Extended Stay America Suites- Shelton - Fairfield County
945 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484, Shelton, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.6 / 5
Overview
Extended Stay America Suites – Shelton – Fairfield County is a 2-star, laid-back extended-stay property in Shelton, Connecticut, surrounded by trees. It’s geared toward longer stays with suite-style accommodations and practical on-site services. The hotel holds a 3.6/5 public rating based on 623 reviews.
Suites & In-Room Features
Suites are casual and include kitchens, free Wi‑Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Each unit has a sitting area, and some suites add a pull-out sofa for additional sleeping space. Guests often mention the convenience of having a kitchenette for day-to-day meals.
Breakfast & On-Site Services
Breakfast is complimentary, though guest feedback indicates it may be a simple grab-and-go style (such as packaged items and coffee) rather than a full hot breakfast. A 24-hour, coin-operated laundry is available for longer-stay routines. Pets are welcome for a fee.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel is located at 945 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484, about 4 miles from the Sports Center of Connecticut and about 5 miles from downtown Shelton. Nearby points of interest include Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo (6.8 km), Silver Sands State Park (9.0 km), Indian Well State Park (9.0 km), and the PEZ Visitor Center (11.8 km). For museum and campus outings, Yale University and several Yale museums in New Haven are roughly 18–19 km away.
Best for
This property best suits budget-minded travelers who want an extended-stay setup, especially those who value an in-room kitchen and on-site 24-hour coin laundry. It can also work well for guests seeking a quieter, tree-surrounded setting while staying within reach of Shelton and nearby attractions. Travelers expecting a fuller-service hotel experience may find the offering more limited for the price on some dates.
Travel tips
If breakfast is important to you, plan for a lighter grab-and-go style selection rather than a full spread, based on recent guest feedback. The location works well for driving day trips to nearby parks and beaches like Silver Sands State Park (about 9 km) and Jennings Beach (about 15.7 km). If you’re visiting New Haven for Yale University or its museums, expect a short drive of roughly 18–19 km.
What guests say
Guests frequently mention friendly, helpful staff and describe the setting as quiet and convenient, with good value noted by some. The in-room kitchenette is a recurring positive for longer stays. Criticisms center on the breakfast being limited and more grab-and-go than expected, and some guests report the property feeling run down with cleanliness/maintenance concerns. A few reviews also suggest expectations may not match the price at times.
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