Major Hartford area corporations such as Northeast Utilities, Aetna, and Comcast are all located within five miles of the hotel. Berlin is also home to Bayer Corporation and within a short distance to business parks in New Britain (home of Stanley Works), Newington, Meriden, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield, Cromwell, and Middletown. Given the inn's location between Hartford and New Haven, the Hawthorne Inn caters to many students and their families visiting nearby universities including Central Connecticut State University, Wesleyan University, Quinnipiac University and University of Hartford

In the greater Hartford area, Hawthorne Inn is also the perfect choice to accommodate an array of social gatherings from the intimate to the lavish: just right for family reunions, holiday parties, and weddings. And of course, the central location of the Inn is ideal for board retreats and business functions.

The inn next door offers deluxe accommodations with all the comforts of home including in-room refrigerators, an iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. Guest amenities include free high-speed wireless (and wired) Internet access, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, and use of its outdoor pool and exercise room. Seasonal weekend packages, AAA and corporate rates available. The hotel is pet friendly.

Connecticut Magazine’s 2007 Readers’ Choice Restaurant Awards have honored the Hawthorne Inn with the Award for the Best Prime Rib Statewide. Guests can also enjoy the extensive wine menu, which wonderfully compliments the vast array of beef, lamb, poultry, and seafood they serve. The lounge offers happy hour Monday-Friday 4:00-6:00 featuring 1/2 price drink specials and appetizers. Entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.