The Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Conn., features more than 340,000 square feet of gaming space, making it the third largest casino in the world and the largest casino in floor space in the United States. The complex combines six different casinos that offer 17 different table games and one of the world's largest bingo halls. Its location near both New York City and Boston attracts lots of traffic from visitors, so make your reservations at a budget motel early.
The Budget Inn North Stonington is an 11 mile drive from the Foxwoods casino. It offers motel rooms with basic amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator and cable TV. A restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and diner, is located just next door. As of 2011, room rates ranged from $53 to $60. Book on the motel's website for the best rate.
One of the closest motels to the casino, the Hilltop Inn and Suites is just five miles away. The Inn features 139 rooms ranging from budget priced rooms with a king or two queen beds to Jacuzzi suites. In the morning, eat a free continental breakfast in the lobby. As of 2011, rooms ranged in price from $69 to $129 per night.
The Stardust Motel, 10 miles away from Foxwoods, offers rooms with one king-sized bed or two double beds. All rooms feature free wireless Internet, microwaves and refrigerators. On weekends, the motel offers a free continental breakfast. Other amenities include a picnic area and a basketball hoop. As of 2011, rates range from $49 per night for a king-size bed to $64 a night for a double.
Approximately 9 miles away from Foxwoods casino, the Econo Lodge offers room rates from $42 to $53 as of 2011. The lodge features nonsmoking and smoking rooms, in addition to pet-friendly rooms. Amenities include a free continental breakfast, free wireless Internet and a seasonal outdoor pool. The Econo Lodge is also close to the Mystic Seaport and the Mohegan Sun Casino.
