Wallingford, Connecticut is a part of historic New England, on the banks of the Quinnipiac River in New Haven County. Founded in 1667, the town of approximately 45,000 residents has a rich colonial history and was the center of the pewter industry in the nineteenth century. Visitors to the picturesque town can learn about Wallingford’s history by taking tours of historic buildings and homes, many of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Accommodations in Wallingford include several affordable discount hotels with rates under $100 per night.
The Hampton Inn has 124 rooms and accommodations for people with physical disabilities. Amenities include free high-speed Internet access, ergonomic desk chairs, lap desks, premium movie channels, video games and on demand movies. The hotel offers a complimentary hot breakfast for guests. Business travelers can book the hotel’s state-of-the art meeting room, which can be arranged for theater style or classroom events. The hotel also offers a wedding planning service and has tools such as a space calculator, capacity charts for seating configurations and a quote service on its website. Places of interests near the hotel include the Lyman Orchards Golf Club and the Gouveia Vineyard. The Hampton Inn Meriden is just fifteen minutes from New Haven and the campus of Yale University. Pets are not allowed at the hotel.
Homewood Suits is conveniently located right off of Interstate 91, making the hotel convenient for driving into Wallingford as well as New Haven and Hartford. The four-story hotel caters to the business travelers who are visiting many of the corporate complexes in the area and parents visiting their children at the boarding school Choate Rosemary Hall. Rooms have separate living and sleeping areas and fully-equipped kitchens. Guests can enjoy complimentary hot breakfasts, the hotel’s pool and an on-site fitness room. They can also unwind during the evenings at the receptions offered for guests Monday through Thursday with a complimentary light meal and beverages. Guests who stay the hotel for an extended period can wash their clothes in the hotel’s on-site coin laundry. Pets under 60 lbs are allowed for a non-refundable fee.
The Fairfield Inn is also located off the I-91 with easy access to nearby cities, corporate parks, universities and attractions. The hotel features Asian-inspired “Green Tea” decor and a business service area. The 119 rooms include work areas and premium movie channels. In addition to on-site parking, the hotel also offers complimentary valet parking. Guest can enjoy the outdoor pool during amenable weather or go golfing at three nearby courses. Other activities within five miles include horseback riding, bowling and a biking trail. The Oakdale Theater is only 15 minutes away and offers concerts throughout the year. Pets are not allowed at the hotel.
