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Clarion Hotel & Suites Hamden

3.0 of 5
2260 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 (Formerly Howard Johnson Inn)
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Clarion Hotel & Suites Hamden
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Cape Cod
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

Came for a baseball tournament Would rather stay at a Hilton property and get more for less. Not terrible or mr wife would make us leave. Rooms are small Flat screens have blurry picture. You have to pay for a breakfast any Hilton property gives you for free. Breakfast some items on menu not available. Turns into a bar afternoon,... More

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California
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33 hotel reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2012

This hotel is unobjectionable. It's clean. There's a cute little makeshift bar in the lobby. The in-room wireless internet works well. You can walk to a diner (there is no restaurant or room service). The price is right. If you need to be in town, and don't need bells and whistles, this is a good option.

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Kensington, Connecticut
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

Courteous staff, nice lobby and cafe area. The room was typical hotel room, clean and comfortable. Loved the choice of pillows. Quiet location. The only thing I didn't care for was the door to room opened out to open hallway that looked over a railing to the floor below- light from hallway flooded the room even with dark curtains. Didn't... More

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New Jersey
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

My husband, myself and 2 teen children went up to CT the Wed. before school started. My daughter was starting college. The dorms opened for freshman at 8 am the next morning and we wanted to be first in. The hotel was fine and the price was great. Two queen size beds was perfect!! HOWEVER, when in the shower the... More

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Littleton, New Hampshire
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012

I booked this hotel for one night as I drove down from NH for my graduation ceremony at Quinnipiac University. Apparently everyone else did too because the lot was packed. My room which I shared with a friend was adequate for the price paid but my overall impression of the facility was that it lacked attention from the staff and... More

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Nice, France
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5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

I spent couples of night in this hotel, and from the start to the end everything was excellent. From the welcoming staff upon arrival to the check out. The room was spacious and spotless. If i could recommend an hotel around New Haven it will be this one. You are just next to Yale down town, and you can enjoy... More

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Charlton, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

We stayed here when interviewing at Quinnipiac University. The hotel is conveniently located, only a few minutes drive to QU. There are lots of restaurant options nearby, including the Townhouse diner in the hotel parking lot where we had good breakfasts, and Eli's on Whitney where we had dinner (you can easily walk a few blocks there or drive down... More

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Kew Gardens, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

We rented a suite for a nice romantic getaway. We wanted a room with a nice tub and a fireplace and the room delivered that. We enjoyed being able to view the fireplace from both rooms and how the bathroom opened into the bedroom. Definitely nice for a romantic holiday, but not designed for other arrangements. Otherwise the hotel was... More

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Boston, MA
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012 via mobile

We recently stayed here with our dog. If you need a dog-friendly hotel this is not bad, but I would not recommend for any other reason. The rugs are not clean & the beds are very uncomfortable. Our hair dryer did not work & instead of having anyone to fix it, they gave us a key to go use a... More

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. Staff were pleasant and helpful. No problems with reservations and no wait to check in. Hotel lobby was large and inviting. Good location within walking distance to several restaurants. Shuttle bus was available for travel to New Haven and local restaurants. The children enjoyed the pool.

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Additional Information about Clarion Hotel & Suites Hamden

Also Known As:
Clarion Hotel And Suites Hamden
Clarion Hotel Hamden
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Hamden Clarion
Address: 2260 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 (Formerly Howard Johnson Inn)
Region: United States > Connecticut > Hamden
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 3 hotels in Hamden
Price range (per night): 164 AUD - 174 AUD
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
New Haven counties newest premier hotel. The Clarion will immediately impress any guest. The polished marble lobby is lavishly decorated with inviting furniture and a fireplace that will warm any traveler. The hotel features 103 guest rooms including 16 state of the art suites. The hotel is minutes from Yale, Quinnipiac, Southern and New Haven Universities. All rooms include free parking, indoor pool and jacuzzi, free high speed internet and fitness room. ... more   less 
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