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A cozy dining area with a brick fireplace, wooden chairs, and tables set for a meal.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A grand spiral staircase with a chandelier, marble flooring, and blue armchairs in a spacious lobby area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a metal ladder, and a tiled floor.

1. Inn at Middletown

Washington Street Historic District, 1 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Dorothy

AU$274

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

A modern room with white leather sofas, a small round table, a stone fireplace, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, a small fridge, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious dining area with high tables and chairs, a patterned carpet, and pendant lighting.

2. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wallingford New Haven

12.5 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Carol

AU$206

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled deck.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, refrigerated beverage dispensers, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel corridor with round tables, large windows, and a modern console table.

A Hilton Garden Inn with a covered entrance, landscaped gardens, and a clear sky.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden

12.4 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Jennah

AU$221

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor kitchen with a grill and a built-in stove, white chairs, and a red door.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking lot, and landscaped areas with shrubs and flowers.

A hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, multiple seating areas including a sofa and chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and a window with a view of trees.

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden

12.7 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Tammy

AU$251

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A sunset over a body of water with a boat and a tree silhouetted against the sky.

A white building with a sign that reads "Solano Inn".

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with chairs, and a dining area.

5. Solano Inn

6.2 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Douglas

AU$149

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a television, and a seating area with patterned cushions.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small kitchen area with a microwave, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, metal ladders, and a blue lifeguard chair.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden by IHG

9.4 km from Van Vleck Observatory

John

AU$157

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A Sheraton hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, well-lit pathways, and landscaped surroundings.

A courtyard with a well-maintained lawn, outdoor seating area, and a building with large windows and balconies.

A window with yellow hanging lights and a view of a building with a white exterior and arched windows.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables set for guests, featuring a patterned carpet and modern furnishings.

7. Sheraton Hartford South Hotel

10.6 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Anne

AU$201

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a chandelier, and bookshelves on either side.

A large, multi-story house with a balcony and a swimming pool.

A classic interior with a marble coffee table, two upholstered armchairs, a sofa, and a vintage radio.

A rustic outdoor setting with hay bales, a wooden fire pit, and outdoor seating.

8. The Bevin House Bed & Breakfast

13 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Eric

AU$377

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A circular fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture in an outdoor patio area with brick flooring and a brick building in the background.

A bar area with a menu board, a minibar, and a well-stocked bar shelf.

A large, stately building with symmetrical architecture, featuring multiple windows and a central entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, round tables, and built-in TV screens.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell

6.9 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Iurii

AU$222

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and artwork.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a large window with curtains.

A Hampton Inn & Suites building with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a flagpole.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Rocky Hill - Hartford South

10.8 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Alyssa

AU$201

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott."

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view.

11. Courtyard New Haven Wallingford

12.4 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Marjory

AU$236

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel lobby with a gray sofa, a round table, a reception desk, a TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a TV, a large mirror, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a striped carpet.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a modern ceiling design.

A Best Western Plus hotel with a two-story structure, multiple parking spaces, and a landscaped front yard.

12. Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites

9.1 km from Van Vleck Observatory

James

AU$172

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a sign for Springhill Suites.

A reception desk with a blue top and wooden base, a wall with geometric patterns, and a sign that reads "BONVY".

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a large TV screen.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

13. Springhill Suites by Marriott Hartford Cromwell

5.8 km from Van Vleck Observatory

David

AU$217

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a television.

A Howard Johnson Express Inn with a view of the sky through the window, wooden interior, and tables with chairs.

A restaurant with a self-service beverage station, wicker baskets, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A hotel room with a TV, coffee maker, microwave, wooden desk, chair, and decorative wall mirrors.

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hartford South – Rocky Hill

13.7 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Beulah Jeyashree

AU$139

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A Days Inn with a brick facade, a red roof, and a parking lot in front.

Two white front-loading washing machines in a laundry area with a white tiled wall and a red baseboard.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Berlin Meriden

9.1 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Jonathan

AU$122

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A breakfast bar with various food options, including cereal and hot food, and a sign indicating an express start breakfast.

A laundry area with two washing machines and a dryer, equipped with control panels and a water dispenser.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a wooden counter.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a TV on the wall.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hartford South - Rocky Hill by IHG

13.5 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Jennifer

AU$188

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a yellow armchair, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a brick facade, and a parking area with yellow curbs.

A hotel reception area with a digital screen, a clock, a sign about morning charges, and a view of parked cars outside.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two chairs, a television, a window with a view of the parking lot and buildings, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

17. Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford

14.3 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Mildred

AU$103

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, each with a beige bedspread and white pillows. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and the walls are adorned with framed artwork.

A hotel with a yellow facade, brick accents, and a large tree in front.

A Quality Inn hotel with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a road with vehicles.

A gym with various exercise equipment including a treadmill, elliptical, and weight machines.

18. The Cromwell Inn

6.3 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Lorie

AU$152

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A patio area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a brick fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a dark wood desk, two chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a lamp.

A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining table with two chairs.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and a large flat-screen TV.

19. Residence Inn By Marriott Hartford Rocky Hill

10.7 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Kimberley

AU$209

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a bed with a headboard.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a stone accent wall, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

20. Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites

19.9 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Marilyn

AU$163

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Van Vleck Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Middletown	9.0 Wonderful 657 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wallingford New Haven	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Solano Inn	8.4 Very good 281 reviews	View

Top Van Vleck Observatory Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford

10/10 Excellent

"Buen alojamiento, y buen servicio"

The Capitol Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location was very convenient. The room was basic but clean. The breakfast staff was friendly and the breakfast itself was decent for a hotel."

Holiday Inn Express Hartford South - Rocky Hill by IHG

8/10 Good

"great"

Comfort Inn Wethersfield - Hartford

8/10 Good

"The first desk receptionist very helpful in verifying Expedia last min reservation in system and quite helpful and pleasant on later arrival. TV remote not working too tired to go to desk as recommended on TV screen No shower curtain at all Hard to reach desk by phone But once reached or seen in person helpful, offered to replace TV remote and put in shower curtain but we were checking out. Breakfast not what it was shown. No hot tea or hot water found for my own tea bag. No real creamers."

Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"The lady who does breakfast is exceptional. Friendly and keeps her station spotless and loaded up with items. The hotel should be very proud to have her. I didn't see her name, but having stayed at this hotel a few times she is the regular lady here."

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"Staff was friendly and very accommodating"

Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience. Nice clean and quiet."

Comfort Inn & Suites Meriden East

8/10 Good

"Bueno el hotel está bien debería fijarse un poco en los detalles para que se vea mejor . Como lámpara de la habitación estaba torcida y detalles de pintura en general . El desayuno estilo usa pero bien completo ."

Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden

10/10 Excellent

"We were there for only 1 night for a concert, but the grounds, public areas and rooms were clean, comfortable and relaxing. The staff was friendly, kind and helpful. Would stay again and I would recommand you to friends and relatives. Food wise was okay, but pricey."

Other attractions near Van Vleck Observatory

A waterfront promenade with a curved walkway, street lamps, and a backdrop of autumn-colored trees.

Harbor Park

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Harbor Park is just one of the places to see in Middletown, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's festivals and entertainment venues.

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A large white building with columns and a central staircase.

Wadsworth Mansion

Learn about the local history of Middletown when you take a trip to Wadsworth Mansion. Experience the area's entertainment venues and festivals.

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Wesleyan University

8.6/10 (189 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Wesleyan University during your travels in Middletown. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Kidcity Children's Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Kidcity Children's Museum during your travels to Middletown. Experience the festivals and entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.

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General Mansfield House

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at General Mansfield House during your trip to Middletown. Experience the festivals and entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.

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Artfarm

You can make plans for a show at Artfarm on your trip to Middletown. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Middletown Nature Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Middletown Nature Gardens, a lovely green space in Middletown. Experience the area's entertainment venues and festivals.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Van Vleck Observatory?

Van Vleck Observatory is located in an area of Middletown that travellers like for its festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 10 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Van Vleck Observatory?

Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. You'll find it 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Van Vleck Observatory. Other good choices around the area include Red Roof Inn Meriden and Days Inn by Wyndham Berlin Meriden.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Van Vleck Observatory?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Van Vleck Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Van Vleck Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Van Vleck Observatory.

What can I see and do near Van Vleck Observatory?

Sights like General Mansfield House and Wadsworth Mansion highlight some of the local culture. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Middletown Nature Gardens, Connecticut River State Wildlife Area or Dooley Pond Public Access. Create some family memories at Kidcity Children's Museum, Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park and Lyman Orchards Corn Maze while you're exploring the area around Van Vleck Observatory.

Top Hotels Near Van Vleck Observatory in Middletown from AU$103

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Our top choices for Van Vleck Observatory hotels

1. Inn at Middletown

2. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wallingford New Haven

3. Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden

5. Solano Inn

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden by IHG

7. Sheraton Hartford South Hotel

8. The Bevin House Bed & Breakfast

9. Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Rocky Hill - Hartford South

11. Courtyard New Haven Wallingford

12. Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites

13. Springhill Suites by Marriott Hartford Cromwell

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hartford South – Rocky Hill

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Berlin Meriden

16. Holiday Inn Express Hartford South - Rocky Hill by IHG

17. Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford

18. The Cromwell Inn

19. Residence Inn By Marriott Hartford Rocky Hill

20. Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites

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Top Van Vleck Observatory Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Wethersfield, CT - Hartford

The Capitol Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hartford South - Rocky Hill by IHG

Comfort Inn Wethersfield - Hartford

Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites

Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Comfort Inn & Suites Meriden East

Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden

Other attractions near Van Vleck Observatory

Harbor Park

Wadsworth Mansion

Wesleyan University

Kidcity Children's Museum

General Mansfield House

Artfarm

Middletown Nature Gardens

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