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The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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440 Asylum St, Hartford, CT, 06103
  • Bushnell Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • XL Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Connecticut State Capital
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Hartford, CT (HFD-Hartford - Brainard)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 198 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, View (Premium View)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 198 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, View (Premium View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

3-star hotel in Downtown Hartford
A 24-hour fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and dry cleaning are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3-star property offers access to a business center and 2 meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. A total renovation of this property was completed in 2016.

The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1960
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - 2016
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 15.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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The Capitol Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Same Magic
We were celebrating our 40th anniversary having stayed at an earlier incarnation of the hotel on our wedding night. We found the stay to be friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed here for an Irish dance competition in Hartford. The property is dated and was right next to the bus station. The underground parking garage wasn't easy to get in and out of with our truck. The staff were very polite and helpful. The bathroom was small, the shower curtain wasn't waterproof, and it took a while for the hot water to warm up. The beds weren't very comfortable. If you need a basic room just to sleep, then this hotel is fine. If you want more amenities, then this isn't the place you'll want to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tammy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room and hallways on the 6th floor reeked of cigarette smoke, like it was deeply settled in. We had to wash our clean clothes and jackets when we got home. Staff didn’t explain how the parking gate worked so we had to go back to the office for help. Close to the XL center but I would rather walk further or Uber than stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LORI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for the middle of a city and affordable. Room was larger than expected and was clean. Bathroom was pretty good and clean. The staff was AMAZINGLY nice and happy. I will return when I go to Xfinity for concerts!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t enjoy the fact that they charged $15 for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice for a night
We needed an overnight stay for a wedding. The check in was easy, the room extremely clean. We only stayed the one night but the beds were comfortable. The tv worked fine and check out was easy least. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ismel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Allentown

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is the reason for my rating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nazra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Emanuel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles, Stamford

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Clarice

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No luggage hold, key cards would stop working, smoke-free room still smelled like cigarette smoke
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ma Hedic

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Owner of this place was very rude, well at least that’s what he said that he was the owner. He completely ignored me when I got there to check in. Then was talking to one of his employees, until I asked him how long until he could check me in. His Answer was rude saying if I didn’t see he was counting some pieces of papers,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Zane

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean, staff was friendly, and at least they had breakfast included. Parking was very limited in their small underground parking garage where they allow you to park for a fee, but was fairly secure. Parking is an issue in the entire downtown area (of course), so if you can, you should try to walk whenever possible or you will pay a lot for parking. It's in a decent location where downtown areas are accessible for the price, but the place is old and needs a lot of work. Pipes are so load, every time the other guest flush they would wake me up. I'm sure I did the same thing others on the floor below me. That kinda sucked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jaime, Lakeland

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
To put it mildly, I slept on top on the sheets. Parking is a nightmare in the small underground garage. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Anaise

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was hair in the sink, in the shower, and on the towels. The radiator was broken, dusty and moldy. The room was hot, and I could not open the windows. The entire 4th floor smelled like a bad air freshener that was trying to cover up years of cigarette smoke smell. Overall I would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Laine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You have to pay $15 for parking. Good location. The hallway smelled. But the rooms were clean and comfortable. All the staff was very nice and the breakfast hit the spot. Thank You
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beware, the parking lot behind the hotel is not well marked and I got an $88 ticket. Look carefully at the small signs and double check with staff about where to park! The hotel itself was lovely and clean, and being right across the street from Bushnell Park was great for taking my dog out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024