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The Circle Hotel Fairfield

3.0 star property
Beach fun in seasonal outdoor pool, near Fairfield Museum and History Center

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette
View from room
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Located near Fairfield University, this hotel offers value with amenities like a continental breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and access to the on-site Circle Diner. Enjoy the seasonal pool with loungers and umbrellas. Front desk staff are available 24/7.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Pool View Classic King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Pool View (Wheelchair)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Netflix
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Wheelchair)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Netflix
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Kitchenette (Wheelchair)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchenette (Wheelchair)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(170 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Fairfield, The Circle Hotel Fairfield is in a shopping district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jennings Beach and Penfield Beach, while Fairfield Museum and History Center and Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Total Mortgage Arena or Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater.
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Map
417 Post Road, Fairfield, CT, 06430

What's nearby

  • Jennings Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fairfield University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Penfield Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Sacred Heart University - 13 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Fairfield Metro Station - 19 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shiki Hana Japanese Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Duchess Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Circle Hotel Fairfield

Hotel remodelled in 2016 and located near Fairfield University
Located close to Fairfield Museum and History Center and Jennings Beach, The Circle Hotel Fairfield provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a fireplace in reception. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Circle Diner, the on-site diner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, express check-out and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Mini fridges, digital channels and heating

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Lobby

Best Western Plus Fairfield Hotel

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 1,009 reviews
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Best Western Plus Fairfield Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Circle Diner

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - June 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 2 September to 30 May:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 30 May to 02 September
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Fairfield Circle Inn
Fairfield Circle
Fairfield Motor Hotel Fairfield
Circle Hotel Fairfield
Circle Fairfield
Circle Hotel
The Circle Fairfield Fairfield
The Circle Hotel Fairfield Hotel
The Circle Hotel Fairfield Fairfield
The Circle Hotel Fairfield Hotel Fairfield

Frequently asked questions

Does The Circle Hotel Fairfield have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from September 2 until May 30.

Is The Circle Hotel Fairfield pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Circle Hotel Fairfield?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Circle Hotel Fairfield?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 40 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Circle Hotel Fairfield?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 40 (subject to availability).

Where is The Circle Hotel Fairfield located?

Situated in Fairfield, this beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fairfield Museum and History Center, Fairfield University and Jennings Beach. Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and Penfield Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). Fairfield Metro Station is 19 minutes by foot and Fairfield Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

The Circle Hotel Fairfield Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 867 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1400 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It Is a good hotel for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out, clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, perfect location very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and easy stay. Staff very kind and helpful. Nice breakfast in AM.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a very comfortable motel and very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Fairfield University and down town. Clean and friendly staff and well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solitaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe was very helpful and nice. Room very clean i would gladly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great, clean, well maintained Hotel that is close to restaurants, shops and grocery stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a quick strip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katchina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful the room eas clean and bright.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new building is very nice. The original building is a little tired but very clean. Breakfast was good and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe and convenient. Parking on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic lodging is good. Amenities so/so.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very quite and very clean place will be back soon love the place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and so convenient for Fairfield University move in!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damaris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay at circle hotel. Was an impromptu stay and a
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cimmaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great, the room was clean and nicely appointed, the pool was huge and clean with tons of lounge chairs and tables - our family had an amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

miyoshi

Cozy quiet clean rooms with friendly professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

I had a very pleasant getaway with my family; the location is very convenient close to a large variety of restaurants and the pool is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice. Location wise is super. Close to the beach and hotel has a nice clean pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for staying in the area. Pool is nice touch but primary value is a clean, well maintained motel in Fairfield. Good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent renovated motel/hotel with nice grounds out back and a great pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glad we were able to stay in the building on the hill.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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