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A cozy dining area with a brick fireplace, wooden chairs, and tables set for a meal.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a metal ladder, and a tiled floor.

A brick building with a sign that reads "Inn at Middletown."

1. Inn at Middletown

Washington Street Historic District, 0.6 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Diego

£132

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, a small fridge, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious dining area with high tables and chairs, a patterned carpet, and pendant lighting.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a reception desk, and a large window.

2. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wallingford New Haven

7.8 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

samuel

£116

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A vending machine and a water dispenser in a public area with a tiled floor and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, a mirror, a shower curtain, and a towel rack.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with an air conditioning unit.

3. Wethersfield Motel

10.7 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

adrian

£54

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled deck.

A Hilton Garden Inn with a covered entrance, landscaped gardens, and a clear sky.

A hotel corridor with round tables, large windows, and a modern console table.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a red armchair, a grey sofa, a wooden entertainment unit, and a large window with curtains.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden

7.7 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Jennah

£131

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and umbrellas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a large window with curtains.

A Hampton Inn & Suites building with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a flagpole.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Rocky Hill - Hartford South

6.7 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Alyssa

£113

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A sunset over a body of water with a boat and a tree silhouetted against the sky.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with chairs, and a dining area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a black sofa, and a glass coffee table.

A white building with a sign that reads "Solano Inn".

6. Solano Inn

3.9 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Douglas

£79

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott."

7. Courtyard New Haven Wallingford

7.7 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Marjory

£132

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a television, and a seating area with patterned cushions.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, metal ladders, and a blue lifeguard chair.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small kitchen area with a microwave, and a wall-mounted lamp.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden by IHG

5.9 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Nina

£96

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a television.

A Howard Johnson motel with a large American flag, a signboard, and a wooden chair in the foreground.

A Howard Johnson Express Inn with a view of the sky through the window, wooden interior, and tables with chairs.

A hotel room with a TV, coffee maker, microwave, wooden desk, chair, and decorative wall mirrors.

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hartford South – Rocky Hill

8.5 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Rhett

£82

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel lobby with a gray sofa, a round table, a reception desk, a TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a TV, a large mirror, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a striped carpet.

A Best Western Plus hotel with a two-story structure, multiple parking spaces, and a landscaped front yard.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a modern ceiling design.

10. Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites

5.7 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Bonnie

£91

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a sign for Springhill Suites.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, chairs, and a building with large windows and a flat roof.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a large TV screen.

A reception desk with a blue top and wooden base, a wall with geometric patterns, and a sign that reads "BONVY".

11. Springhill Suites by Marriott Hartford Cromwell

3.6 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

David

£123

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A Sheraton hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, well-lit pathways, and landscaped surroundings.

A window with yellow hanging lights and a view of a building with a white exterior and arched windows.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables set for guests, featuring a patterned carpet and modern furnishings.

A courtyard with a well-maintained lawn, outdoor seating area, and a building with large windows and balconies.

12. Sheraton Hartford South Hotel

6.6 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Anne

£106

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A cabin with a dining table set for two, a bicycle, and a small porch area.

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a window with a view of greenery, a built-in dishwasher, and a sink.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, a bedside table with a tray of breakfast items, and a window overlooking greenery.

A wooden interior with a table, chair, and a hanging lantern.

13. Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

11.1 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Melissa

£160

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An outdoor kitchen with a grill and a built-in stove, white chairs, and a red door.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and a window with a view of trees.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking lot, and landscaped areas with shrubs and flowers.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden

7.9 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Tammy

£147

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A motel with a sign reading "The Atlantic Inn Luxury Motor Hotel."

A bedroom with a bed, a white door, a bathroom with a sink, and a ceiling fan.

A compact hotel room with a dark blue sofa, a small round table, a white chair, and a kitchenette area.

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with a chair and a bench, a fireplace, and a wall-mounted sign reading "The Atlantic Inn".

15. Atlantic Inn

10.5 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Melissa

£121

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a chandelier, and bookshelves on either side.

A large, multi-story house with a balcony and a swimming pool.

A large, blue Victorian-style house with a prominent fountain in the front yard.

A rustic outdoor setting with hay bales, a wooden fire pit, and outdoor seating.

16. The Bevin House Bed & Breakfast

8.1 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Eric

£213

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A circular fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture in an outdoor patio area with brick flooring and a brick building in the background.

A large, stately building with symmetrical architecture, featuring multiple windows and a central entrance.

A bar area with a menu board, a minibar, and a well-stocked bar shelf.

A modern lobby with a dark blue patterned carpet, a black sofa with orange cushions, a round glass coffee table, and a wooden bookshelf with decorative items.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell

4.3 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Iurii

£132

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A breakfast bar with various food options, including cereal and hot food, and a sign indicating an express start breakfast.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a wooden counter.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a TV on the wall.

18. Holiday Inn Express Hartford South - Rocky Hill by IHG

8.4 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Jennifer

£110

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, each with a beige bedspread and white pillows. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and the walls are adorned with framed artwork.

A hotel with a yellow facade, brick accents, and a large tree in front.

A gazebo, a welcome sign, and a close-up of flowers.

A Quality Inn hotel with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a road with vehicles.

19. The Cromwell Inn

3.9 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

Cinda

£68

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a chair.

A hotel dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a bar counter.

A Red Roof Inn sign with a clear view of the parking lot and surrounding trees.

A conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and a potted plant.

20. Red Roof Inn Meriden

5.9 mi from Van Vleck Observatory

David

£76

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Van Vleck Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Middletown	9.0 Wonderful 652 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wallingford New Haven	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Wethersfield Motel	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Rocky Hill - Hartford South	9.2 Wonderful 903 reviews	View

Top Van Vleck Observatory Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel overall was nice but the pool was very cold"

Red Roof Inn Meriden

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms was cozy, clean and quite"

Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford-Farmington

8/10 Good

"Thumbs down on the breakfast"

The Capitol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Easy check in and check out, clean room, nice views"

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"I"

Days Inn by Wyndham Berlin Meriden

8/10 Good

"Helpful"

Days Inn by Wyndham Southington

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean, and the price was very reasonable."

Other attractions near Van Vleck Observatory

A waterfront promenade with a curved walkway, street lamps, and a backdrop of autumn-colored trees.

Harbor Park

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Harbor Park is just one of the places to see in Middletown, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's festivals and entertainment venues.

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A large white building with columns and a central staircase.

Wadsworth Mansion

Learn about the local history of Middletown when you take a trip to Wadsworth Mansion. Experience the area's entertainment venues and festivals.

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Wesleyan University

8.6/10 (189 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Wesleyan University during your travels in Middletown. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Kidcity Children's Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Kidcity Children's Museum during your travels to Middletown. Experience the festivals and entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.

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General Mansfield House

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at General Mansfield House during your trip to Middletown. Experience the festivals and entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.

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Artfarm

You can make plans for a show at Artfarm on your trip to Middletown. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Middletown Nature Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Middletown Nature Gardens, a lovely green space in Middletown. Experience the area's entertainment venues and festivals.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Van Vleck Observatory?

Van Vleck Observatory is located in an area of Middletown that travellers like for its festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 10 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Van Vleck Observatory?

Springhill Suites by Marriott Hartford Cromwell is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Van Vleck Observatory. Other good choices around the area include Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites and Red Roof Inn Meriden.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Van Vleck Observatory?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Van Vleck Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Van Vleck Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Van Vleck Observatory.

What can I see and do near Van Vleck Observatory?

Sights like General Mansfield House and Wadsworth Mansion highlight some of the local culture. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Middletown Nature Gardens, Connecticut River State Wildlife Area or Dooley Pond Public Access. Create some family memories at Kidcity Children's Museum, Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park and Lyman Orchards Corn Maze while you're exploring the area around Van Vleck Observatory.

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Our top choices for Van Vleck Observatory hotels

1. Inn at Middletown

2. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wallingford New Haven

3. Wethersfield Motel

4. Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Rocky Hill - Hartford South

6. Solano Inn

7. Courtyard New Haven Wallingford

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden by IHG

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hartford South – Rocky Hill

10. Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites

11. Springhill Suites by Marriott Hartford Cromwell

12. Sheraton Hartford South Hotel

13. Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden

15. Atlantic Inn

16. The Bevin House Bed & Breakfast

17. Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell

18. Holiday Inn Express Hartford South - Rocky Hill by IHG

19. The Cromwell Inn

20. Red Roof Inn Meriden

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Top Van Vleck Observatory Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford

Red Roof Inn Meriden

Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites

Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford-Farmington

The Capitol Hotel

Best Western Hartford Hotel & Suites

Days Inn by Wyndham Berlin Meriden

Days Inn by Wyndham Southington

Other attractions near Van Vleck Observatory

Harbor Park

Wadsworth Mansion

Wesleyan University

Kidcity Children's Museum

General Mansfield House

Artfarm

Middletown Nature Gardens

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