Recommended Hotel: EVEN Hotels
Why: Complimentary Bicycles for Guest Use, Game Room, On-Site Food Available, Non-Smoking Hotel
The hotel options in Norwalk are EVEN Hotels or Extended Stay America. EVEN Hotels is a beautiful property with a gym and on-site restaurant called Cork and Kale, but prices vary wildly. On weeknights, expect to pay $187/night at EVEN Hotels, but on the weekend rates can be as low as $97/night. Extended Stay America does not have an on-site restaurant but they do offer complimentary breakfast. Plus, the rates at Extended Stay America are more constant, averaging $106/night. EVEN Hotels are all a bit special as they consider themselves healthy hotels. There’s a gym, plus they also offer bicycles that you can borrow and housekeeping washes guests workout clothes daily for free. Guests also enjoy the game room with ping pong at EVEN Hotels. Extended Stay America has overall good online reviews, but it’s nothing special. We recommend staying at EVEN Hotels because it offers more amenities and sometimes the rates are better than Extended Stay America.
About Norwalk
Who is Best for this Location?
Families who want to sightsee in New York City and get a taste of New England love staying in Norwalk.
Neighborhood Vibe: Norwalk is a laid-back, beachside city in Connecticut. It’s a popular vacation destination for New Englanders and New Yorkers alike. Locals enjoy the city just as much as visitors do and you’ll often find the riverfront area packed with local families.
Getting Around: It takes an hour and a half to reach New York’s Grand Central Terminal on the Metro-North train from Norwalk. The train runs several times daily. In the area around Norwalk, it can be nice to have a car, but the local bus system is sufficient if you plan to stay near the major tourist attractions.
What to Eat: Start the day in Norwalk with pancakes or an omelette from SoNo Harbor Cafe. Later, dig into international cuisine from one of the top restaurants in the area like Tablao (Spanish), Mecha Noodle Bar (Asian), and El Sabor Salvadoreno (South American).
Things to Do: One of the top attractions in Norwalk is the Maritime Aquarium, which is dedicated to the marine life of the Long Island Sound. Families and couples also like taking the Sheffield Island Ferry to see the Sheffield Island Lighthouse. Calf Pasture Beach is also a fun place for families to spend the day. Shopping in SoNo (South Norwalk) let’s you get a feel for the city even in a short amount of time.
Book #1 Norwalk Hotel – EVEN Hotels
| Weekday Avg. Rate $188 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $98 |
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 | Transit System | Metro-North Railroad |
 | Closest Station | Merritt 7 |
 | Blocks to Station | 2 |
 | Manhattan Destination | NY Grand Station |
 | Commute Time | 1 hour 23 mins |
 | Parking | Free parking |
 | Wifi | Free Wifi |
 | Breakfast | Available at hotel restaurant; not included with booking |
 | Airport Shuttle | No shuttle |
 | Area Shuttle | No shuttle |
 | Restaurant | Cork & Kale™ Market and Bar (American, wellness) |
 | Gym | Cardio machines and free weights |
 | Pool | No pool |
 | Smoking Rooms | Non-smoking property wide. |
 | Room Type | Suite rooms available with living space, and standard 1 king or 2 queens (or 2 doubles) |
 | Pets | Pets under 80 lbs allowed for extra fee of $50/day |
Book – Extended Stay America
| Weekday Avg. Rate $109 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $101 |
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| Transit System | Metro-North Railroad |
| Closest Station | Merritt 7 |
| Blocks to Station | 1 |
| Manhattan Destination | NY Grand Station |
| Commute Time | 1 hour 23 mins |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Wifi | Free Wifi |
| Breakfast | Free buffet cold items |
| Airport Shuttle | No shuttle |
| Area Shuttle | No shuttle |
| Restaurant | No restaurant |
| Gym | Small, and cardio machines only |
| Pool | No pool |
| Smoking Rooms | Smoking Room Property Wide |
| Room Type | Suite rooms with kitchenette, 1 king, or 2 doubles (2 queen) |
| Pets | Pets no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches allowed for extra fee of $25/night |
