The Super 8 in western Stamford is right off the Connecticut Turnpike, less than 10 minutes from Greenwich's town center. As of fall 2010, room rates start at $75 per night, and weekly and monthly rates are available as well. This motel's lobby area has a sitting area for group gatherings and is adjacent to a breakfast room. The most luxurious room in the motel is "The Suite," which has velvet-red carpeting, a dining table and sitting area.
Recreational opportunities, such as hiking and bicycling, are less than five minutes west of the motel at Saxon Woods Park. This park is adjacent to the Laddins Rock Sanctuary, which serves as a wildlife preserve and offers climbing activities on the sanctuary's 50-foot rock. The motel is a five-minute drive from local restaurants on Stamford's Main Street, including the 1950s nostalgic Route 22 Restaurant. The dining room at this restaurant is adorned with 1950s cars, license plates and photographs.
In Mamaroneck, New York, the Mamaroneck Motel is a 15-minute drive southwest of Greenwich and less than five minutes from Harbor Island Park. Locals refer to this recreation area as the "Jewel of Mamaroneck" because of its carefully manicured lawns, walking paths with views of Mamaroneck Harbor and cherry trees. During the summer, Harbor Island Park hosts the annual Mamaroneck 4th of July Fireworks Show. The motel is also within walking distance of local restaurants and shops on West Boston Post Road.
The Mamaroneck Motel is a family-owned and operated business, and it features an outdoor garden area with walking paths. All of the 34 guest rooms offer views of the garden and have outdoor entrances. The guest rooms' décor resembles bedrooms you would see at a bed-and-breakfast, with floral designs on the walls and unorthodox bed arrangements. Some units have kitchenettes. As of fall 2010, room rates start at $80 per night.
This America's Best Value Inn is in eastern Stamford, approximately 15 minutes from Greenwich, and offers room rates as low as $66 per night in fall of 2010. This two-level motel offers outdoor entrances to guest rooms. The parking lot offers spaces for large trucks, RVs and trailers, which is convenient for hotel guests who are going fishing at nearby Holly Pond and Cove Harbor. The motel also has an on-site restaurant, El Rio, that serves Mexican cuisine for lunch and dinner. Small pets may stay for an extra fee.
Off-site dining is within a mile of the hotel at Smoky Joe's BBQ, Brasitas Restaurant and Giovanni's Serious Steakhouse. The motel is also less than 10 minutes from Greenwich attractions, including the Bruce Museum and Bush Holley House. The Bruce Museum features fine art and anthropological exhibits, and the Bush Holley House is an 18th-century manor that allows public tours and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
