Extended Stay America - Hartford - Meriden

About Extended Stay America - Hartford - Meriden

Extended Stay Hotels now offers FREE Wi-Fi All Day Every Day at all Extended Stay Hotels - Welcome to Extended StayAmerica Hartford - Meriden. Our hotel is designed especially for longer stays with studios featuring fully-equipped kitchens and plenty of work space? amenities you won't find in a typical hotel room. ? Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop ? Convenient workspace ? Free local phone calls ? Personalized voice mail ? Iron and full size ironing board ? On-site guest laundry ? Dining and cooking utensils provided ? Pet Friendly Rooms

Built by early Dutch settlers on the banks of the Connecticut River, Hartford has plenty of history, marvelous theater and nightlife. Described by Mark Twain as one of the most beautiful cities he had ever seen, Hartford is both historical and cosmopolitan. Thanks to a compact downtown core, walking tours cover many of the main tourist attractions. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art has both permanent and traveling exhibits, the Wadsworth features works by major European and American artists, and is also the oldest public art museum in the nation. You will want to visit the former homes of authors Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe, each restored as a museum. It is said that Twain wrote some of his best books while living here, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. One of Hartfords more recognizable landmarks, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch is in Bushnell Park. Built in 1886 to honor those who died in the Civil War, this arch is the nations first permanent war memorial. History buffs should also visit the Ancient Burying Ground of Hartford Connecticut, Hartfords oldest landmark. Dating from the 1600s, this location was the final resting place for all Hartford denizens until the early 1800s. The Tony Award winning Hartford Stage and Theatre Works are two top-notch performing arts venues in Hartford. Live performances on a grander scale can be found at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. This beautiful theater is home to the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Connecticut Opera. Sports fans will be pleased to know that the XL Center in downtown Hartford hosts University of Connecticut men's and women's home basketball games. Also appearing at the XL Center is the Hartford Wolfpack of the American Hockey League. Hartford has great golf courses, including the Rockledge Golf Club. Whether you are looking to challenge your handicap or just take a walk in the park, golf in Hartford is sure to delight.