La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
400 Sargent Dr, New Haven, CT 06511, New Haven, United States
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 2.9 / 5
Overview
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven is a 3-star, traditional-style hotel at 400 Sargent Dr in New Haven, Connecticut. It sits about an 8-minute walk from Long Wharf Park and is positioned for quick access to downtown sights and the Yale area. The hotel’s public rating is 2.9/5 based on 1,720 reviews, indicating mixed guest experiences.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are described as casual and include coffeemakers, free Wi‑Fi, and flat-screen TVs with HD channels. Suites add a sofabed for extra sleeping space. Guest feedback is mixed on room condition, with some reporting clean rooms while others cite dated spaces, odors, and maintenance issues.
Dining
The hotel offers free continental breakfast. There is also an on-site Greek restaurant and bar, providing an additional option beyond nearby dining.
Amenities & Services
On-site facilities include a fitness center and an outdoor pool. Complimentary parking is provided, and the hotel also offers airport/local shuttle service. (Amenities are otherwise not documented beyond the source summary.)
Location & Nearby Places
The hotel is about 1.5 miles from Yale University and places guests within reach of major New Haven attractions, including New Haven Green (1,573 m), Yale University Art Gallery (1,799 m), and the Yale Center for British Art (1,732 m). Other nearby points of interest include the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center (957 m) and It Adventure Ropes Course (973 m). For outdoor time, East Rock Park is 4,119 m away and Lighthouse Point Park is 5,254 m away; The Cannon restaurant is 2,179 m away.
Best for
This hotel is best suited to value-focused travelers who want a base near downtown New Haven and Yale-area museums, with practical perks like free continental breakfast and complimentary parking. It can also work for guests who want on-site options (Greek restaurant/bar, fitness center, outdoor pool) while staying close to attractions such as New Haven Green and the Yale Center for British Art.
Travel tips
Plan extra time for getting in and out of the building during busy periods, as guests sometimes mention long elevator waits. If you’re visiting Yale museums, the Yale Center for British Art and Yale University Art Gallery are both within roughly 2 km, while Yale University itself is about 1.5 miles away. If you’re relying on an item left behind, consider confirming lost-and-found procedures before departure, as some guests report follow-up frustrations.
What guests say
Reviews frequently highlight good pricing and a convenient New Haven location near restaurants and local sights, with some guests also praising friendly staff and clean rooms. At the same time, multiple guests describe the property as dated, with complaints about cleanliness, odors, and in-room amenities not working consistently. Noise is mentioned, and some guests report long elevator waits. Service follow-through is a recurring concern in at least one account involving a left-behind item and difficulty getting a resolution or manager call-back.
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