Econo Lodge, E. Hartford, is economical, and convenient to Hartford Center. But my 2 nights there weren't good. 1st night they put me in a smoking room: it was a bit dirty, and the bed was like an ash tray. Awful! I switched rooms and the second room didn't smell of smoke. But the bathroom light didn't work, it still seemed a bit dirty. And during the night I got a nasty/bloody bug bite on my ankle (!?!?!)

This place is nice. I've stayed here several times, and I'm typing this review from one of the rooms right now (internet is working fine). Most of the people who stay here are blue collar types, and if anyone has a problem with that, go away. The manager seems like a hard working guy who handles a large portion of the maintenance himself. I'm sure sometimes a room will be left in less than desirable condition by some guest who is a slob, but the staff can't catch everything. To anyone who wants to complain, let me just ask what someone of your refined tastes and sensibilities was doing in a budget motel anyway. Here's a suggestion: go to a rip-off establishment like the Hyatt, where they charge you an arm and a leg, then continue to nickel-and-time to death, giving you nothing (and I do mean nothing for free)--no complimentary breakfast of any kind, no free internet at all, etc. Of course, the staff at the Hyatt will all be well dressed, have smiles plastered on their freshly scrubbed faces, and be glad to offer you lines of well-rehearsed b.s. as they rob you blind. It may be more to your liking. P.S. The only thing worse than a snob is a stingy snob.

Believe the reviews. This place is awful. We had no hot water in our room. It is dirty and dingy. The continental breakfast is defrosted glazed donuts and mini croissants.

I reserved a two bed room for myself, my husband and our two friends. My friend went to check in and was told it was only a one bed room and that it was the same price as the two bed room. These people are con artists. DO NOT STAY HERE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy. When I told them that I would never consider staying at any Econolodge again they did not seem to care. I will be reporting this to the better business bureau.