Manchester is a city in Connecticut approximately 10 miles from Hartford and 18 miles from the University of Connecticut. It is known for its numerous shopping outlets at the Shoppes at Buckland Hills and the Plaza at Buckland Hills. Nicknamed "Silk City" because it once housed a huge silk mill, Manchester also has three museums and more than 1,000 acres of public parks. Because of the numerous attractions in Manchester, a selection of hotels are available right in town.
The Courtyard Hartford Manchester hotel sits right off an exit of Interstate 84 in the center of Manchester's shopping district. Downtown Hartford is 10 miles away. Guests receive a free breakfast each day, and can also pick up something to eat at the hotel's 24-hour convenience market. Guests can also unwind at its indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and exercise facility. Discounts are available for AAA members, seniors, and government and military personnel. All the rooms offer cable TV, telephones, irons, ironing boards and coffee makers. They also have free wired and wireless high-speed Internet. Some rooms provide balconies, courtyard views, Jacuzzis and connecting doors. Smoking is banned at this hotel, which supplies a picnic area where guests can grill.
Courtyard Hartford Manchester
225 Slater St.
Manchester, Conn. 06042
860-533-8484
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The Extended Stay America - Hartford - Manchester hotel is primarily designed for guests who wish to stay on a longer basis. In order to save guests money so they don't have to eat out, the hotel offers rooms with kitchens equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, stove tops, cooking ware and utensils. The rooms also come with free local telephone calls, telephones with voice mail, irons, ironing boards, cable TV and wireless Internet for a one-time fee. The hotel offers its own laundry room. Pets are allowed in some rooms. Full housekeeping is provided for guests who stay for a week or more. Seniors and AAA members receive discounts. Groups also get discount rates.
Extended Stay America - Hartford - Manchester
340 Tolland Turnpike
Manchester, Conn. 06040
860-643-5140
extendedstayamerica.com
The Hampton Inn & Suites Manchester hotel is within walking distance of the Shoppes at Buckland Hills, which is one of the largest malls in the state. The Buckland Hills Mall is two miles from the hotel. For recreational enjoyment, the hotel offers a fitness room and an indoor swimming pool. A golf course is one mile away. A non-smoking hotel, the Hampton Inn provides free beverages and a daily breakfast, a coin-operated laundry, a valet service, meeting rooms and fax service. It does not have its own restaurant, but many are within walking distance. In addition to standard amenities such as telephones, irons and cable TV, the rooms come with sofa beds, work desks, free high-speed Internet access, wet bars and a free weekday newspaper.
Hampton Inn & Suites Manchester
1432 Pleasant Valley Road
Manchester, Conn. 06042
860-644-1732
hamptoninn.hilton.com
