Hotels near Connecticut Convention Center ranked for business travelers
9 hotels from 0.1 to 3.7 miles, selected using Navan's booking data from Hartford's active convention circuit.
Seven hotels within 0.7 miles, plus one outlier at 3.7 worth the ride
The Hartford Marriott Downtown is the only hotel on this list physically connected to CTCC by a covered indoor walkway. Navan's booking data placed the other eight across a compact corridor on Columbus Blvd and Trumbull St, all within 0.7 miles.
Closest hotel: Marriott Hartford Downtown, 0.1 miles — the only property with a covered indoor link to CTCC
Distance range: Eight hotels within 0.7 miles; Delamar West Hartford is the premium outlier at 3.7 miles
Loyalty programs: Marriott Bonvoy (×2), Hilton Honors (×2), IHG One Rewards, Best Western Rewards
Booking tip: Insurance industry events and recurring annual shows keep CTCC busy — book 6-8 weeks ahead for peak dates
Top Hotels Near Connecticut Convention Center
Marriott Hartford Downtown
8.2 Rating (405 Reviews)
0.1 miles from Connecticut Convention Center
200 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103
Connected by a covered indoor walkway directly to the convention center floor, this 4-star downtown anchor means your commute is measured in steps, not blocks. For longer convention runs, the full-service spa, on-site Italian restaurant Vivo, and 13,500 square feet of meeting space cover every angle of the trip.
Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford
8.3 Rating (1,205 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Connecticut Convention Center
351 Pitkin Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
Cross the river to a hotel where free breakfast and free parking both come standard, a rare combination at 0.4 miles from the convention floor. The Art Deco building and 8.3 guest rating make this the strongest value address on the list for the budget-conscious convention attendee.
Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown
8.1 Rating (289 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Connecticut Convention Center
942 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103
When a convention runs longer than a weekend, a full kitchen changes the economics of the trip. Complimentary breakfast, an extended-stay address a block from Hartford Stage, and two dedicated meeting rooms make this the practical base for Hartford's week-long trade events.
The Goodwin Hotel
8.3 Rating (556 Reviews)
0.5 miles from Connecticut Convention Center
1 Haynes St, Hartford, CT 06103
A landmark Hartford address since 1881, this boutique hotel offers compact meeting spaces and a bar that handles the client debrief without a reservation scramble. Bushnell Park is a 4-minute walk from the front door; the convention center is a 9-minute walk.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
7.5 Rating (643 Reviews)
0.6 miles from Connecticut Convention Center
315 Trumbull St, Hartford, CT 06103
A 4-star footprint on Trumbull Street, six minutes on foot from CTCC, with 170 rooms and a full restaurant and bar setup for evening wind-downs after the exhibit floor closes. The fireplace lobby and 55-inch flat-screen TVs make multi-day stays noticeably more comfortable than the room rate implies.
Candlewood Suites Hartford Downtown by IHG
7.7 Rating (77 Reviews)
0.7 miles from Connecticut Convention Center
370 Market Street, Hartford, CT 06120
For a convention that stretches into its second week, a full-sized kitchen and pillowtop bed at a non-inflated rate is a practical decision, not a downgrade. Free parking on Market Street, 0.7 miles from CTCC, makes the total cost of the extended stay measurably lower than downtown alternatives.
The Capitol Hotel
7 Rating (1,311 Reviews)
0.7 miles from Connecticut Convention Center
440 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103
Maximum budget efficiency on Asylum Street: complimentary full breakfast, a pool, fitness center, bar, and full-service restaurant in a 96-room Bushnell Park address. Among the sub-$150 options within 0.7 miles, no other property stacks this many included amenities in one room rate.
Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites
7.2 Rating (1,190 Reviews)
2.0 miles from Connecticut Convention Center
185 Brainard Rd, Hartford, CT 06114
Two miles south of CTCC and closer to Bradley Airport, this is the strategic choice when you need a quiet base after the show floor closes and an early flight the next morning. Free buffet breakfast, free parking, a seasonal outdoor pool, and Best Western Rewards points keep the total trip cost predictable.
Delamar West Hartford
9.3 Rating (303 Reviews)
3.7 miles from Connecticut Convention Center
1 Memorial Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
The highest guest rating on this list belongs to a full-service spa hotel 3.7 miles west in West Hartford, and the case is uncomplicated. Frette Italian linens, an on-site restaurant at Artisan, and free valet parking make it the right call when the convention budget has room for the best room in the region.
What's in the Area
- Max Downtown (185 Asylum St): Hartford's go-to for client dinners since 1996. NYT Don't Miss, a strong whiskey program, and private mezzanine dining for client events.
- L Bar in the Hartford Marriott: Ground-floor bar with seasonal cocktails and Happy Hour specials. Useful when leaving the hotel feels like too much after a full convention day.
- Urban Lodge Brewing (88 Pratt St): Opened in 2023, two floors and three bars. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30am. Good for post-convention decompression with local craft beer.
- The Russell (downtown Hartford): Casual island-hotel atmosphere and a reliable happy hour. A quieter option than the Front Street entertainment strip.
- CTCC Attached Garage (100 Columbus Blvd): 2,600 spaces, $5 first hour, $23 daily maximum, open 24/7. Free EV charging stations available on every level.
- Front Street North Garage (24 Front St): 651 spaces, 0.2 miles from CTCC. Best overflow option when the main garage fills by mid-morning on show days.
- Morgan Street Garage (154 Talcott St): 0.4 miles from CTCC at $5 per event. Pre-book on SpotHero for the best rate.
- Overnight at the Marriott: $23 for self-parking or $30 for valet. Convenient if you are already staying in the building.
- Bradley Flyer Route 30 (CTtransit): Direct bus from BDL Terminal A lower level to CTCC for $1.75 one-way. Runs every 40 minutes on weekdays, seven days a week.
- Rideshare from BDL: 20-30 minutes, $40-55. Hartford's driver pool is small; surge pricing spikes 2-3x during major shows. Pre-arrange transport if arriving during a large event.
- Hartford Line train: New Haven-Hartford-Springfield service stops at Union Station downtown. Use The Dash free shuttle to reach CTCC from Union Station.
- The Dash (free circulator): Departs CTCC lower lobby every 15 minutes, Monday through Friday, 7am-7pm. Connects convention center to Union Station, downtown hotels, and the Connecticut Science Center.
- Connecticut Science Center (250 Columbus Blvd): World-class interactive science museum directly adjacent to CTCC. Good for a 30-minute reset between convention sessions.
- Bushnell Park: Hartford's central park, a 4-minute walk from The Goodwin Hotel. The 1914 carousel operates May through mid-October, Tuesday through Sunday.
- Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art: America's oldest continuously operated public art museum, a 10-minute walk from CTCC. Admission is pay what you wish the last hour every day (4-5pm), free for Hartford residents.
- PeoplesBank Arena (XL Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza): Hartford's main sports and concert venue, 0.7 miles from CTCC. Worth checking the event calendar before your stay.
- Davinci Meeting Rooms (100 Pearl St): Day-use private meeting spaces close to CTCC. Quieter alternative to hotel lobbies for focused client work or remote calls during convention week.
- Hartford is the insurance capital of the U.S. Travelers, The Hartford, and Aetna are all headquartered here, keeping CTCC booked with industry events throughout the year.
- CTCC Wi-Fi handles basic browsing during the show. For presentations or large uploads, bring a portable hotspot or use your hotel's business center before heading to the floor.
- ConnectiCon, the Connecticut Home Show, and several insurance industry summits are major annual volume drivers at CTCC. Check the venue calendar when booking; these weeks fill the hotel corridor fast.
- Parking fills by 9am during ConnectiCon and large trade shows. Arrive early or pre-book through SpotHero at Front Street North or Morgan Street garages.
- Rideshare surge warning: Hartford's driver pool is small. During major events, Uber and Lyft rates can spike 2-3x. Walk from the Marriott or budget for the surge.
- The Dash shuttle is free and departs every 15 minutes from CTCC's lower lobby. Most out-of-town visitors don't know it exists. Pick it up there for the return trip to your hotel.
What's in the Area
- Max Downtown (185 Asylum St): Hartford's go-to for client dinners since 1996. NYT Don't Miss, a strong whiskey program, and private mezzanine dining for client events.
- L Bar in the Hartford Marriott: Ground-floor bar with seasonal cocktails and Happy Hour specials. Useful when leaving the hotel feels like too much after a full convention day.
- Urban Lodge Brewing (88 Pratt St): Opened in 2023, two floors and three bars. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30am. Good for post-convention decompression with local craft beer.
- The Russell (downtown Hartford): Casual island-hotel atmosphere and a reliable happy hour. A quieter option than the Front Street entertainment strip.
- CTCC Attached Garage (100 Columbus Blvd): 2,600 spaces, $5 first hour, $23 daily maximum, open 24/7. Free EV charging stations available on every level.
- Front Street North Garage (24 Front St): 651 spaces, 0.2 miles from CTCC. Best overflow option when the main garage fills by mid-morning on show days.
- Morgan Street Garage (154 Talcott St): 0.4 miles from CTCC at $5 per event. Pre-book on SpotHero for the best rate.
- Overnight at the Marriott: $23 for self-parking or $30 for valet. Convenient if you are already staying in the building.
- Bradley Flyer Route 30 (CTtransit): Direct bus from BDL Terminal A lower level to CTCC for $1.75 one-way. Runs every 40 minutes on weekdays, seven days a week.
- Rideshare from BDL: 20-30 minutes, $40-55. Hartford's driver pool is small; surge pricing spikes 2-3x during major shows. Pre-arrange transport if arriving during a large event.
- Hartford Line train: New Haven-Hartford-Springfield service stops at Union Station downtown. Use The Dash free shuttle to reach CTCC from Union Station.
- The Dash (free circulator): Departs CTCC lower lobby every 15 minutes, Monday through Friday, 7am-7pm. Connects convention center to Union Station, downtown hotels, and the Connecticut Science Center.
- Connecticut Science Center (250 Columbus Blvd): World-class interactive science museum directly adjacent to CTCC. Good for a 30-minute reset between convention sessions.
- Bushnell Park: Hartford's central park, a 4-minute walk from The Goodwin Hotel. The 1914 carousel operates May through mid-October, Tuesday through Sunday.
- Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art: America's oldest continuously operated public art museum, a 10-minute walk from CTCC. Admission is pay what you wish the last hour every day (4-5pm), free for Hartford residents.
- PeoplesBank Arena (XL Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza): Hartford's main sports and concert venue, 0.7 miles from CTCC. Worth checking the event calendar before your stay.
- Davinci Meeting Rooms (100 Pearl St): Day-use private meeting spaces close to CTCC. Quieter alternative to hotel lobbies for focused client work or remote calls during convention week.
- Hartford is the insurance capital of the U.S. Travelers, The Hartford, and Aetna are all headquartered here, keeping CTCC booked with industry events throughout the year.
- CTCC Wi-Fi handles basic browsing during the show. For presentations or large uploads, bring a portable hotspot or use your hotel's business center before heading to the floor.
- ConnectiCon, the Connecticut Home Show, and several insurance industry summits are major annual volume drivers at CTCC. Check the venue calendar when booking; these weeks fill the hotel corridor fast.
- Parking fills by 9am during ConnectiCon and large trade shows. Arrive early or pre-book through SpotHero at Front Street North or Morgan Street garages.
- Rideshare surge warning: Hartford's driver pool is small. During major events, Uber and Lyft rates can spike 2-3x. Walk from the Marriott or budget for the surge.
- The Dash shuttle is free and departs every 15 minutes from CTCC's lower lobby. Most out-of-town visitors don't know it exists. Pick it up there for the return trip to your hotel.
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