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Hilltop Express Inn

2.5 star property
Convenient and comfortable lodging near the New London Ferry Dock, with easy self-parking that makes coming and going hassle-free for travelers

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Hilltop Express Inn provides a practical base for ferry travelers, with in-room WiFi that keeps guests connected. The lobby offers a comfortable spot to relax with its TV, while the convenient self-parking eliminates transportation worries.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is P3,357
P3,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 5 - Feb 6

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Groton, Hilltop Express Inn is near the airport. Mystic Seaport and Foxwoods Resort Casino are cultural highlights and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration is a popular area attraction. USS Nautilus Memorial and The Submarine Force Library and Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Groton travel guide
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Map
580 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT, 06340

What's nearby

  • I love the Belugas! They are so adorable! ❤️
    Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
    9 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Mystic Seaport is a step back into time! #Connecticut
    Mystic Seaport
    10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fort Griswold State Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
    2 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • New London Union Station
    8 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    2 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cumberland Farms
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Wendy's
    17 min walk
  • Starbucks
    16 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    20 min walk

About this property

Hilltop Express Inn

Motel near Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
Hilltop Express Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Hilltop Express Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and kitchen islands. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 40-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and kitchen islands

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 0.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Express Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilltop Express Inn?

As of Feb 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop Express Inn on Feb 5, 2026 start from P 3,356.77, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Express Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Express Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hilltop Express Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, Shennecossett Golf Course, and Bluff Point State Park. Garde Arts Center and New London Ferry Dock are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hilltop Express Inn Reviews

6.4

6.8

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 421 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a luxury hotel but if you want a clean room and a good bed, the Hilltop express is a great choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Could not stay there due to age requirements
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean room, full size fridge, slept well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great management and the staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, updated, and clean. Having a fridge with a freezer and a microwave was great. The bed was clean and comfortable. The room had great lighting controlable from multiple switches. Plenty of outlets and reliable wifi. Heater/ac unit was clean and worked well.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. HUGE refrigerator. I was expecting a mini. TV not working first day but management fixed it right away. The area is very quiet. Pizzeria and burger spot directly next door. Traveled alone for some quiet/me time. Would come back again. JR
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This is a recently rehabbed motel. The quality of the rehab is OK, the mattress and sheets good with a large frig and microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room as advertised and as per pictures, clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, convenient and well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Older establishment but decent value for the cost. Was disappointed to see a dirty sink upon arrival but the rest of the room was sufficiently clean. Bed was fairly comfortable. Walls are thin and we could hear the neighbors tv. All in all it was decent for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean efficient property however very noisy above room. Thin floor. Heard every step.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was quite clean and close to the highway. Everything seemed dated to 10-15 years old but it was clean and well maintained. I’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
better than the $700 hotels in Canada
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Angelica

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The mattresses had a plastic cover over them so would be incredibly loud whenever you moved and due to the plastic you would overheat. The hotel has incredibly loud people and we barely got any sleep. It felt as if someone was moving upstairs, constantly scraping furniture on the ground. Constant people walking by our door speaking loudly. I was going to ask for a new room that wasn’t directly under them but no front staff coverage. The walls are super thin. Would not recommend at all if you want to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kaitlyn

Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible experience. I gave the hotel a heads up that I was traveling with a service dog at booking weeks prior, which they didn’t mention at check in and I was pleasantly surprised, thinking they were simply not going to give me a hard time. Quite the opposite. The front desk saw him later on and promptly came to my room and repeatedly called, trying to force me to check out. I had to contact Expedia for support. They were demanding documentation (“service dog ID”) which any legitimate handler knows is not required and illegal to request, but people passing their pets off as service dogs sure love to use these fake documents to bring their pets everywhere. This is a perfect example of how that behavior impacts actual service dog handlers. The hotel was directed to the Americans with Disabilities Act for education but refused
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, very clean, large windows, half-kitchenette with large fridge, reliable WiFi, morning coffee, relatively quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Disliked: Amenities
I loved being out near the conservation area the beaches and golf! Kind of off the beaten path but right up my alley!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Definitely a good low cost option. Very clean. Impressed with the full sized refrigerator. Did have plastic on the mattress’s which really was no big deal. Good location with plenty of dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night, horrible. The bed was so uncomfortable I couldn’t even sleep. Pillows were horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrific

Great spot. Right in the middle of everything - food, stores, etc. would definitely come back here. Check in/out was super easy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good deal. Newly renovated rooms. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Walter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Drawers were broken rug was dirty and stained smelled in the hallways TV didn't really work among a few other things
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025