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The Circle Hotel Fairfield

3.0 star property

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A white building with a covered porch, large windows, and hanging flower baskets.
A covered walkway leading to a building with a white brick facade and a blue door.
A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a lamp, and a window with a view of the outside.
A hotel lobby with a blue wall, a staircase, a brick planter, a patterned rug, and a bicycle.
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $216
$188 nightly
$216 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20

Explore the area

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417 Post Road, Fairfield, CT, 06430
  • Place, Fairfield University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Penfield Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Jennings Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, White Plains, NY (HPN-Westchester County)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, decorative fish wall art, and a starfish pillow.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, decorative fish wall art, and a starfish pillow.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(195 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, decorative fish wall art, and a starfish pillow.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, a lamp, a chair with a patterned cushion, and a wall clock.

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a red armchair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall decoration.

Pool View Classic King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a red armchair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall decoration.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Pool View (Wheelchair)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, decorative fish wall art, and a starfish pillow.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted fish decoration, a lamp, and a window.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Kitchenette (Wheelchair)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, decorative fish wall art, and a starfish pillow.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchenette (Wheelchair)

A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted fish decoration, a lamp, and a window.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Fairfield

Located in Fairfield (Grasmere), The Circle Hotel Fairfield is within a 5-minute drive of Fairfield University and Fairfield Museum and History Center. .This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Jennings Beach.

What's nearby

  • Fairfield University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fairfield Theater Company - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Penfield Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Fairfield Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Jennings Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Fairfield Metro Station - 19 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Shiki Hana Japanese Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Circle Hotel Fairfield

The Circle Hotel Fairfield offers 80 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. This Fairfield hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 80 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Circle Bar (10am - 10pm) - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Circle Bar (10am - 10pm)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (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 elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (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

  • Free bottled water
  • 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 available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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
  • Service fee: USD 10.01 per accommodation, per night

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

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 30 to September 02
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

The Circle Hotel Fairfield Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 917 out of 1469 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1469 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1469 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1469 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1469 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Stay was easy and clean and great breakfast…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, clean, comfy, convenient location, breakfast was great too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly, room very clean, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay. Convenient location, super easy contactless check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, Check in was seamless, breakfast was perfect before getting on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and pleasant. The hotel location was great for walking to amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and great water pressure!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Amenities
One night stay, comfy beds, breakfast was good selection, shower head was difficult to turn off (notified maintenance), and staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient near to restaurants, grocery stores and business. Our room was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location to Fairfield University
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Circle Hotel. The staff were pleasant and helpful and the bed was very comfortable. I will be going back there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The front desk attendant was so helpful and ensured a nice stay. I really liked my suite in the main house. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean with comfortable beds and plenty of TV streaming options. Breakfast was fine there were minimal options but the self serve waffles were appreciated by my family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, front desk staff were very professional
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I go here when I’m in CT and always feel welcome in my stay ! Probably will always choose this place. Closest hotel to Bridgeport which is nice since I have family there but still close to enough to all Fairfield locations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Clean room, friendly staff. Yummy breakfast! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great ! Staff was friendly and room was very clean. Bed was super comfortable but heater was so loud !!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Pre registered and was able to go right to our room. Room was very clean, beds and pillows were comfy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great check in, perfect for a quick visit with our daughter at Fairfield University.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and large rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026