General DescriptionBook your room at Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon hotel near XL Center and enjoy comfortable rooms at an affordable rate Perfect for families and friends, our hotel offers free parking for your car, truck or RV and a convenient location near Interstate 84 so you can visit popular local attractions Hartford, CT, is minutes away Wake up and help yourself to free Rise & Dine continental breakfast before enjoying a swim in our outdoor pool With free Wi-Fi Internet access, it is easy to check in on work and home All of the rooms at our pet-friendly Vernon, CT, hotel have microwaves, refrigerators and balcony access Local Attractions Enjoy a play, classical music performance, jazz band or comedy act at The Bushnell, just 15 minutes from our Vernon, CT, hotel Spend the night at XL Center for a rock concert, family-friendly event, rodeo or basketball game Visit the Mark Twain House and Museum, and experience the life and legacy of the great American author by touring his house, exploring artifacts and writings, watching documentaries and enjoying readings of his works Grab your golf bag and work on your swing on the fairway of Goodwin Park and Golf Course We are a short drive from attractions in Hartford Dining Options Vernon Diner, located in our Vernon, CT, hotel, is the ideal place for breakfast plates, burgers, homemade desserts, and a great beer and cocktail selection, open 24 hours a day Enjoy Southwestern dishes at Pancho Loco Mexican Cantina and for omelets, French toast, bagel sandwiches and Reuben sandwiches, get a table at Rein’s New York Style Deli, a short walk from our hotel in Vernon, CT Wood n Tap Bar & Grill offers burgers, pizza, pasta and salads, minutes away, and we are also close to KFC, Burger King, Taco Bell and Friendly’s restaurants