WoodSpring Suites Newington - Hartford South

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WoodSpring
6.9 (198 reviews)
712 Cedar Street , Newington , US

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Pets allowed

Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location (close to CCSU / convenient area)
Friendly/professional front desk and helpful check-in
Some rooms are spacious and include kitchenettes/fridges
Clean rooms reported by some guests
Cons:
Strong unpleasant smells (cigarette, pet/dog) reported frequently
Poor cleanliness: stains, dust, and substandard room condition
Thin walls / noisy other guests; fire alarm/evacuation incident
Bed quality issues (low beds, poor mattresses) and broken in-room items (TV/AC)
Perception of poor value / overpriced and occasional unhelpful management

Categories

Cleanliness
3.8
Multiple guests reported strong odors (cigarette/dog), stains, dust, and generally poor room/hallway cleanliness — clear negative trend.
Service
9.5
Several mentions of friendly, professional staff and helpful check-in (early check-in permitted); a few reports of management refusing accommodation exist but overall guest-facing staff were praised.
Location
9.5
Repeated positive comments: convenient location (close to CCSU and other destinations) cited by many reviewers.
Room Quality
6
Mixed reports: some guests appreciated spacious rooms and kitchenettes, but many noted poor bed frames/mattresses, thin walls, occasional broken TVs/AC and substandard room condition.
Amenities
8.5
Amenities like kitchenettes and in-room fridges were appreciated; limited F&B offerings (no complimentary breakfast) noted but basic amenities generally present.
Value for Money
4.2
Several guests described rates as overpriced relative to cleanliness and room quality; explicit complaints about poor value were frequent.
Food and Beverage
7
Very little F&B commentary aside from requests for complimentary breakfast; no major positive or negative incidents reported.
Overall Experience
6.7
Mixed-to-negative overall: some enjoyed location, space, and staff, but pervasive cleanliness, noise, bed quality, and value issues led many to negative overall impressions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 17:22

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located near major attractions including Central Connecticut State University and Trinity College. Easy access to Bushnell Center for Performing Arts and Mark Twain House.

Comfortable Rooms
Guest rooms feature a spacious seating area, air conditioning, and TV for a relaxing stay.

Nearby Landmarks
Explore Elizabeth Park and XL Center, both a short distance away from the hotel. Perfect for travelers looking to experience the best of Newington.

To experience comfort and convenience in Newington, book your stay at WoodSpring Suites Newington - Hartford South now.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 198 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.8
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 4.2
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 6.7
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Jurczyk • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Close to CCSU

Cons:

Noisy. Thin walls.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Briana • couple • us
5
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Jha • couple • us
4
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Regina • couple • us
4
Cons:

Mirror in the bathroom

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Smell like dog by bed

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • us
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • us
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Angelica • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

We came from Philadelphia and they let us check in early and the staff was nice.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jesenia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Allison • solo_traveller • ca
1
Do not recommend!
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

I did not feel safe here and had to leave in addition to the following:
Not accessible.
Very loud other guests.
Terrible smell in rooms and hallway.
Very over priced.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Nayeli • couple • us
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • us
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Sherman • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Akinola • solo_traveller • us
1
Fire alarm went off at around 2:30 AM. We had to evacuate the building. I didn’t sleep well at all.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cleanliness, cleanliness, the room was substandard. The bed wasn’t made well. The bedside table was dirty, there was dust on all surfaces.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Rick • couple • us
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Debra • solo_traveller • us
2
Pros:

This is a fairly new hotel and could have been a great stay, however the overwhelming smell of cigarettes negated all the good.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Jesenia • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Rooms are clean

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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carlos • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

I had a great time staying at the wood spring suites

Cons:

I wish they had free breakfast in the morning

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee