Clarion Hotel & Suites Hamden-New Haven

Hotels
Clarion
5.7 (240 reviews)
2260 Whitney Avenue , Hamden , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good parking
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.16
Several reviews noted shabbiness and issues with cleanliness, particularly in bathrooms and outdated rooms.
Service
7.13
While some staff were described as friendly, there were instances of ineffectiveness and rudeness, notably during breakfast.
Location
6.17
The location is convenient with easy highway access, though the general environment appears disheveled.
Room Quality
5.62
Rooms were described as clean but outdated with issues like leaks and uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
6.65
Amenities include a pool and breakfast, but several need improvements, and the overall offering is average.
Value for Money
5.11
Guests felt the pricing reflected the quality received, with issues noted that did not justify the price.
Food and Beverage
5.16
Breakfast options described as terrible by some, yet others found it acceptable.
Overall Experience
5.63
Mixed reviews highlight the potential for improvement, leading to a fair but unsatisfactory overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-03 19:38

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just five miles from New Haven, the Clarion Hotel & Suites is the perfect choice for visitors wanting easy access to Quinnipiac University, Yale University, and Southern Connecticut State University.

Amenities Galore
Enjoy complimentary high-speed Internet, a cozy coffee lounge, on-site dining options like Willoughby's Coffee & Tea and Hamden Town House, as well as a relaxing indoor heated pool.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each spacious guest room is equipped with all the essentials and more, including coffee makers, cable TV, and some with added luxuries like fireplaces and whirlpool bathtubs.

Book now to experience a seamless blend of convenience and comfort at the Clarion Hotel & Suites.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Please note, the swimming pool is closed until further notice.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: HVN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 240 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.16
Service: 7.13
Location: 6.17
Room Quality: 5.62
Amenities: 6.65
Value for Money: 5.11
Food and Beverage: 5.16
Overall Experience: 5.63
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Kayleen friends
4
Pros:

Our shower did not work, no running water from it at all

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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David family
2
Pros:

Room smelled. Horrible horrible

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Leonard and Linda
6
Pros:

Good parking. Hotel not busy. Rooms a little shabby. They say renovations planned.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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kassy family
4
Pros:

Pictures are not accurate. This motel we should call it was outdated and smelled like cigarette smoke as soon as I walked through the door. The furniture had water stains and the tub was dirty. I can understand why we paid the price we did for a single night. On the upside, parking was free and easy and the highway was close enough that I could leave immediately. I also left a bag there with a few of my things, I called front desk the next day and apparently nothing was found in the room. Book with caution and would not recommend unfortunately.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children
6
Pros:

property looking much more better on pictures than reality. Well built propriety, great breakfast and well maintained swimming pool. Management should pay more detailed attention on the cleanness of rooms.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Seth
8
Odd but comfortable and friendly place.
Pros:

Hotel has an indoor pool and most of the public spaces smell of chlorine. The room was comfortable. The TV gets its signal from a wifi router, and if the router is down no programming. Staff is friendly, good restaurants nearby.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Abeer Abounabet
6
Pros:

The room it self was very good and clean but the breakfast was terrible

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Amanda partner
6
Pros:

Breakfast staff was rude- parts of the hotel are extremely outdated and filthy.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Holly partner
2
Pros:

Staff was great. We stayed in a pet room which was around back, property was in disarray outside, very unkempt. Inside the room, bathroom had an active water leak in toilet, black mold surrounding bathroom trim. Outside in parking lot when we got there a lady was passed out in her car with the door open in her pajamas. Not sure if she overdosed or what. Obviously the back side rooms are rented out as apartments

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Stephanie family
6
Pros:

Staff was great we got in late and then were very accommodating

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Marcia
8
Pros:

You can’t beat the cleanliness and the comfort. My only issue is waking up in a dark room due to the design of the room which places the window to the balcony where you are able to open to bring in the sunlight. Because of that i would not use the video.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth
8
Pros:

Clean and comfortable. Can’t beat it.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Juliana family
10
Pros:

The room was very clean. The staff was very nice and very good customer services. The breakfast in morning was wonderful. Everything was great.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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paula partner
6
Pros:

It is a convenient place to stay as we were taking metro from New Haven to grand central station. The place is very dated, can use a complete spruce-up, from the carpeting in the halls and rooms to the bathroom fixtures. Bed was not comfortable. This is just constructive criticism. Breakfast was ok, staff was ok.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Laureen
10
Fine experience
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean room, basic necessities, and they allowed an early check in for a few of $30.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Mamie
6
Pros:

The room was nicely quiet. The breakfast was very good and the woman running it excellent. However, the women checking me in was not good. Never smiled. Never said welcome. Never offered to go over the wifi. Never told me no password needed. Never said enjoy your stay. Ive stayed in many hotels and never ran across someone so unsuited for the job. I used to work front desk at a Holiday Inn and would have been fired for treating the guests this way.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Nadine
6
Pros:

The Reservation Desk staff were inefficient and seem to need more training. The towels in the room are ridiculously small and inadequate for showering. The rooms were clean. The breakfast was fine and the area well-maintained.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Chad
2
Pros:

Blinds didn't cover window, cramped room, beds in disrepair, hard to park, no crib available, keycard stopped working before checkout. Unhelpful staff.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Tonya partner
4
Pros:

The reception staff was very pleasant. She is the only positive thing at this hotel. The parking lot is horrible, poor lighting and very limited spaces for hotel guests. The building and rooms are very dated. The place has a cheap motel feel. The pool looked murky and not sanitary to get in. We actually didn't even stay the night. We checked out after the event we were attending in the area and took the 2 hour long drive back home.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Katira
6
Ok not great
Pros:

The room smelled but it waa ok. The breakfast awful. Nothing was good on the breakfast not even the waffles.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee