Doubletree Inn – Bradley Airport Hartford

I recently stayed at this hotel for three nights while on a business trip. I found check-in to be fast and simple, the bed was comfortable and clean (King Room), the bathroom was small, but clean. The USA Today was left outside the door each morning. There were some minor wear issues in the room on the furniture. Having never stayed in a Doubletree before I can not compare it to others in the chain, but it was equal to Marriott’s and Radisson’s that I have stayed. Room Service was friendly, fast, and good. I didn’t like the fact that they charge extra for high-speed Internet access in the rooms. I have not seen it charged for in other areas. Also the hallways, lobby, meeting rooms and other public areas were very warm. On the between the second and third nights, all guests were locked out of their rooms until they went to the front desk and got the door key reprogrammed to work properly. As for the famous cookies, I was never offered or saw one of the cookies. Basically, this wasn’t a bad place; it just wasn’t what you would expect from this type of hotel.

I have read hundreds of reviews but this is my first post. Booked a 2-night stay and online (Hilton Diamond member) asked for a room away from elevator. Got a room across from the elevator. The window was wide open (no screens) and the A/C was weak. Stains on carpets and dingy throughout. Internet is $10 / night (only Doubletree I have ever seen charge). No USA Today in the AM, terrible breakfast buffett. I was going to check out but GM asked me to take a different room with a voucher for a free night. Re-checked in to find wide open window in different room and a loud bunch of neighbors swearing and partying. I gave them back their warm Doubletree cookie and went ot the Hampton Inn down the street. 6 employess now work there after coming from Doubletree. The gal that checked me in said she was tired of feeling like a punching bag working at the Doubletree. Just because they hang up a Doubletree sign, don't be fooled.

I stayed there yesterday night and it was terrible. I was supposed to stay at Homewood Suites, but they had a water problem, so I was sent to DoubleTree.
Instead of a suite at Homewood, I was only given a regular king bed.
The furniture is dated : it would need a couple of layers of paint because there are scratches on the nightstands. The carpet was dirty and had holes in it.
The bathroom was not clean: the maids would need some classes. The tub is updated and damaged.The bathroom is the smallest I've ever seen.
The AC is noisy.
The pool is disgusting. I wonder if they've ever cleaned it.

Arrived late and was well received. Hotel is a bit worn and the room was not as clean as I had hoped for. There was no remote control in the room (?) and no climate control device. The room got very warm and there was no way to control the air. The bed and pillows were wonderful. Overall, if you get this hotel thru Priceline, it's a decent value.