Connecticut Convention Center

4.5(2,247 reviews on Google)

Exhibition Center listing in Hartford, CT

About Connecticut Convention Center

The Connecticut Convention Center stands in downtown Hartford overlooking the Connecticut River and totals 540,000 square feet. The exhibit space covers 140,000 square feet and divides into two halls, backed by a 40,000 square foot ballroom and 14 meeting rooms. A loading dock with two drive-in bays gives direct access to the exhibit floor, and freight elevators help with move in. An attached eight-floor garage holds 2,600 spaces, an exterior concourse offers outdoor event space, and wireless internet can be ordered per device per day. Exhibitors can use interactive floor plans and a service ordering page, and fall events include a home show. CTfastrak, CTtransit and Union Station connect downtown to the center. Rated 4.5 from 2,247 Google reviews, 1,467 of them five stars.

What reviewers mention: helpful staff (74), flower show (51), covid vaccine (33), van gogh exhibit (31), volleyball tournament (17), clean bathrooms (13), flower and garden show (11), king tut (9), wheelchair accessibility (4), tattoo convention (2)

Venue facts

Exhibit space140,000 sq ft
Exhibit halls2 halls
Meeting rooms14 rooms
Ballroom40,000 sq ft
Parking spaces2,600 spaces

Services and details

  • Hosts trade shows and conventions

    Yes
  • On-site parking

    Yes
  • Public transit access

    Yes
  • Loading docks / drive-in access

    Yes
  • Outdoor event space

    Yes
  • Floor plans available

    Yes
  • Public event calendar

    Yes
  • Wi-Fi

    Yes

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