What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Portland?

A motel is a great option if you're planning to travel around Portland. These escapes are typically located close to airports and major roads, feature on-site parking and have basic services and amenities. Spend your break at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a wider choice of rooms and additional conveniences like a fitness center, lobby and free WiFi, you can expect to pay more for hotel accommodations.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Portland?

Take advantage of the free breakfast at Residence Inn By Marriott Hartford Rocky Hill . This 3-star stay in Portland also has a swimming pool and a barbecue grill. Alternatively, pour yourself a fresh brew and fuel up at Holiday Inn Express Newington - Hartford, an IHG Hotel , which also offers complimentary breakfast.

Do any 3-star hotels in Portland have a pool?

Enjoy a swim in between exploring the sights at Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell or Inn at Middletown . They're popular 3-star properties that have a pool in Portland. The summer months of June, July and August are a great time to book a hotel with a pool here. If you visit in the warmest month of July, you'll experience average temperatures of 64ºF at night to 84ºF during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Portland have an on-site restaurant?

Following a day of discoveries, reward yourself with a tasty meal at Inn at Middletown 's on-site restaurant. This 3-star Portland option also includes a swimming pool and a deep soaking bathtub. Or eat without having to go anywhere at Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell . Hypo-allergenic bedding and a sauna are just a couple of the other amenities available here.

Do any 3-star hotels in Portland have WiFi?

Sign in to the WiFi at Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell and easily post all of your amazing pictures of Portland. Inn at Middletown is another 3-star hotel where you can get online while on vacation. WiFi may be included in the price of the room or provided for a supplementary fee, so remember to check before booking.

What 3-star hotels in Portland have parking?

Our top recommendations are Inn at Middletown and Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell . Both these 3-star accommodations in Portland provide parking, making it a breeze for you to climb behind the wheel and explore. Searching for some sightseeing opportunities outside the city? Slide behind the wheel and hit the highways. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Montauk Point Lighthouse are two favorite day trip destinations from central Portland.

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The Capitol Hotel

Downtown Hartford

Maritza

$88 nightly

Jan 25 - Jan 26

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Clarion Inn North Haven - New Haven North

North Haven

George

$106 nightly

Feb 8 - Feb 9

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The Goodwin Hotel

Downtown Hartford

Dan

$205 nightly

Feb 22 - Feb 23

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Holiday Inn Cheshire - Southington by IHG

Southington

Allison

$88 nightly

Feb 1 - Feb 2

Total with taxes and fees

Hilton Garden Inn Hartford North/Bradley Int'l Airport

Windsor

Merna

$122 nightly

Jan 30 - Jan 31

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The Farmington Inn & Suites

Farmington

Donna

$125 nightly

Feb 7 - Feb 8

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Avon Old Farms Hotel

Avon

Ann

$131 nightly

Feb 1 - Feb 2

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Hilton Garden Inn Hartford South/Glastonbury

Glastonbury

Vanessa

$114 nightly

Jan 30 - Jan 31

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Marriott Hartford/Windsor Airport

Windsor

Brittany

$139 nightly

Jan 30 - Jan 31

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Inn at Middletown

Washington Street Historic District

Helen

$193 nightly

Feb 8 - Feb 9

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Cambria Hotel Manchester South Windsor

South Windsor

Erica

$125 nightly

Jan 30 - Jan 31

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HYATT house Hartford North/Windsor

Windsor

TIMOTHY

$132 nightly

Feb 16 - Feb 17

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Holiday Inn Express Hartford – Newington, by IHG

Newington

anthony

$108 nightly

Feb 22 - Feb 23

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Southington, CT

Southington

Jill

$130 nightly

Feb 1 - Feb 2

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Homewood Suites by Hilton-Hartford South-Glastonbury, CT

Glastonbury

Winghei

$130 nightly

Jan 30 - Jan 31

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Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden

Wallingford

Jackie

$115 nightly

Jan 29 - Jan 30

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford-Farmington

Farmington

Ken

$127 nightly

Jan 30 - Jan 31

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Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford/Windsor

Windsor

Amy

$113 nightly

Feb 1 - Feb 2

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Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Manchester

Manchester

Justin

$105 nightly

Feb 2 - Feb 3

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden

Wallingford

Angela

$111 nightly

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There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Portland, Connecticut are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Portland, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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Our guests highly recommend Inn at Middletown. It comes with a deep soaking bathtub and pool sun loungers, and is around 2 mi south of the center of Portland. Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located approximately 7 mi northwest of the downtown area, it offers a cafe and a sauna.

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Relaxation is effortless in 3-star hotels in Portland. On top of comfortable settings, these more affordable stays come with a variety of welcome amenities like complimentary WiFi, tea or coffee maker and a gym. A 4-star hotel offers a more sophisticated experience with superior features such as an on-site spa, outdoor or indoor swimming pool and more spacious rooms. Regardless of your desired hotel category or what you want to spend, Expedia has what you're searching for.

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