Near New London Ferry Dock, Hilltop Express Inn offers a comfortable stay with in-room WiFi. Unwind in the lobby by the TV and take advantage of easy self parking.
Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
Mystic Downtown Marina - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
Mystic Seaport - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
Ocean Beach Park - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
Getting around
New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 2 min drive
Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State) - 23 min drive
Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State) - 131 min drive
Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field) - 156 min drive
Montauk, NY (MTP) - 19.9 miles/32 km
East Hampton, NY (HTO) - 28.1 miles/45.2 km
New London Union Station - 8 min drive
Mystic Station - 16 min drive
Westerly Station - 19 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Cumberland Farms - 2 min drive
Wendy's - 17 min walk
Starbucks - 16 min walk
Dunkin' - 20 min walk
About this property
Hilltop Express Inn
Hilltop Express Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of New London Ferry Dock and Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Mystic Seaport and Ocean Beach Park are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
47 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchen island
More
Weekly housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Service fee: USD 0.00 per accommodation, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
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Hilltop Express Inn Groton
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hilltop Express Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hilltop Express Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hilltop Express Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hilltop Express Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilltop Express Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hilltop Express Inn?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Mohegan Sun Casino (19-min drive) and Foxwoods Resort Casino (23-min drive) are both nearby.
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Hilltop Express Inn Reviews
Reviews
6.4
Good
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
Terrific
Great spot. Right in the middle of everything - food, stores, etc. would definitely come back here. Check in/out was super easy
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2025
No frills
Room was spacious and clean. Would defiantly stay there again.
Leticia
Leticia, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2025
Very good room for the price and for a quick overnight stay. I stayed here with my family and all was fine.
Alisha
Alisha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
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.
Lynn
Lynn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
My stay was nice, clean rooms, clean bathroom.
The gentleman at the desk was very accommodating and kind.
Sonya
Sonya, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2025
it was okay
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2024
Good value for a one night stop
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
Very nice management
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
It was a nice place to stay for the night front staff was very nice
Maribel
Maribel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
Great and clean spot for the money and excellent service every time.
Nikky
Nikky, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 4, 2025
Reasonable rates. Clean. Only issue was the plastic covers on the mattress made it hot and noisy
Judith
Judith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
Staff is very nice, prices are good, rooms are clean and nice
Nikky
Nikky, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 13, 2024
The place next door, I think it’s called Sneeker’s Cafe. Great food.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
Exceeded expectations for the price
Great deal for a Saturday night. GF and I went to a show at Foxwoods and stayed here. The room was very clean and the window view was very pleasant while laying in bed. Microwave and fridge were awesome. My only complaint is that the bed was not that comfortable but we would stay here again given the affordable price.
Job
Job, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Great room for the value. Full size fridge, microwave and a nice bathroom and kitchen areas. It is my go to hotel when I have to do anything at Mohegan.Sun or Foxwoods
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Owners are very nice, prices are good, rooms are renovated and clean 5 stars
Nikky
Nikky, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2024
This is annexcellent value for the price. We highly recommend for a family or even just couples. Closes to shopping, food, and 15 minutes to Mohegan Sun.
matthew
matthew, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 18, 2025
Place is fine. Stayed here before. It’s Friday night and one of the patrons is noisy, but it’s Friday night.
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2025
We talked to the front desk about our heating unit being a little noisy and they REPLACED THE ENTIRE THING in 20 mins. Wonderful service and very nice. The place was very clean with updates, especially for the price
Courtney
Courtney, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 4, 2025
Did not like the plastic covers in the bed. Felt like I was in a hospital bed.
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 3, 2024
Newly renovated, very nice for the price. Be back in the future
Jorge
Jorge, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2024
The place is very clean. The staff was friendly and made me feel right at home.
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Room was clean
regina
regina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
I only stayed for one night, but was pleasantly surprised at the spacious room, (I stayed in the king room) and for an affordable option, o sleep well and has everything you would need, including a full size fridge. It had a nice tv also. The reviews didn’t steer me wrong.