Courtyard by Marriott Norwalk  

In Norwalk, minutes from Caldor Shopping Center and Silvermine Arts Center, with Norwalk City Hall and the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion a short drive away.

This modern hotel pairs pillowtop beds and premium bedding with rooms that feature refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and double sofa beds, plus bathrooms with shower/tub combos and complimentary toiletries.

Standouts include an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a cozy lobby fireplace, wedding services, complimentary wireless internet and free self-parking, with extra touches like a picnic area and on-site laundry.

About 1,250 sq ft of flexible conference space, a 24-hour business center and express check-out complement complimentary wireless internet for business travelers.

An on-site restaurant offers American fare with a bar/lounge vibe, plus a coffee shop/café and cooked-to-order breakfasts available for a fee.