The Capitol Hotel

Hotels
Ascend Collection
7.2 (1128 reviews)
440 Asylum Street , Hartford , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Rude staff

Categories

Cleanliness
6.66
Some reviews mention poor cleanliness and dirty conditions.
Service
7.63
Service quality varies, some complaints of rude staff but generally acceptable.
Location
8.67
Great location near attractions and public transport.
Room Quality
6.62
Issues with room conditions such as harsh beds, cold temperatures, and soundproofing.
Amenities
7.15
Amenities are average, with some lack of expected features.
Value for Money
7.11
Good value for the price, considering location but many complaints.
Food and Beverage
6.66
Breakfast options were limited and some reports of foul odors.
Overall Experience
7.13
Mixed experiences; some enjoyed their stay while others faced significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:26

Property Description

Convenient Downtown Location
Located in downtown Hartford next to Bushnell Park and just a block away from Hartford's Union Station, The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection offers a prime location for both leisure and business travelers.

Modern Amenities
Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a fitness centre, business centre, and complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Each room is equipped with a coffee maker, desk, armchair, and cable TV for added comfort.

Nearby Attractions
Situated within a mile of popular attractions such as the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Mark Twain House & Museum, and the University of Connecticut School of Law, guests at The Capitol Hotel can easily explore the cultural landmarks of Hartford.

Book your stay at The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection for a seamless blend of convenience and comfort during your Hartford visit.

Important information:

Please note that guests must be at least 18 years of age to check in, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Credit card or debit card is required at check-in. Name on credit/debit card must match guest's ID. No cash is accepted at check-in. When cardholder cannot be present at check-in, written credit card authorization is required.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BDL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 1128 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.66
Service: 7.63
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 6.62
Amenities: 7.15
Value for Money: 7.11
Food and Beverage: 6.66
Overall Experience: 7.13
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Abigail solo_traveller us
1
Do not stay here
Pros:

The location across from the capital was nice.

Cons:

I had strangers knocking on my door at night and a woman stopped me in the elevator to tell me to be careful. I felt like I was about to be trafficked out of this hotel. When I called the front desk from my cell phone they came up 10 minutes later and asked me if I knew the man standing at my door because he took off and ran when the front desk man got to my floor. I travel alone frequently and have never had this experience. The front desk did not offer to move me or provide any sort of security other than if something else happened they would call the police. The phone in the room did not work and I was scared for my safety all night. They also did not offer to refund my room so I could go stay somewhere else for the night.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Scott couple us
7
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Tynisa couple us
8
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Roger couple us
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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mollymM6603AQ Couples
2
Gross
Pros:

Grimy, smelly room. The air smelled terrible and you can’t open a window. The AC unit was visibly dirty and there was visible mold on the walls near the window and in the bathroom.

Barely any toilet paper. Hard bed. Genuinely felt like this room was so gross it was going to make me sick. Couldn’t wait to leave. Extremely loud parking lot noise around 4am.

2026-06-25 via Tripadvisor
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bethdG2052FO Family
2
Worst hotel ever
Pros:

Worst hotel ever. Stayed for a soccer tournament. Had to park in a creepy underground lot - there were rats in the lot and in the parking area on the first floor outside the hotel. Three families left and found another hotel because their rooms were so dirty. Two rooms had showers that didn’t work. Pills on the floor in one room. Requested room cleaning every day - room was only cleaned one of 5 days. Cleaners were done by 11 each day - so if your room wasn’t cleaned by 11, it wasn’t getting cleaned. Had to empty our own trash, and get towels and toilet paper each day. They consistently ran out of towels and gave us bath mats to dry with. No tissues in rooms. One of the girls on the team had a TV fall off the wall onto her. While they did re-hang the TV, they did not apologize, tried to blame the girl (her parents were right there when the tv fell) and did not offer any compensation. Only one working ice machine in the hotel.

2026-06-21 via Tripadvisor
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Christopher solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

Honestly if you don’t NEED to come to Hartford, just skip it, it’s a sketchy city for sure and this hotel was in a rough little area. Many homeless and others outside made for an uncomfortable walk around. If it did not have the parking garage underground I would have just canceled the booking honestly. The front desk lady was awesome though.

Cons:

Terrible city, terrible location, many unnerving residents around made me feel unsafe.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller us
2
Horrible
Pros:

There is an obnoxious smell in the hallway and hotel room. The non carpeted side of the floor was sticky. The bathroom floor was sticky. The tub floor had what appeared to be black mold, the tub drain was clearly rotted and there was black mold on the ceiling. The staff switched my room to only encountered the same condition. The mattress was dirty with visible stains. The mattress was very uncomfortable.

Cons:

Everything

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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michelekT4157GZ Friends getaway
4
Okay at best.
Pros:

No parking available in their own parking garage. The parking garage itself is tiny and difficult to get in and out of. No remote for the tv in the bedroom. I spoke with someone via telephone while I was there. He couldn't get me a remote or change rooms. He said to file a complaint with the website we booked through. Well, I wasn't able to do that so it left me frustrated.

2026-06-09 via Tripadvisor
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Rosalyn family_with_children us
3
It , was very comfortable
Pros:

Nothing, it was a hot mess!!

Cons:

It a hole in the ceiling and the covers had holes in them and there was no heat in my hotel room !!

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Flack solo_traveller us
7
Busy, inner-city hotel, next to train station, friendly helpful staff.
Pros:

Room 708 has spectacular view of the park and Capital building. Nice hot scrambled eggs on breakfast buffet. Appreciated fresh apples and oranges. Next to the Railroad Station. Friendly, helpful staff.

Cons:

Everything was ok or better, much to appreicate.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Peter couple us
10
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Damon couple us
7
Pros:

Was decent. View was great

Cons:

Wish had turkey bacon or sausage.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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George couple us
1
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Jaerson solo_traveller br
9
Recomendo
Pros:

Wi-Fi normal , café da manhã simples, TV não utilizei, tamanho do quarto espaçoso, , vista maravilhosa do capitolio , quarto silencioso, elevador, garagem fechada e coberta para uns 20 veículos

Cons:

Sem comentários

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Guy julio couple us
1
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Christopher family_with_children us
5
It was fine for our one night stay.
Pros:

Front desk was friendly. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Paying extra for parking at the hotel, didn't know that before hand. Pillows were dirty, luckily I brought my own.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Robert McKeeman solo_traveller us
6
Good for catching an early train
Pros:

Convenient location across the street from the Amtrak station

Cons:

Room carpet and furniture is rather worn. Everything worked, but carpet edges were tattered, and no extra blanket for the bed.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Göksel couple tr
7
Pros:

Odamızın manzarası çok güzeldi

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Osman couple de
2
Abzocke
Pros:

Nichts

Cons:

Absolut unsicher, schmutzig und alles heruntergekommen.
Parken kostet 15 USD/Nacht, inkl. rumlaufenden Ratten in der Tiefgarage und zwielichtigen Personen um das ganze Hotel.
Frühstück: nur Toast und Bagel, das nicht mal aufgefüllt wird. 1 Toaster mit 4 Schlitzen wovon 3 nicht funktionieren.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee