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3.0 of 5
2260 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 (Formerly Howard Johnson Inn)
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Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Hamden
3.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
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Boston, MA
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“Tired Hotel & not inexpensive!!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

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 hair dryer down the hall. We just switched them out ourselves. Went down for a coffee in the morning & had to pay for it; no complimentary anything.
We were surprised that there have not been any upgrades here in quite some time.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Toronto, Canada
1 review
“Pleasant stay...comfortable and clean”
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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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
“Very Good Group Experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

Took a group of parents and kids there. Staff were helpful and friendly. We booked months in advance and had no problems with reservations or confirmations. Helpful staff with shuttle bus for those who needed it to area restaurants, etc. Rooms were clean, but plain, spartan. Fridge, which some rooms had, some did not, would have been helpful.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Thomaston, Connecticut
1 review
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“Very disappointing...”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011
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Went for a wedding and will not return to that hotel. The desk staff was not at all competent. The hotel over booked and sent members of our group to a different hotel,,, they would shuttle them over- but could not guarantee a ride back in the morning. This was all discovered after the wedding at 12:00 midnight! The bed was awful ..very uncomfortable and pitched to the middle! Would definitely recommend finding a different hotel in the area!!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Wedding party pre-booked over 35 rooms at hotel. All had written confirmations. Hotel overbooked and some guests lost their rooms. Were assured by hotel week before event that everything was OK. Found out day of event that several rooms were not available and guests had to "bunk" with other guests including with the bride and groom ! Parents spent hundreds of dollars on welcome bags that were not provided to guest upon check in. Charged for services that were not provided. Multiple guests given same room and keys - privacy issue! Unfriendly, rude staff! Check in (for those that had rooms) was horrible - only one staff member at lobby desk - line was out the door. Oh and cops called as we were too "loud" - really! Horrible experience !!

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Address: 2260 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 (Formerly Howard Johnson Inn)
Price range (per night):* INR8,837 - 10,393

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