The southern edge of Connecticut comprises over 100 miles of coastline along the northern edge of Long Island Sound. The southern portion of the state is dominated by cities and towns along Interstate-95, which closely follow the coastline. Numerous motels of both the family-owned and chain variety can be found throughout this part of southern Connecticut, loosely following I-95 and its connecting roadways.
This motel is located in Hamden in south central Connecticut, approximately ten miles from the coast, and about a half mile from the entrance to Quinnepac University and Sleeping Giant State Park. It offers guests simple amenities such as a free breakfast, free wireless Internet and a free daily newspaper, as well as microwaves and refrigerators in some of the guest rooms. Several restaurants are in walking distance to the motel.
Days Inn Hamden
3400 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-2505
daysinn.com
This motel is located in Guilford, along I-95 between New Haven and Clinton. Guests are offered a free breakfast with hot waffles each morning, plus wireless Internet access and business services. Every guest room has an in-room refrigerator and microwave, coffee service and iron/ironing board. Several dining establishments are only steps away.
Comfort Inn Guilford
300 Boston Post Road
Guilford, CT 06437
203-453-5600
comfortinn.com
For travelers who prefer a quiet setting a little off the beaten path, this family-owned motel is near the small town of Portland just east of Highway 9, about a 40-minute drive from the coast. The motel consists of a main building with standard rooms and free wireless Internet, plus several adjacent buildings containing kitchenette rooms--47 rooms in all. Free coffee and pastries are available in the mornings, and several restaurants are a short drive away.
Riverdale Motel
1503 Portland-Cobalt Road (Rt 66)
Portland, CT 06480
860-342-3498
riverdale-motel.com
Situated on the far southeastern edge of Connecticut, near the Rhode Island border, this small family-owned property offers 13 guest rooms near a cove along the scenic Mystic Shoreline. Rooms with single, double and queen-sized beds are available, all of which include refrigerators, microwaves and satellite televisions with complimentary HBO and Showtime. This motel is in close proximity to several restaurants, casinos, historical attractions and outdoor activities.
Stonington Motel
901 Stonington Rd
Stonington, CT 06378
860-599-2330
stoningtonmotel.com
