Avon Old Farms Hotel
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Welcome to the Avon Old Farms Hotel - a luxury hotel in the suburbs of Greater Hartford, CT in the picturesque Farmington River Valley. In fact, Yankee Magazine has rated us a "Best of the Best" lodging property. The Avon Old Farms Hotel has also received a Mobil Three-Star Award and AAA Three Diamond Award.Our hotel began as a 24-unit motel in 1955 and through two expansions has grown into a 160-room luxury hotel in Avon, Connecticut resting on 20 acres of manicured landscape with all of the services and amenities desired by the modern corporate and leisure guest. As a guest of the Avon Old Farms Hotel, you can expect a distinctive ambiance representing luxury and charm including fine furnishings, down featherbeds, four-poster beds, antiques, and original watercolor paintings of the historic area in which we reside. Our classic approach to service means that guests will be pampered and appreciate our innovative attention to detail and willingness to accommodate. Additionally, our unique facilities - including the handsome, state-of-the-art conference facilities, stunning banquet space, and lush outdoor garden areas - make us a leading choice for meetings, corporate events, weddings, and social affairs in the Greater Hartford area.Guests of the Avon Old Farms Hotel enjoy the award-winning and stunning Seasons Restaurant and Tap Room serving inspired innovative American cuisine.We look forward to welcoming you to our luxurious country hotel in Avon, Connecticut just 10 minutes from downtown Hartford!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Table tennis
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Shuttle bus service
Parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Vending machine
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
ATM on site
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
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Air conditioning
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Safe
Telephone
Flatscreen TV
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Complimentary toiletries
Iron
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Hair dryer
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Mid-range
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English
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279 Avon Mountain Rd, Avon, CT 06001-3942
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We're seasoned travelers, and this was among the WORST experiences we've ever had. AC system in the room was broken; room was 80+ degrees. Yet they did not offer a fan...or even an apology. Room overlooked a major, noisy intersection and we had to try to sleep with the window open all night (despite other guests traipsing along the corridor in front of our room). And we weren't the only ones...discovered that others shared the SAME experience! Hotel website description is WAY over-stated. Nothing more than an average motel, some rooms with noisy window air conditioners and others with no working AC whatsoever! So disappointed!! Would never go back there again.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Bring your own portable fan. Hotel does not offer any relief from broken or poor air conditioning.
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We stayed at Avon Old Farms Hotel when attending a wedding in Simsbury. The AC in our room did not work. I went to the front desk to report the problem and the clerk told me the hotel was completely full, it was an old building, and there was nothing she could do to help me. I asked for a fan and she said they did not have any, and she turned around and walked away. No apologies. We got very little sleep because of the heat and left early the next morning.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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The location of the hotel is not bad, very leisurely environment. There is a park nearby where you can go for a walk, and breakfast is okay. However, the checkout at the counter is very bad. You must pay attention to the price when you make a reservation. We encountered miscalculations of prices, incorrect credit card amounts, and wrong receipts. 酒店的地點還不錯，很悠閒的環境。附近有個公園可以去走走，早餐也還可以。但是櫃檯的結帳非常不好，一定要注意訂房時的價格，我們遇到價格算錯、刷卡金額不正確、收據還開錯，推卸責任到新舊系統問題，實在很不愉快。
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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We recently stayed at this hotel after traveling there for a wedding and did not have the experience we were expecting. Aside from our room being in the "motel" portion of the facilities, which was disappointing, our room had no hot water in the shower. We discovered this early Saturday morning. The solution provided by the front desk clerk was for us to use the shower in a room 4 doors down. This was a surprising and inconvenient solution, but due to timing of our plans, we did need to shower and meet with others by a certain time, so we took turns showering in the other room. We couldn't move into the other because there were 3 of us staying together and only 1 bed in the room. The front desk clerk said we had access to the shower room until noon. When it was my turn to shower, I locked the door to the hotel room AND the bathroom door, since I was by myself. I took a shower and when I got out of the shower, someone was trying to enter the bathroom and wiggling the doorknob. I said "hello?" and whoever it was left and I heard the hotel room door shut. I was frightened to say the least, so I called my roommate and asked them to wait outside of the room for me to exit the hotel room. This was terrifying! The front desk clerk said it could have been a maid and was very unconcerned that this had happened to a guest. She said she was still trying to get a different room for us to move to and she'd call when they had one. When we got that phone call around 3pm, we were offered a room on the other side of the motel building, close to the loud and busy intersection. I politely declined this room and said the only we would go through another inconvenience of moving rooms was if it were to a nicer room. She said take it or leave it, so we left it. We did not enjoy our stay and wish there were other accommodations available in Avon but couldn't find any. I was kind, pleasant and understanding and gave ample opportunities for the staff to make our experience better, and all they did was take the $30 facility fee off of our bill. Every person I share this experience with tells me that we shouldn't have been charged at all for our stay, and I agree. We should be fairly compensated. I really hope this experience doesn't happen to any future guests. …
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Date of stay: May 2023
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I will say that it was raining and gray so with sunshine things may have appeared better. On checking the staff were overwhelmed and we had to contend with a long line. My guests had to sit in the car for 20 minutes while we were checking in. The annex where we were placed was drab and lackluster.The rooms were old and in need of refreshing .( Actually one of my guests stated that there were many dead bugs in the bathroom but I cannot personally verify that.) There was a musty smell in the room on entry and I had to leave the door open to clear it out. Plastic cups. Broken ice machine. Iron didn’t work and I guess you get the gist. It was a lodging that you wouldn’t expect from a $49.00 motel.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We just had our wedding on May 6, 2023 and everything was perfect! I’m so happy that we chose Avon old farms hotel as our venue. The beautiful landscape the service that we received by the staff and the rooms were great. Yes I know there were bad reviews that I read before our event. We told our guests to stay in the main hotel and not the annex. No complaints from any of our guests. I would recommend this venue if you are planning on getting married. And Gail our venue and event planner that works for Avon old farms hotel was very helpful.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Attractive building and grounds conveniently located. Room was appropriately furnished but ancient and loud heating/cooling unit with no automatic shutoff meant that your time for sleeping was like some old friends -- cold and quiet or hot and noisy. Knowing that I could not get a decent night's sleep would cause me to seek accomodations elsewhere. The continental breakfast at $6 was minimalist. Did find the staff to be friendly and competent. Am guessing owners are simply cutting corners and avoiding upgrades in the name of greater profits. Place has great potential but it ain't there yet.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This place is the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Start to finish, it was horrible. It’s such a shame because this place has a lot of potential, but you can tell the people that work here take zero pride in what they do. For starters, the rooms are ancient. I’m all for a little old world charm but this room doesn’t even have a thermostat. It has an old, circa 80s, heating unit with controls like “normal” and “high”. No way to actually see or control the temperature. There was also a dehumidifier in the room so if surmise it gets musty and damp in those rooms, you can tell by the smell that that’s the case. I’d never stay in this hotel during the summer. Moving on, everything seemed to be broken or not fully functional. The first thing I noticed was the window knob to open the window was broken. I used it to open the window to get some fresh air and then when I tried to close it, it just keeps spinning and not tightening so that the window could close. I had to physically pull the window closed. Then there was the cold water faucet didn’t work unless you spun in a few different times in all directions, hot water faucet worked but when it was on this really loud noise through the wall would start like a pipe was getting ready to burst. Let’s move on to the actual bathroom. Horribly outdated shower and bathtub with mold on the shower curtain. The shower mechanism was similar to the cold and hot water faucets at the sink and the most ridiculous way to turn on a shower. We had to turn it in multiple different ways, while also simultaneously pushing a knob to get the water to start. The hot water would come and go. Not refreshing at all. The tiles on the bathroom floor were turning yellow, and the tile under the toilet was completely brown. Disgusting. Moving out of the bathroom, really my only other complaint about the room is that the beds are not comfortable at all. Spring mattresses with old pillows that haven’t been comfy since 1985. My aunt and uncle were staying at this hotel (we were in town for a funeral) and they are both handicapped and requested a room with a handicapped shower, which the hotel accommodated. However, when they got to their room, there was a dog barking loudly in the next door room and their TV also did not work. When my aunt called the front desk to complain about the TV and the dog, they said they could move them to another room away from the dog but that it wouldn’t be a handicapped room. That’s not exactly a feasible solution because they needed a handicapped room. Regarding the TV, they said they don’t have a maintenance man and can’t fix it? How confusing…when something breaks, what exactly do they do? Just completely unacceptable. Oh! And if you’re expecting standard housekeeping service, don’t expect it here. Me and my several other family members staying in the hotel all returned to our rooms after a long day at funeral services to find our beds not made, towels still on the floor with no fresh ones provided, bathrooms dirty, trash not taken out…and when my aunt called the front desk they said “we don’t do housekeeping here unless you request it.” Which makes no sense when you consider the “do not disturb” and “please service” signs provided in every room. Then this leads me to my final complaint, the hotel bar and restaurant. Plan on checking the open and close hours before heading there? Don’t bother! Because the hotel some days just doesn’t even bother to open it. After a long exhausting day of driving into town, all we wanted was to sit down as a family and have a drink. Nope. The hours outside of the door, etched in a plaque, are incorrect and when we called the front desk they said “those hours are subject to change as mentioned in the paper we handed to you at checkin.” They also said they tell every guest at check in that the hours are essentially whenever they want the bar to be open, but they did not. Not to me, and not to the 10 other one of my family members staying at this hotel. I will give credit where credit is due. The next day when the bar was actually opened on time, the bartender and food server were great. Friendly, attentive, and the bar food was pretty decent. The breakfast is free during the week and was also decent, all things considered, but nothing to write home about. I would never recommend staying in this hotel. When you’re out of town, you want to relax wherever you’re staying and this place just isn’t up to par. My mom said this hotel used to be THE hotel to stay in so I’m not exactly sure when it went to the dogs, but it really is not worth your time or money. Drive a little further to get a decent stay at a chain hotel. Do not stay here.…
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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This was my second time staying at Avon Farms and the last. There was nothing luxury about this place. Sure it looks pretty, but that’s where it ends. First, if you want to stay in the main building you have to request it, but not without a small fee. However if I had known, we would have just paid it!! So my husband and I stayed in the side building where the motel style doors leading to each individual unit were. We had no water in our room and no signs letting you know where to find water/ice. We called the front desk to find out where to go, and no one even answered. Second, the housekeeping utility closet/room was next to us and they didn’t even try to be quiet. The doors were being slammed all morning starting at 4am. By 6am I couldn’t wait to pack my bags and get out. The “free” breakfast isn’t free. You pay a “facilities fee” and that fee is even taxed! Would have been nice to know where the facilities even were! This place needs a map passed out upon check out, the front desk staff are useless. The “free” breakfast was mediocre at best. There was a sign that said “wait to be seated” so we waited and waited and waited. Until some kind woman came out and said “you’ll be waiting for hours, just come in and find a seat.” The toaster was so ancient, my food was cold before my toast even finished toasting. I could go on but I’ll spare you. Just save your money and go somewhere else. You’ll be better off!…
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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I assume the positive reviews were from people who stayed in more expensive rooms in another section of the hotel. The cheaper rooms are clustered together in the renovated old motel section and based on my own personal experience, you definitely get what you pay for. The exterior to the building looks shabby - unswept, dripping water that has left a huge patch of green stuff growing on the wall, cracks that need immediate attention are in cement everywhere. The worst part is that my room had a very strong, pervasive and offensive odor - hard to definite. Smelled old. And the TV did not work. I had just returned from receiving a medical treatment and was just too exhausted to deal with it when I got to the room. Total shame as the nice section of the hotel has a lot of charm. If you cannot afford one the higher end rooms, most definitely go elsewhere!!…
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled on business
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$143 - $203 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Which popular attractions are close to Avon Old Farms Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Mission Escape Games (4.8 miles), Complexity: A Puzzling Adventure (4.3 miles), and West Hartford Reservoir (4.4 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Avon Old Farms Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at Avon Old Farms Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Avon Old Farms Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Treva, Restaurant Bricco, and Abigail's Grille and Wine Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Avon Old Farms Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Avon Old Farms Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Avon Old Farms Hotel offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Avon Old Farms Hotel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.8 miles away from the center of Avon.
Are any cleaning services offered at Avon Old Farms Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Avon Old Farms Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Avon Old Farms Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.