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Reviews of Hilltop Express Inn 2 stars

580 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT 06340, United States

#11 of 15 hotels in Groton

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Review score

Based on 192 hotel reviews

6.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    6.8

  • Location

    7.3

  • Facilities

    6.1

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 14 August 2022

    1.0
    Would not recommend this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom sink not installed in Bathroom, fridge too small 2ft high, cable TV had no signal couldn't watch TV, only one chair in room to sit, mattress uncomfortable, we checked out 3 1/2 hours couldn't wait to leave.

    Nothing

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean room friendly staff , made u feel welcomed, no breakfast though

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2022

    4.0
    Needs remodeling
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no breakfast at this location and at this price point even a continental would have been good. Heavy nicotine smell.No one manning desk at time of check out.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs more lighting out front

    It was easy to get to and from where we needed to be

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    10
    Impressed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise

    Friendly and quick desk, they upgraded us to a huge king room. No smell, bed was great, and it was very clean. We use "budget" hotels often, this is the nicest room we've gotten at this price point. The walls are thin, otherwise I genuinely could not ask for more. (I copied my own review from Google into Booking)

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2022

    1.0
    0/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I will start off by saying that I have stayed at my share of dives and enjoy finding diamonds in the rough when it comes to booking new places. I am not one to complain, all I need are very basic things, a clean room and bed and I’m happy. I came here with my mother and my son over the weekend for 1 night to visit Ocean Beach park. The sign is in rough shape, no biggie. We walk in and it’s smells strongly of cigarette smoke, our room however smelled much better aside from the bathroom being Smokey, no biggie. My son took a shower when we got to the room because we had spent the day on the beach and wanted to wash up. A half hour later his feet were black from walking in the room barefoot. At this point we are all starting to notice bug bites. We held off just thinking that maybe we had gotten them on the beach. I end up taking a shower and get ready for bed. Almost immediately my mother and myself are just getting bit up and my son who is now sleeping has one on the side of his face. I HATE complaining, I won’t even send my food back at a restaurant but this was really bad. it was surprising because the mattresses were new and super comfy and the staff were very nice. We ended up leaving the hotel at 9:45pm with a sleeping 7 year old to go pay double to stay last minute at a holiday inn in new london. My son has 2 heart conditions and I just couldn’t risk trying to overlook really big problems. Out of the 10+years I’ve been booking through Booking.com I’ve never had to complain Nevermind leave any type of lodging due to conditions. It was a very disappointing and quite frankly gross experience.

    The staff were very nice.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2022

    9.0
    Affordable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The comfort of the room

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2022

    10
    It was enjoyable and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner/manager is very nice Her boys shoveled my car out during the blizzard in January. The owner was able to accommodate me another night on a very busy memorial day weekend.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Kim the manager was excellent

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    zero

    The hotel was older, but our rooms were very good. Clean. Bathrooms were clean and neat, bed comfortable, rooms were larger than we thought. Heating/cooling was excellent. Excellent location. Glad we picked the Motel.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2022

    9.0
    Stay at half way
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The facility does need some work, but it wasn't an issue. As other reviews said, the lobby does smell like smoke; however, the hallway do not and room did not. I think it is the outdoor smoking area is coming in open windows.

    Kim was so fantastic! We were going to be late coming in and it would be after the front desk normally closes. Kim immediately said "no problem". She had us ring her when we arrived and was so sweet despite the late hour. The place is a great value for the area! Most hotels in the area are $200-$400/night. This was only $128/night and perfect for just a place to crash after a long day. It was clean, which is the most important thing to me.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2022

    8.0
    Acceptable for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The living quarters were clean, however the building itself needs maintenence. Wall paper peeling, stained ceilings, mouldings separating from ceiling and doors. Needs painting. For non smoking facility. It reeked smoke odor.

    Clean comfortable bed, plenty of hot water, pretty quiet room. Good recommendations for dining in area.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2022

    1.0
    I believe people live in the hotel and they don't care about anyone who comes to stay there they scr
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The receptionist was awful she smelled like smoke

    There was nothing to like

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2022

    10
    Enjoyed my stay and I will stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything No complaints from me I have nothing negative to say I would stay here again

    The manager Kim was very pleasant and helpful. 2 boys dug my car out after a big snow storm. The bed was giant and comfortable The room and bathroom were very clean.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2022

    9.0
    Overall was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Heating and air conditioning units was noisy.

    No, breakfast and the location was quiet. the room service never come to disturb me.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2021

    8.0
    A good bargain but lacking in interior design. Needs an interior make over and fresh paint/equip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could be Closer to local attractions. Noisy bathroom fan. Lights and electrical plug lllat bed not working on right side.

    Spacious room. Good TV. Clean Friendly/helpful manager.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don’t have any complaints

    I liked the how hotel is kept, very clean and it’s not too far from the ferry

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2021

    4.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They need to clean better. There were cob webs ib the corners. And they need to update. Very old

    There was no breakfast

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2021

    3.0
    Horrible experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty looking carpets, mold in freezer drip pan, dresser side coming apart, light shades old and broken, pillows not comfortable, rust stain on bed box spring, dirty microwave, toilet rings and old stained tub. Definitely needs remodel. Stairway rugs dirty. Confirned and paid for 2 queen beds , said not available, had to take room with 2 double beds. Coming back in dark, hotel sign not lit up, poor lighting in front of hotel. No one at front desk when going in. Definitely not a place to stay again

    Didn't have one

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well kept

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2021

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The motel itself

    Nothing

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2021

    8.0
    Great value, clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great value. Comfortable and clean. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2021

    1.0
    This is a very sketchy hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I booked two queen sized beds, and the booking said that continental breakfast would be available. We received two twin beds and there was no continental breakfast. The property was in such poor repair that I didn't bother complaining about the twin beds- I was afraid to see what other room they would put me in. In my room, the tub drained poorly and the light above the sink didn't work. The hall smelled like smoke. Much of the property was in disrepair. If not for the cancelation fee, we would have left after the first night.

    The staff, when available, were friendly.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Staff

    Stayed in July 2021

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