Hampton Inn Shelton
695 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484, Shelton, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
Hampton Inn Shelton is a straightforward 3-star hotel in Shelton, Connecticut, located at 695 Bridgeport Ave. It holds a public rating of 4.1 based on 1,136 reviews, positioning it as a well-reviewed, mid-range base for the Shelton/Bridgeport/New Haven area.
Rooms
Guest rooms are equipped for both short stays and work-friendly overnights, with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with HD channels, and custom-designed beds. In-room conveniences include a microwave, minifridge, and coffeemaker, plus both full and lap desks designed for working in-room.
Amenities & Recreation
Complimentary offerings include parking and hot breakfast, with weekday breakfast bags to go. On-site facilities include a fitness center and an indoor pool with a waterside, along with a 24/7 business center and a meeting room. Some guests highlight the pool area as a key draw, though it may be reserved for private use on certain nights.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The hotel is about 2.5 miles from the Sports Center of Connecticut and roughly 6.5 miles from Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. It’s also within reach of outdoor attractions such as Indian Well State Park (about 7.2 km) and Silver Sands State Park (about 9.7 km). Cultural and campus destinations in New Haven—including Yale University, the Yale University Art Gallery, and the Yale Center for British Art—are approximately 16.5–17.5 km away.
Best for
This hotel suits travelers who want a practical, value-oriented stay with built-in conveniences like free parking, hot breakfast, and in-room microwaves and minifridges. It’s also a strong fit for guests who prioritize on-site recreation, thanks to the indoor pool with a waterside and a fitness center. Visitors planning day trips to Bridgeport attractions or to Yale-area museums and galleries in New Haven will find the location convenient for regional exploring.
Travel tips
If the indoor pool is important to your stay, consider checking with the hotel in advance about availability, as guests report that the pool area can be booked for private use. For local outings, the Sports Center of Connecticut is about 2.5 miles away, while New Haven’s Yale attractions are roughly 16–17 km from the property. Weekday travelers can take advantage of the hotel’s breakfast bags to go when departing early.
What guests say
Guests frequently mention the hotel’s friendly, professional staff and strong cleanliness, along with consistently positive impressions of the breakfast. Room comfort is a recurring theme, including comfortable beds and well-equipped rooms with items like microwaves, fridges, and work surfaces. The indoor pool area is often highlighted as a standout feature, though some guests report issues with pool behavior and supervision around the slide. A smaller set of feedback points to the property needing refreshing/updates, and to occasional disappointment when the pool is unavailable due to private booking.
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