The Best Hotels Closest to Van Vleck Observatory in Middletown for 2026

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

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

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.

1. Inn at Middletown

Washington Street Historic District, 1 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Dorothy

AED 592

AED 754 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 modern room with white leather sofas, a small round table, a stone fireplace, and large windows.

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

2. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wallingford New Haven

12.5 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Carol

AED 459

AED 528 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Rocky Hill - Hartford South

10.8 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Alyssa

AED 449

AED 516 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

4. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hartford South – Rocky Hill

13.7 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Beulah Jeyashree

AED 309

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, refrigerated beverage dispensers, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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

5. Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden

12.4 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Jennah

AED 494

AED 568 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

6. Solano Inn

6.2 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Douglas

AED 333

AED 382 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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."

A modern hotel lobby with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a Starbucks coffee station, and a patterned carpet.

7. Courtyard New Haven Wallingford

12.4 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Marjory

AED 526

AED 604 total

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 laundry area with two washing machines and a dryer, equipped with control panels and a water dispenser.

A reception desk area with a Holiday Inn Express sign, a modern design with wood and grey panels, and a large window providing natural light.

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

13.5 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Jennifer

AED 419

AED 482 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 striped carpet, a desk with a lamp, a sofa, a small table, a nightstand with a lamp, and a bed.

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.

9. Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites

9.1 km from Van Vleck Observatory

James

AED 385

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, multiple seating areas including a sofa and chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden

12.7 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Tammy

AED 559

AED 643 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A small, black cabin in a forest with a large window.

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

11. Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

17.8 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Stephanie

AED 496

AED 739 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a patterned carpet, and seating areas.

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

12. Sheraton Hartford South Hotel

10.6 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Anne

AED 448

AED 515 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

13. Springhill Suites by Marriott Hartford Cromwell

5.8 km from Van Vleck Observatory

David

AED 485

AED 558 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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".

14. Atlantic Inn

16.9 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Nils

AED 511

AED 587 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, round tables, and built-in TV screens.

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.

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

15. Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell

6.9 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Iurii

AED 493

AED 566 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A patio area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a brick fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a dark wood desk, two chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a TV, a dining table with chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and a large flat-screen TV.

16. Residence Inn By Marriott Hartford Rocky Hill

10.7 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Kimberley

AED 467

AED 537 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A classic interior with a marble coffee table, two upholstered armchairs, a sofa, and a vintage radio.

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

17. The Bevin House Bed & Breakfast

13 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Eric

AED 871

AED 967 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

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

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden by IHG

9.4 km from Van Vleck Observatory

John

AED 371

AED 427 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel entrance with a clear sign, a covered parking area, and a red flower bush.

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.

19. Red Roof Inn Meriden

9.6 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Mark

AED 298

AED 342 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

Two white front-loading washing machines in a laundry area with a white tiled wall and a red baseboard.

A rectangular pool with metal railings, surrounded by lounge chairs and a brick building with multiple windows and balconies.

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Berlin Meriden

9.1 km from Van Vleck Observatory

Jonathan

AED 271

AED 312 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Van Vleck Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Middletown	9.0 Wonderful 660 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wallingford New Haven	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Rocky Hill - Hartford South	9.2 Wonderful 908 reviews	View
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hartford South – Rocky Hill	8.2 Very good 1,005 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Van Vleck Observatory Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden

10/10 Excellent

"Pool needed to be heated. It was cold"

Red Roof Inn Meriden

8/10 Good

"Close to dining..OK for a one night stay"

The Capitol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Stay Good and have good breakfast！"

Holiday Inn Express Hartford South - Rocky Hill by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Best nights sleep we had and the other two hotels were twice the price. Staff recommended a wonderful restaurant. We had a wonderful time there."

Inn at Middletown

10/10 Excellent

"Staff so friendly and helpful"

Wethersfield Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was completely refurbished. Like the fact there were no carpets bathroom was completely updated"

Comfort Inn Wethersfield - Hartford

8/10 Good

"The first desk receptionist very helpful in verifying Expedia last min reservation in system and quite helpful and pleasant on later arrival. TV remote not working too tired to go to desk as recommended on TV screen No shower curtain at all Hard to reach desk by phone But once reached or seen in person helpful, offered to replace TV remote and put in shower curtain but we were checking out. Breakfast not what it was shown. No hot tea or hot water found for my own tea bag. No real creamers."

Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience. Nice clean and quiet."

Woodspring Suites Newington - Hartford South

8/10 Good

"Walk the person working the front desk was great. But then got into the elevador and it smelled disgusting! Like there was a dead animal somewhere in it, it was bad, I had to hold my breath. Then the halls dont have carpeting, which is fine but the floors were dirty and gross. Our room was very nice, clean, no complaints. Checked out at 745am and there was no worker, a steel plate covers the desk area, odd, and people sitting in the waiting area in bath robes, weirded us out. Location is also great."

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)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit 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 studying the exhibits at General Mansfield House during your travels in Middletown. Experience the festivals and entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.

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Artfarm

You can enjoy 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 travelers like for its festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. You'll find it 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Van Vleck Observatory. Other good choices around the area include Red Roof Inn Meriden and Days Inn by Wyndham Berlin Meriden.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Van Vleck Observatory?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations 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! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Van Vleck Observatory.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Van Vleck Observatory?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Van Vleck Observatory, click here.

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. Hampton Inn & Suites Rocky Hill - Hartford South

4. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hartford South – Rocky Hill

5. Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden

6. Solano Inn

7. Courtyard New Haven Wallingford

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

9. Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden

11. Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

12. Sheraton Hartford South Hotel

13. Springhill Suites by Marriott Hartford Cromwell

14. Atlantic Inn

15. Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Cromwell

16. Residence Inn By Marriott Hartford Rocky Hill

17. The Bevin House Bed & Breakfast

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden by IHG

19. Red Roof Inn Meriden

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Berlin Meriden

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Top Van Vleck Observatory Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden

Red Roof Inn Meriden

The Capitol Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hartford South - Rocky Hill by IHG

Inn at Middletown

Wethersfield Motel

Comfort Inn Wethersfield - Hartford

Postcard Cabins Machimoodus, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Woodspring Suites Newington - Hartford South

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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