I stayed here the night before an early morning flight. Check-in was quick and I was given a warm cookie. The room was average size, the bed and pillows very comfortable and there was very little noise. I was surprised however at how small the bathroom was. It was clean and had ample toiletries but I would have preferred a little more space. I asked for a wake-up call and received one right on time. I would stay here again but it wasn't much different than the less expensive hotels at the airport.

The Doubletree Hotel at Windsor Locks, Connecticut, is one of those unassuming hotels that surprise you by exceeding your expectations. Located near Bradley International Airport at Hartford, the hotel is easy to miss on the main drag amidst the valet parking services and fast food joints. (It is right next to the Enterprise rental car lot.)

The Doubletree isn’t large, but it is very clean and nicely decorated. Warm chocolate cookies on check-in were nice touches (maybe that is standard procedure throughout the Doubletree chain, I don’t know). Check-in is officially 3PM, but our room was ready at 1 o’clock. Our room was comfortable and clean—right down to the immaculately made beds with overstuffed pillows.

The restaurant food was outstanding. In fact, some of the best strawberry cheesecake I’ve ever tasted was served at this Doubletree. Free wireless Internet, comfortable “business cubicles” on the main floor, a well appointed fitness room and a small indoor field round out the pleasantries. We’ll definitely be back.

Brought the family to the Eastern States Exhibition (The Big E) and stayed at the Doubletree in nearby Windsor Locks, CT. The Doubletree is a newer mid-priced hotel near Bradley Airport and close to I-91. Overall, the property is very nice for the price point. Modern lobby, rooms, common areas, etc. are all pleasant and well kept. An indoor pool kept my family busy and for ten extra dollars (booked on the Hilton.com website) got a buffet breakfast for two adults and two children.

I feel compelled to comment on a great service experience. Doubletree's signature is warm cookies upon check-in. Our youngest son is extremely allergic to tree nuts and these cookies had walnuts. My son was disappointed, but he is used to this situation and he is a pretty good sport. When we came back in the evening, I asked the front desk clerk if there were any cookies without tree nuts. The chef (Steve) happened to be nearby and when he heard about the problem he cheerfully asked my son if he wanted 1 or 2 cookies with M&Ms instead of walnuts. Of course he asked for two and the chef said, "How about I make you three." Thirty minutes later, Steve knocked on our door with SIX warm cookies.....nut free! We really appreciated the extra effort. I'm sure you'll have an equally nice stay at this Doubltree.

Nice hotel with friendly front desk. Rooms were fine and the airport shuttle was fine. However, the diningroom was way overpriced and the food was terrible. There is nowhere decent to eat nearby (walking distance). The complimentary warm cookies were good, as always.