Hilltop Express Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Groton with free parking

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave
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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bathroom
Near New London Ferry Dock, Hilltop Express Inn offers a comfortable stay with in-room WiFi. Unwind in the lobby by the TV and take advantage of easy self parking.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 0.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
580 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT, 06340

What's nearby

  • New London Ferry Dock - 8 min drive
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 9 min drive
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 9 min drive
  • Mystic Seaport - 11 min drive
  • Ocean Beach Park - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • New London Union Station - 8 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hilltop Express Inn

Motel near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
Near Olde Mistick Village, Hilltop Express Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Hilltop Express Inn offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and kitchen islands. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • 40-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and kitchen islands

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Express Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilltop Express Inn?

As of 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop Express Inn on 18 Feb 2025 start from AU$123.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hilltop Express Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Express Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Express Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hilltop Express Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Shennecossett Golf Course, Bluff Point State Park and Garde Arts Center. New London Ferry Dock and Avery Point Light are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Hilltop Express Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 351 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We talked to the front desk about our heating unit being a little noisy and they REPLACED THE ENTIRE THING in 20 mins. Wonderful service and very nice. The place was very clean with updates, especially for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Very nice management
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From 1 am until 3:45 am it sounded like the people upstairs were running a marathon in Work boots. I called the front desk at least three times, and they did nothing. On the third time they offered to let me check out and get my money back. It was 3:46 AM in the morning. Where was I going at 3:46 AM in the morning? Their solution was to ask me to leave, not the people upstairs that we’re making all the noise. So I started screaming at the top of my lungs for them to shut the —— up, and finally got quite enough for me to fall asleep. They woke me up at 7:30 with their loud marathon. We will never come back to this place again. Their service is terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed for one night, but was pleasantly surprised at the spacious room, (I stayed in the king room) and for an affordable option, o sleep well and has everything you would need, including a full size fridge. It had a nice tv also. The reviews didn’t steer me wrong.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very nice, they let me know after 11pm there was no staff on duty and that the keys would unlock the front door after 11pm. The room was clean, modern, and comfortable. It had a FULL size fridge, microwave, and modern Quartz sink counters. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a clean, safe place to stay. The price was very reasonable under $90 WITH taxes included. Affordable and Clean will have our family coming back next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is fine. Stayed here before. It’s Friday night and one of the patrons is noisy, but it’s Friday night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for the value. Full size fridge, microwave and a nice bathroom and kitchen areas. It is my go to hotel when I have to do anything at Mohegan.Sun or Foxwoods
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. Room was clean and spacious. Full size fridge was a pleasant surprise. Comfortable bed, big TV and nice bathroom. It was close to the highway and to a main road which gave me two easy made getting to Mohegan Sun. Fast food restaurants and convenient stores nearby. Definitely got more than my money's worth from this inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge, Norwalk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Newly renovated, very nice for the price. Be back in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is annexcellent value for the price. We highly recommend for a family or even just couples. Closes to shopping, food, and 15 minutes to Mohegan Sun.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Manager was very very rude
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you look on maps, it says this property is permanently closed. However, this property is the most open and functional property I have seen in the Groton area. The room I stayed in was recently re-done. The bathtub still had a sticker on it. It’s so clean. is a nice little family that owns the property and we love to support local businesses. Keep up the good work guys I hope to see you soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was surprisingly new inside for the price. Very clean. Could hear people walking upstairs but that is to be expected with most hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anicasia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place next door, I think it’s called Sneeker’s Cafe. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn Amir

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean affordable simple room!
The room was clean and smelled clean. The fridge was very clean and full sized! Basic clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Semi decent no frills hotel
It was an ok stay but they were very stingy with the towels. The towels were perfect for a baby but not for adults. Other than that it was ok for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dessie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and recently renovated. Only downside were was that it was easy to hear the neighbors through the walls.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024