Great place near the state capital. Excellent option for an extended stay if work or activities bring you to this area of central Hartford. Mark, the property manager, is onsite and very friendly and accommodating. We extended our stay.
This property was so lovely! Perfect for a long weekend stay and fulfilled my familyâs purposes to be near the hospital. I felt safe in the area and the parking is super convenient. Marc was so quick to respond and brought us extra towels, blankets, and pillows immediately. The apartment is comfortable and warm and had everything we needed. The pull out couch is also fairly comfortable according to my father. Overall great stay and wonderful hosts!
May be ok for short stay, I would not stay here again.
Pros:
-Close to downtown, although the neighborhood did not feel the safest at night.
-Free parking onsite.
-Spacious.
-Friendly housekeeping staff.
Cons:
-No check-in instructions ahead of time. When I arrived, I called the number listed in the booking and spoke to Jaime. It took some time to find my booking information, which seemed odd, but she helped me get checked in.
-The kitchen lacked essential cooking equipment. I was staying for over a week, so this was really disappointing. Jaime agreed they would reimburse me for buying a pot (there were none) for the unit to use. I have repeatedly asked and have not yet been reimbursed for this.
-There is only one usable outlet in the kitchen.
-Two burners on the stove would not light, no lighter in the unit.
-There is a gas stove with no ventilation.
-The claw foot tub is old, and the paint is cracking (hence why there are no photos of it in the listing). The shower curtains are oddly placed so no matter how careful I was, water got on the floor when showering.
-The toilet seat was not secure and was extremely close to the vanity, making it an uncomfortable experience.
-The bottom third of the mattress on the bed sags dramatically.
-The WiFi is spotty. I ended up using my phone's hotspot multiple times.
-The back door has a significant gap between the door and the frame making it feel questionably secure.
Some of these complaints may seem insignificant, but added up for over a week they amount to an unenjoyable stay.
Buckingham Apartments are nestled in the heart of Downtown Hartford in the South Downtown district. You will find that we are 2 blocks south of Bushnell Park & approximately 200 yards from the Bushnell Auditorium on Capitol Avenue. Our neighborhood is full of historic charm, Victorian era homes and buildings populate this area for blocks. This property was designed and built by George Zumner in 1927-1928, and I along with a small staff have been the caretaker of modernizing this building for the last 3 decades. The building is also occupied by other tenants of mine who are single dwellers and always very quiet. The building is safe, very clean and all tenants are respectful and polite. Each room has it's own special charm and we take great pride in our apartments. Each room is designed with our guests in mind and we go the extra mile to ensure that guests are comfortable and have everything they could ever need at their fingertips or a block or two away. Each room has it's own personality and special charm which makes it unique. You will definitely find quirky photos, historic event flyers and even unique pieces of furniture inside every room of the apartment!
Each room is designed with our guests in mind. You will find unique and eclectic pieces of furniture and decor in each room. We wanted to find a way to share Hartford's rich history in a way that will not bore our guests or take away from the thoughtful touches we put in each room of the apartment. We are conveniently situated in the heart of Hartford's South Downtown district which is technically a stone's throw from the wider downtown Metro area. Virtually everything is at your fingertips, restaurants, pubs, hole-in- the-wall bars, rail stations, parks, library and a gym are all within a 5-10 minute walk of Buckingham Apartments. You will find that the location is discrete, quiet and very private.