I stayed at this hotel becuase it was close to Norwalk imax threatre and Maritime Aquarium. First room I was checked into was a smoking room and it was disgusting stains and burn holes throughout. Adjoining door was cracked in half and needs to be replaced, bed linen was stained...I asked housekeeping if I could have new blankets she said to call the front desk, the front desk person decided to just move us to another room instead. That room was not much better. We decided to stay due to our trip just being one night. In the morning at around 7:30 am we heard people talking loud and cursing one was saying something about how she didnt need this job and how she was going to complain about her pto time to managment. Just a horrible experience avoid this hotel at all costs. This hotel needs some major cleaning and service training.

I signed a two month contract as an out of town employee starting a new job... the first night anything that could go wrong did! From drunk and obnoxious guests, to the dingy lounge type smell throughout the hotel was awful! The room has decent size, but if you can get past the pets, noise, smell and cleanliness... you might enjoy your stay.

What a horrible experience. No restaurant, no internet service, so service period. A huge disappointment.

I had a chance to stay at the Homestead, in Norwalk.
Yes I said, Norwalk.

Stamford is about 20-30 mins away.

I hate, when they use a cities name and not be, about 5 to 10 mins away.

Now for the hotel review.

Great location off the parkway (Rte 15). You do have to look closely at the hidden drive or at the top of the hill (rocky high ground) where the hotel rests.

Check-in was good. The trip to the room was not so much. The halls smelled of smoke, on a non-smoking floor. I dreaded what the room was going to smell like. But to my surprise the room was clean and fresh as a daisy.

I got a nicely appointed room with a pull out sofa, King size bed, nice location for the Fridge, stove and microwave. Bath area a little cramped with an ample sized closet. Wi-fi costs extra (Grrr), but there is a decent amount of living space with a coffee table and work desk.

So, I got a got some sleep and headed out early. Such a short stay, so the rest of the amenities were left un-used.

They were having a great weekend sale for most rooms, too.

Good deal, depending on how you want to feel about, your room size and location choices.

Would stay again, if it was really closer to Stamford.