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490 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06108
What's nearby
Connecticut River
17 min walk - 1.5 km
East Hartford Shopping Center
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Pratt and Whitney Headquarters
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Charter Oak Landing
1 min drive - 1.8 km
PeoplesBank Arena
4 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Hartford Union Station
9 min drive
Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL)
23 min drive
Restaurants
Wendy's
2 min drive
Dunkin'
20 min walk
Augie and Ray's
2 min drive
Dunkin'
10 min walk
Subway
12 min walk
About this property
Economy Inn
Family-friendly hotel near The Meadows Music Theatre
Economy Inn provides amenities like a grocery/convenience store and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
RV/bus/truck parking, babysitting (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and a gift shop
Room features
All 83 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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1 building
2 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
27-inch TV with satellite channels
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Frequently asked questions
Is Economy Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Economy Inn?
As of 19 Ramadan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Economy Inn on 4 Shawwal 2026 start from SAR 301, excluding 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?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Economy Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Economy Inn?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Economy Inn located?
This family-friendly East Hartford hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of East Hartford Shopping Center and Connecticut River. Cabela's and Mortensen Riverfront Plaza are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Economy Inn Reviews
6.4
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Very clean and a very comfortable bed. Was next to highway but still very quiet. Close to many restaurants and shops.
Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Patrick
9 June 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and there were parking right in front of the door
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kelly
24 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
They’re very respectful people, convenient and they have smoking and non-spoken rooms, which is good for people who do smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kelly
1 April 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice discrete spot to go, walk right outside your door to fresh air. Quiet area local to attractions in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Lauren
12 July 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was definitely economy. Fine for the night. Room didn’t have any ashtrays but it smelled like smoke or perhaps just musty. There was no bathmat for the shower and no extra towels to use no extra blanket and only 3 small pillows. The WiFi password at check in and on the key case was incorrect. When I mentioned it at checkout, they were aware of the error and never mentioned it at check in. Location was good- right off the highway. As I said, for one night, it was reasonably priced and you got what you paid for.
Upon arrival the person at the front was the only good experience we received. My friend and I came out to see a concert and wanted to be close to the location so that’s the ONLY reason for the stay, but I wouldn’t recommend AT ALL. Check in was easy, then going to our room we seen legs coming down a set of stairs we needed to walk up to get to our room. There was a man knocked out looking half dead on the stairs, we seen a used condom wrapper with the condom next to it on the same set of stairs when leaving the location. The toilet was barely flushing so we knew it would become a problem. After the third use (just pee) it clogged on us and we called the front desk. Before the attendant came though the toilet cleared out. We found a used tampon under the toilet and it just smelled of old people when entering the room. Next morning the toilet wouldn’t flush so we called the front desk again only to be met with complete rudeness. We were told since we clogged it up we need to come get the plunger…I was appalled. This was not the nice man we met upon arrival, this was a short older man with a beard and glasses, just a rude person and bad customer service all around. We didn’t even shower there, we left the very next morning before checkout. Never again….Dont Do It. Stay Far Far away…..I warned you.
Let's be real...you get what you pay for. Sketchy at best...If you are looking for white glove service...this is not it. On the flip side...my room was clean. While I was out...someone came in made the bed, replaced dirty towels... and tidied up...thank you. If you want an inexpensive place to lay your head...and you are not tooooo picky...this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Anthony
10 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
I was able to park my car right outside my room in the spacious lot.
This location is in a nice neighborhood and meets the bare minimum.
The room was clean the couple nights. I see there, they also allow pets, which is nice for pet lovers. The parking is good for truck drivers versus regular people. The air of ventilation is good. They have a bathroom window. You can open up as well as an AC to kind of like get the air flowing through if you wanna like kind of air out your room. Also, I like the fact that they have smoking and non-smoking for people who do like to smoke. It makes it comfortable further stay which is not allowed in a lot of facilities. Overall a decent place to stay is the Access on and off the highway also
The Economy Inn was a great, comfortable, clean and conveniently located place for my wife and I to stay in the Hartford area! My 95 year old mother was with us and she loved it too!
Surprisingly clean, comfy, and quiet for a motel within spitting distance of an interstate off ramp.
Nicely located with access to food venues. Including a dispensary directly out front, if you’re into that sort of thing.