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Hilltop Express Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Groton with free parking
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December 2024
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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave
Exterior
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bathroom
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

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

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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 0.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Whirlpool) | Living area

Gold Star Inn & Suites

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Business services
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1004)
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
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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
  • Olde Mistick Village - 10 min drive
  • Mystic Seaport - 11 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
Hilltop Express Inn provides everything that 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

Howard Johnson Groton
Howard Johnson Inn Groton
Hilltop Express Inn Groton
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Hilltop Express
Hilltop Express Inn Motel
Hilltop Express Inn Groton
Hilltop Express Inn Motel Groton

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 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop Express Inn on 24 Dec 2024 start from AU$125.11, 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 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Fort Griswold State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Shennecossett Golf Course and Bluff Point State Park. Garde Arts Center and New London Ferry Dock are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 340 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 340 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 340 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 340 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 340 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Steven

Stayed 7 nights 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

6/10 Okay

Jody, Hondo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikky

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and clean spot for the money and excellent service every time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, decent size room but very basic, there wasn't even shampoo in the room. Externally looked very sketchy. Super thin walls/floors, could hear everyone else walking around in other rooms. Served the purpose for one night but wouldn't stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Staff and room was good the hotel was hardly book and yet guests were put in the room next door that were loud and rowdy all night that between the guests next door the plastic mattress cover and uncomfortable bed did not make for a good stay. Since the front desk staff left at 11 there was no one to report the guests next door to
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty basic. No room ventilation. Not much room service. But everything was well set up and worked great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jomel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Madison

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My ac unit went out and I was staying for 2 weeks. They didn’t give us a fan or change our rooms when they said they would. They wouldn’t even compensate us for the HELL we were staying in. Mind you we’re homeless so we had to stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a good place to sleep. There were no shampoos, or anything in the room. Just a bar of soap. The hall smelled like weed but the room didn't. If you are just looking for a cheap place to lay your head. This is it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not the worst
It was comfortable enough for the price. Beds had waterproof mattress pads which is good however turning over and moving sounded like I was sleeping on a bread bag. There was a table but no chairs. It seemed freshly painted and newly remodeled but there was an odor throughout the hotel. There was a coffee station in the morning from 7-10 in the lobby but no fresh creamer (only powder packets) and no food. Not even a vending machine. You get what you pay for. We were only looking for a place to sleep after a day of exploring mystic and shopping. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice, prices are good, rooms are clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikky

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners are very nice, prices are good, rooms are renovated and clean 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alexis

Couldn’t check in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024