Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford-Meriden, MeridenHilton Garden Inn Wallingford-Meriden in Meriden, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 4 of 13 hotels we score in Meriden. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $235 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford-Meriden is a two-storey, pet-friendly hotel set just off I-91 at Exit 12 in Connecticut, roughly eight miles north of downtown New Haven and between New Haven and Hartford. Rooms come with a fridge, microwave and Keurig coffee maker, and guests get complimentary WiFi and parking. Facilities include a swimming pool, gym, restaurant, meeting rooms and a golf course, with breakfast available for an extra charge. It suits road travellers and families who want straightforward, comfortable accommodation with easy motorway access, and it works well for business trips too. One thing to note: the location is practical rather than scenic, so it is best for passing through or working in the area rather than for a holiday base.What stands out

Clean, comfortable and spacious rooms

Friendly, professional staff

Free WiFi and parking

Pool, gym and on-site restaurant

Watch out for

Breakfast costs extra

Location is practical, not scenic

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Holiday Inn Exp Suites Meriden, Meriden: 3.6 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $146 a night. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden is a three-star hotel situated on North Broad Street in a suburban Connecticut setting.

Best Western Plus New England, Meriden: 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). Best Western Plus New England is a business-oriented hotel situated on Berlin Turnpike in Berlin, Connecticut.