Facility Overview

Residence Inn Parking at 40 Temple Street offers a prime, highly secure parking option right in the center of Downtown Hartford, Connecticut. Situated adjacent to the historic 942 Main Street property housing the Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown, this parking facility serves hotel guests, local business travelers, and downtown visitors seeking dependable vehicle storage in the central business district. The facility offers multi-level covered garage parking, shielding vehicles from New England’s winter snow and summer heat. The facility comfortably accommodates standard passenger sedans, compacts, crossovers, and standard-sized SUVs. However, drivers of lifted pickup trucks, commercial vans, or vehicles with elevated roof racks should exercise caution and verify posted overhead clearance limits (typically 6 feet 6 inches to 6 feet 8 inches) upon entry.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Thanks to its central location on Temple Street between Main Street and Market Street, this facility places visitors within effortless walking distance of Hartford’s most celebrated entertainment venues, corporate headquarters, and cultural institutions:

• XL Center: Located just a 5-minute stroll (0.2 miles) northwest, making this an ideal staging area for UConn basketball games, Hartford Wolf Pack hockey matches, and major arena concerts.
• Pratt Street Historic District: Just 2 blocks away (3-minute walk), offering cobblestone pedestrian walkways lined with boutique pubs, craft breweries, and local eateries.
• Connecticut Old State House: Situated a 3-minute walk east, right across the plaza.
• Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art: A convenient 6-minute walk south (0.3 miles) to America’s oldest continuously operating public art museum.
• Connecticut Convention Center & Connecticut Science Center: Roughly an 8- to 10-minute walk southeast (0.4 miles), easily accessible for conference attendees and families.
• Bushnell Park: A 7-minute walk west, providing green spaces, the iconic Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, and seasonal community events.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Navigating to 40 Temple Street is direct and straightforward from all regional arterial routes. The facility is located moments from both Interstate 84 (Exit 50 for Main St/Downtown) and Interstate 91 (Exit 31/32B for State Street/Columbus Boulevard), allowing travelers to bypass heavier surface street congestion during morning and evening rush hours. Ingress into the garage is clearly signposted along Temple Street, featuring broad entry lanes for smooth check-in. For public transit users, the property is just 0.6 miles from Hartford Union Station (serving Amtrak, the Hartford Line, and CTRail) and mere steps away from the central CTtransit bus corridors along Main Street and Central Row. The complimentary Downtown Dash shuttle also loops conveniently close by.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Covered parking deck offering complete protection from inclement weather.
• Well-illuminated interiors with marked pedestrian pathways and elevator vestibule access.
• 24/7 continuous operation with secure gate-controlled access.
• Designated ADA-compliant accessible parking stalls placed near elevator lobbies.
• Direct indoor or sheltered access points toward the Residence Inn hotel complex.
• Convenient electronic payment processing accepting all major credit and debit cards.

Ideal For

• Overnight and extended-stay hotel guests staying at the Residence Inn Downtown Hartford.
• Concertgoers, hockey fans, and collegiate sports enthusiasts attending events at the nearby XL Center.
• Corporate commuters and legal professionals visiting financial offices, state agencies, and city hall.
• Diners and weekend visitors exploring Pratt Street, Front Street, and the Riverfront district.
• Event delegates attending trade shows and conferences at the Connecticut Convention Center.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When heading to major sell-out events at the XL Center, downtown traffic along Main Street and Trumbull Street can slow down significantly; plan to arrive at least 45 to 60 minutes ahead of scheduled puck drops or showtimes. If you are staying at the hotel, coordinate your parking pass directly at the front desk upon check-in to ensure seamless in-and-out privileges throughout your stay. Always remember your parking level and stall number, and keep your parking ticket or digital validation secure before leaving your vehicle.