Derby, Connecticut, is a city just west of New Haven, home of Yale University. The area is rich in local history and is home to numerous locations on the National Register of Historical Places, including the Kraus Corsett Factory and the Sterling Opera House. Other attractions that provide important local history include the Hower House and Osbornedale. Due to the city's small area of land, just under five square miles, the closet hotels are a short drive to the south or east near bigger locales such as New Haven.
The Hilton Garden Inn in Shelton is a short five miles south of Derby. The smoke-free hotel offers extra benefits for the business traveler, with an oversized work desk, 1,998 square feet of meeting space and high-speed Internet access. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a meal at nearby Caliente Bar & Grill or Bertucci's Restaurant. The hotel is located near Indian Well State Park, where visitors can enjoy a picnic alongside a waterfall. Home to many guest hotels, Shelton is the closet lodging option to Derby, home of the Gilder Boat House, where Yale features its annual races on the picturesque Housatonic River.
About 10 miles east of Derby is the Omni Hotels & Resorts in New Haven. The luxurious hotel is located near Yale University and offers a variety of guest rooms and packages, including hotel, air and auto packages, as well as dining or entertainment packages. High-speed Internet access is offered for guest use, and diners can order their room service online. The hotel is home to on-site restaurants, or guests can go off-site to enjoy a white clam pizza at local legend Pepe's. The Omni Hotel is located near such attractions as the Palace and Shubert theaters and the Beardsley Zoo.
The Courtyard by Marriott is located in Orange, eight miles southwest of Derby. Boasting a modern decor, the hotel offers rooms equipped with high-speed Internet, refrigerators and microwaves. There is also an outdoor courtyard, patio and pool. Parking is always free at the Orange location. Local restaurants include On The Border, Chili's and Humphrey's of Orange. Guests at the Courtyard can enjoy a show at the local Yale Repertory Theatre, spend a day swimming at the nearby beaches or peruse nearby shops at the Clinton Crossing and Prime Outlets.
