Located close to town, HoJo's offers the lowest rate of all the area motels. A variety of rooms (both smoking and nonsmoking) are available, and all rooms feature air conditioning and cable television. Additional amenities include free Wi-Fi, a seasonal pool, along with complimentary breakfast and newspapers in the lobby. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available. The Howard Johnson's is less than one and a half miles to city center, and is close to shopping at the Buckland Hills Mall, commerce (Gerber Scientific, Pratt & Whitney) and arts and entertainment at the Harriet Beecher Stow Center, Hartford Civic Center, Mark Twain House and Museum and Wadsworth Antheneum Museum of Art.
Also situated on Hartford Turnpike in Vernon, the Comfort Inn features a wider range of amenities as well as a higher nightly rate per room than its neighbor. The inn is geared toward the business traveler, with a range of audio/video equipment available. All rooms include microwaves and refrigerators. In addition, the motel also contains a fitness center and laundry facilities. Shuttle service to Bradley International Airport (BDL) is available.
Despite having a reputation as a "no frills motel," the Motel 6 in Vernon contains some valuable features that some of the others on the same road (Hartford Turnpike) are lacking. Vernon's Motel 6 features fitness facilities, seasonal outdoor pool, meeting rooms, exhibit space and a bar/restaurant. The rooms are also designed for the business traveler and include voice mail, an in-room safe, a mini bar and the option for cribs and roll-away beds to be delivered to your room. Airport shuttle service is available. Nearby dining options include 99 Restaurant, Vernon Diner, New England Pizza and Restaurant and Reins Deli, all located on the same road as the motel.
As the name indicates, this motel, located in neighboring Manchester (southwest of Vernon/Rockville) caters toward guests whose stay is more than a couple of days. It features amenities that are geared toward the business traveler who will be staying for a longer-than-average time. Each room features a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and dishwasher, along with cookware, dishes and utensils. In addition, desks and ironing boards are standard in every room. A nearby fitness facility is also available to guests. Extended Stay America is also extremely convenient to downtown Hartford, which is a mere 10 miles to the west, easily accessible via I-84.
