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Hilltop Express Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Groton with free parking

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bathroom
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug

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
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Groton, Hilltop Express Inn is near the airport. New London Ferry Dock and Mystic Seaport are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Ocean Beach Park. USS Nautilus Memorial and The Submarine Force Library and Museum are also worth visiting.
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Map
580 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT, 06340

What's nearby

  • New London Ferry Dock - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Mystic Seaport - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Ocean Beach Park - 14 min drive - 13.6 km

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
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk
  • Starbucks
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hilltop Express Inn

Motel near New London Ferry Dock
Near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, 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 0.00 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
Hilltop Express Inn
Hilltop Express Groton
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 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop Express Inn on 18 Aug 2025 start from AU$122.95, 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 Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, Shennecossett Golf Course and Bluff Point State Park. Garde Arts Center and New London Ferry Dock are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Hilltop Express Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 381 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and perfect for the money and just a one night stop!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean safe and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dilenny

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay here one night. I recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Walter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Drawers were broken rug was dirty and stained smelled in the hallways TV didn't really work among a few other things
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Manoj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean property in this price range. Very convenient if you are around Mystic. Host were very exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for a one night stop
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not like the plastic covers in the bed. Felt like I was in a hospital bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Very nice management
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

Charles

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

8/10 Good

Colin

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

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

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay for the night front staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge

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

Nikky

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

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet clean and nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is very clean. The staff was friendly and made me feel right at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

Sammy

Excellent Stay

Good experience. Actually better than I expected. Clean, comfortable, and neat. The fridge was a slim 5 foot one with a freezer and a decent size microwave. Those 2 things are a bonus and both in immaculate condition. The sheets were clean and the bed was made up nice. Bathroom was also clean. I would definitely recommend. The only thing I didn’t like about the room was that the ‘bathroom sink’ is placed outside of the bathroom close to the microwave and counter which was weird to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

regina

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

8/10 Good

Dessie

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

10/10 Excellent

Rayshawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, Good Price, Good amenities

Totally surprised about the cleanliness and amenities of this location, at first sight it doesn't look like much but I've enjoyed multiple stays here. The pricing is great as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills, but no serious flaws either. Efficient service at the desk and a clean room. Nice Sportsbar/restaurant next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024