Roger Sherman Inn

195 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840, New Canaan, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.4 / 5

Overview

Roger Sherman Inn is a 4-star, elegant inn in New Canaan, Connecticut, set in an 18th-century home with an adjoining carriage house. It sits opposite the New Canaan Nature Center, giving it a distinct, residential-and-garden setting. The property holds a strong public reputation with a 4.4/5 rating from 183 reviews.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms are charming and individually decorated, blending antique-style character with modern touches. Standard in-room features include private bathrooms, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms in the carriage house add sitting areas, and a 2-bedroom suite includes a separate living room with a sofa plus a mini-fridge.

Dining & Events

A continental breakfast is served in the inn’s cozy bar/lounge. The property also has an intimate French restaurant and hosts occasional live music. Reviews frequently highlight food quality and the staff’s ability to handle groups, including family gatherings and hosted brunches.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The inn is less than a mile from the New Canaan train station, offering a practical base for exploring Fairfield County and beyond. Nearby points of interest include The Glass House (about 975 m), Waveny Park (about 3.8 km), Grace Farms (about 4.8 km), and the Stamford Museum & Nature Center (about 5.0 km). Farther afield are family and coastal attractions such as Stepping Stones Museum for Children (about 8.6 km) and The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk (about 9.2 km).

Best for

This inn best suits couples and leisure travelers who want a historic, boutique-style stay with a notable on-site French dining option and a short trip to cultural stops like The Glass House. It’s also a strong fit for small celebrations and hosted meals, based on repeated feedback about food quality and attentive service for groups. Travelers who value rail access will appreciate being under a mile from the New Canaan train station.

Travel tips

Plan to use the New Canaan train station (less than a mile away) for easy regional connections if you’re not driving. The Glass House is under 1 km away, making it one of the closest marquee attractions to schedule early in your stay. For family outings, Stepping Stones Museum for Children and the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk are both within roughly 9 km.

What guests say

Reviews most often emphasize standout food quality, including French-restaurant dining and well-executed group meals. Service is a recurring highlight, with staff described as attentive and capable of accommodating large parties and last-minute changes. Guests also point to the overall experience—rooms, dining, and hospitality—as a reason to recommend the property. No consistent negative themes are present in the provided excerpts.

Check availability · Booking links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure