Hartford, Connecticut, is the state capital and offers tourists chances to see historic attractions, such as the 19th century Wadsworth Atheneum art museum and Bushnell Park, one of the oldest urban parks in the United States. Hotels in the Greater Hartford area are within 15 minutes of these attractions. The Greater Hartford area includes rural suburbs – Farmington and Avon – with golf courses and recreation areas, such as Batterson Park.
The Avon Old Farms Hotel is in Avon, Connecticut, a western suburb in Greater Hartford, a 20-minute drive from the downtown area. Founded in 1955, this hotel rests on a 20-acre property and has been featured in Yankee magazine. Hotel amenities include a concierge desk, outdoor swimming pool and 24-hour fitness center. Complimentary shuttle service is available to downtown Hartford and Bradley International Airport. Ferme, the hotel's restaurant, serves country cuisine for breakfast and steak entrees for dinner; the menu changes seasonally. Pets may stay for an additional fee. The 18-hole Blue Fox Run Golf Course is within five minutes of the hotel.
Located in East Hartford, the Hotel Hartford is a full-service accommodation less than five minutes from Hartford proper. This hotel provides a fitness center and onsite restaurant, J.T. Ashley's. This dining establishment is next to the lobby and serves breakfast and dinner; room service is available. Some rooms have sofa beds. Local eateries and shops are five minutes away at the Bicentennial Square shopping plaza. Rentschler Field is a 10-minute drive from the hotel; the East Hartford stadium hosts live rock concerts and University of Connecticut Huskies football games.
The Marriott is a 22-story hotel in downtown Hartford; some of the hotel's 401 rooms offer scenic views of the Connecticut River. Hotel features include an indoor swimming pool area with whirlpool tub, fitness room and an Italian restaurant, Vivo; the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Valet parking is available. The hotel has eight suites with living rooms; some provide views of the downtown skyline. Downtown attractions within walking distance include the Hartford Stage Theater and Wadsworth Atheneum; built in 1844, the Wadsworth Atheneum is one of the oldest public art museums in the United States. Downtown dining at Bushnell Plaza is a five-minute drive from the hotel.
The Farmington Inn in Farmington, Connecticut, is a 15-minute west of downtown Hartford. This boutique hotel is adjacent to the 18-hole Farmington Country Club. Off-site dining and shopping is at Westfarms Mall, a five-minute drive from the hotel. Amenities at Farmington Inn include a breakfast room, tailor shop and Noella, an on-site spa; the spa offers massage therapies and massages. The lobby area and guest rooms feature contemporary artwork and antique-style furniture. Rooms have marble-furnished bathrooms and deluxe suites have sitting areas. Pets may stay for an additional fee.
