Hilltop Express Inn

Hotels
7.6 (861 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 861 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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Patti • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

I liked everything about this place. I will be back next year. :-) Very clean, quiet, staff was excellent. This was my second time staying here & I look forward to coming back. Everyone was very polite & helpful.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Eng • solo_traveller • us
10
A nice gem!
Pros:

Superb lighting in the room. Recently renovated room. Everything looks new in the room (not the hallways, nor the lobby, nor the exterior of the building, but thats OK). If the exterior and hallways were renovated to match, it would have been similar to a 4-5 star hotel... but then again the final price would have reflected to match. The money was spent on what mattered--the bathroom and sleeping accommodations. There was even a full frig (not your typical mini frig) as well as a microwave. Lots and lots of lighting to make it entirely well lit everywhere in the room and bathroom. Everything was very clean and looked new. A very nice large vanity mirror with framed lighting. The only thing missing, if I needed to nitpick, would be a hand towel rack and soap dish near the sink outside the bathroom. I'm not sure if there was a hairdryer or not and no coffee maker that I'm aware of. Both of these items i didn't need though. Otherwise, the accommodations were perfect at a very competitive price! I would definitely stay here again and wholeheartedly recommend. Checkout was very easy.

Cons:

Missing soap dish and towel rack for hand towel.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Comfortable bed

Cons:

Lack of toiler paper

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Tina • solo_traveller • us
10
Definitely returning
Pros:

It exceeded my expectations. The price was reasonable so I expected it to be outdated. We will return when we get back to Connecticut.

Cons:

The pillows could have been thicker.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Max • couple • ch
7
Pros:

Spartanisch, gut erreichbar, günstig aber gut.

Cons:

Walk-ins nicht erwünscht, Online-Buchung günstiger und wird auch vom Personal empfohlen.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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CARMEN • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Lori • couple • us
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Ana Beatriz • solo_traveller • pt
7
Pros:

Quarto limpo e confortável. Café disponível de manhã para os hóspedes.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Austin • couple • us
10
Pros:

Very very clean and comfortable… best value around

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Austin • couple • us
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • solo_traveller • it
8
Buon motel
Pros:

La stanza era ristrutturata, e nella hall la mattina era disponibile il caffè ed era buono. In camera c' era sua una zona tipo scrivania sia un tavolo in più e nell' ingresso c'è sia il lavabo da bagno sia il lavandino tipo cucina. Ed è comodo se devi lavarti i denti o truccarti mentre gli altri sono in bagno, lo puoi fare senza aspettare.
Economico, buono per una notte

Cons:

Mancava il phon in camera

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Enrique • couple • us
1
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Ken • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Looked like it was recently remodel

Nice big refrigerator.
Bed was comfortable

Cons:

The shower had no safety items
No non slip strip or mat in the tub
No grab bar.
Very small towels

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • couple • us
9
Quiet, clean and a bargain
Pros:

Can’t beat the price! It’s a budget hotel, but super clean and quiet. It’s also only 20 min from casinos and minutes from everything else.

Cons:

Nothing 😁

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Marla • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The room was spacious. It had a microwave oven and large refrigerator. The mattresses were ok, but could use updating.

Cons:

Staff was invisible. Only saw a person when we checked in.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Perez • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Louise • solo_traveller • nz
10
Everything we needed for our one night stay!
Pros:

Everything we needed for our one night stay! Close to good food.. good supply of coffee and hot water for early morning start

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Donna • solo_traveller • us
5
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Wang • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Rainer • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Preis-/Leistungsverh. gut. Mit Pkw sind alle Sehenswürdigkeiten gut zu erreichen. Typisch amerikanische Bar mit gutem Essen und Live-Musik direkt daneben.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee