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Hilltop Express Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Groton with free parking

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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

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

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

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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
580 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT, 06340

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 9 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Mystic Seaport - 10 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hilltop Express Inn

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

  • 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 lift
  • 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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Groton
Howard Johnson Inn Groton
Hilltop Express Inn Groton
Hilltop Express Inn
Hilltop Express Groton
Hilltop Express
Hilltop Express Inn Motel
Hilltop Express Inn Groton
Hilltop Express Inn Motel Groton

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 18 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop Express Inn on 17 Dec 2025 start from AU$100.25, including 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 at Hilltop Express Inn?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hilltop Express Inn located?

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

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Reviews

Hilltop Express Inn Reviews

6.4

6.6

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

6.8

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 409 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siera

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

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

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

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

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean safe and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and perfect for the money and just a one night stop!!
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

8/10 Good

Dilenny

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay here one night. I recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good room for the price and for a quick overnight stay. I stayed here with my family and all was fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leticia

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

No frills

Room was spacious and clean. Would defiantly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Not bad for the price

The rooms are a decent size. I had 2 Queen beds. There was a full sized refrigerator and a microwave in the room. There is free coffee in the lobby from 7-10am.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was nice, clean rooms, clean bathroom. The gentleman at the desk was very accommodating and kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Manoj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean property in this price range. Very convenient if you are around Mystic. Host were very exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
it was okay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for a one night stop
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Reasonable rates. Clean. Only issue was the plastic covers on the mattress made it hot and noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice, prices are good, rooms are clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024