Westport, Connecticut, is a bedroom community of New York City in Fairfield County by the north shore of the Long Island Sound. This affluent community is known for its theater, arts and recreational offerings and its excellent public schools. Several luxury hotels serve the Westport area and are within a 30-minute drive of the town.
This four-story, 373-guestroom Hyatt hotel is 15 minutes from Westport in the town of Old Greenwich, Connecticut. The Hyatt Regency is known for its grand English manor style and tower rising above an atrium garden. Hotel services include valet parking, a concierge, shoe shine, a hair salon, a health club, spa treatment and wireless Internet access. Lavishly appointed guestrooms feature two double or one king bed, CD players, iPod docking stations, data ports and refrigerators. Winfield's, the hotel's restaurant, serves Meditterranean fare for lunch and dinner and American breakfasts. As of September 2010, room rates are from $239 per night.
Hyatt Regency Greenwich Hotel
1800 East Putnam Ave.
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
203-637-1234
hyatt.com
This four-story, 82-room European-styled boutique hotel faces Greenwich Harbor and is a 20-minute drive from Westport. Generous amenities include a full-service spa, a fitness center, shoe shine, coffee in the lobby, room service and Internet access. The Delamar includes a 500-foot pier for guests arriving by yacht. L'Escale, the Delamar's restaurant, offers Provencal cuisine, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and a Sunday buffet. Each guestroom features European decor, with some offering expansive harbor views and private balconies. Rooms have a queen or king bed, bathrobes, a work desk, a minibar and turndown service. As of September 2010, rooms rates are from $325 per night.
Delamar Greenwich Harbor Hotel
500 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, CT06830
203-661-9800
delamagreenwich.com
This 16-story, 506-room Marriott hotel is in the center of Stamford and is 22 minutes from Westport. Hotel amenities include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a concierge, a business center and meeting rooms. Each guestroom offers one king or two double beds, a coffee maker, a refrigerator, a work desk, wireless Internet and a sitting area. Walk to shops, restaurants and entertainment. The Marriott's restaurant, Allie's American Grille, serves American fare for breakfast and dinner; a lounge is open for lunch and dinner, as well. As of September 2010, room rates are from $169 per night.
Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa
243 Tresser Blvd.
Stamford, CT 06901
203-357-9555
marriott.com
