us
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Pavlo • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • extended_group • us
4
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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bianca • family_with_children • de
5
Alles in allem war es es in Ordnung.
Pros:

Frühstück war nicht dabei, aber es gab jeden Morgen frischen Kaffee, den man auch gut trinken konnte. Man konnte mehrmals Kaffee holen, wenn man wollte. Das Zimmer war echt groß. Die Betten waren groß und sehr bequem. Wir haben sehr gut geschlafen. Die Sanitäranlagen waren relativ sauber und ok. Vor dem Hotel gab es einen sehr großen Parkplatz und eine Pizzaria, die jedoch am Wochenende geschlossen hatte. Das Hotel liegt ziemlich abseits und man braucht auf jeden Fall ein Auto. Ca. 1000 Meter entfernt gibt eine Autovermietung von Hertz. Das gemietete Auto war sehr gut. Wir sind vom Hotel aus zu Fuß dorthingegangen. Das Publikum kam aus verschiedenen Gesellschaftsschichten, was an manchen Stellen ein wenig gewöhnungsbedürftig war, aber es gab keinerlei Schwierigkeiten. Auch war es im Haus wirklich ruhig, auch in der Nacht. Vom Preis/Leistun.gsverhältnis wirklich in Ordnung. Beim nächsten Mal würde ich jedoch näher ans Städtchen wollen, da wir abends immer mit dem Auto unterwegs sein mussten und nicht einfach spazieren gehen konnten.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee