Best hotels in Hartford
Delamar West Hartford
1 Memorial Road, CT 06107
Delamar is an elegant boutique hotel 10 minutes west of central Hartford. Spacious rooms and suites – some with kitchens – offer plenty of freedom in classy surroundings. Rest up with a range of treatments in the spa and dine at the Artisan restaurant.
The Goodwin Hotel
1 Haynes Street, CT 06103
JP Morgan’s former apartment has been transformed into a modern downtown hotel that exudes old-school class. A marble lobby greets guests, leading to comfortable rooms that retain original moldings mixed with contemporary tiled bathrooms. Grab a bite from the seasonal or tapas menu at the Spanish restaurant downstairs.
Hartford Marriot Downtown
200 Columbus Boulevard, CT 06103
Convenience is king at this hotel overlooking the Connecticut River, just down the road from the Connecticut Science Center. Soft 300-thread-count bedding ensures a good night’s rest, with an indoor pool and spa services in the wellness center offering further opportunities for relaxation.
Where to eat in Hartford
Carbone’s
588 Franklin Avenue, CT 06114
Rustic charm creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere in this family-run Italian restaurant in the South End neighborhood. Established in 1938, Carbone’s chefs cook up authentic Italian fare – from small plates to fettucine carbonara, lobster linguine and veal cuscinetto.
ON20
400 Columbus Boulevard CT 06103
Dine with a view from the 20th floor of the One State Street building at ON20. The food is just as good as the view out over the Connecticut River and city below, as chef Jeffrey Lizotte adds a French influence to an innovative menu.
Max Downtown
185 Asylum Street, CT 06103
At the heart of Hartford, Max Downtown’s spacious and arty decor perfectly suits the business district. International cuisine meets national favorites, with a menu including everything from a classic cheeseburger and New York strip steak to ahi tuna poke bowls.
Best attractions in Hartford
Mark Twain House and Museum
385 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105
Only a 10-minute drive west of central Hartford is the restored Gothic Victorian mansion where Mark Twain wrote many of his classics. Learn about the author’s life through the permanent and rotating exhibitions, while examining the three-story house’s modern features of the time including a telephone and burglar alarm.
Elizabeth Park
1561 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117
The third-largest rose garden in the country is the highlight within Elizabeth Park, where more than 800 types of roses grow. They’re in full bloom during the month of June, but there are plenty more flowers that open up across the year, including daffodils in springtime and dahlias in fall. Meanwhile, winter visitors can enjoy ice skating in the park.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
600 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103
This is the oldest free public museum in the US with more than 50,000 artworks on display spanning 5,000 years. Art is brought to life inside this castle-like building through an interactive approach. There are no labels, instead visitors use touchscreens to learn more about the pieces by Monet, Warhol, Caravaggio and countless others on display.