Maron Hotel & Suites
"2.9-rated troubled property in Marriott transition with bedbug reports, AC failures, and overbooking; only for budget travelers accepting current condition."
About The Hotel
This 2.9-rated Maron Hotel & Suites (178 reviews) on Lake Avenue Extension has undergone chaotic Marriott ownership transition since March 2025. Multiple 2025 guests report broken AC during heat waves, bedbug photos, beetles on sheets, dust under bedding, and an attendant asleep at check-in. A March 2025 mass overbooking cancelled confirmed reservations. Some older suites retain whirlpool baths, and a 2024 reviewer praised friendly front-desk staff (Stephanie) and nearby restaurant access. The property is genuinely struggling operationally and not recommended for families or romance travelers.
What Guests Are Saying
“After a long drive with traffic, everything in Hartford and Danbury showed full. Stephanie at the front desk was so friendly and found us a room right off I-84. The hotel was clean, the price was good, and there were great Italian and Japanese restaurants right across the street.” — Kathleen D, 4 stars
“A sudden change in ownership meant over two-thirds of the rooms were being renovated while the hotel stayed open and was badly overbooked. A dozen guests with confirmed reservations were told in the lobby there was no guarantee of a room. After two decades of recommending it, I can’t anymore.” — Cliff F, 1 star
“The attendant was asleep at check-in, a long list of out-of-service rooms was posted at the desk, and the property was very dirty. I pulled back the covers to find a beetle crawling on the sheets and dark dust underneath.” — Jason K, 1 star
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Walking distance to Italian and Japanese restaurants across the street per 2024 reviewer
- Kitchenette suites available—pre-takeover property had long-term-stay base
- Free parking and free breakfast included
- 2024 reviewer noted friendly front-desk staff (Stephanie) saved late arrival
Cons:
- June 2025 heat-wave stay reported no AC in guest rooms, only common areas—fans unavailable, screens loose
- March 2025 ownership change overbooked confirmed reservations and renovated two-thirds of rooms while open
- Bedbug photos, beetles on sheets, and dust under bedding reported in 2025 reviews
The Location
At 42 Lake Avenue Extension off Mill Plain Road near I-84 exit 4, with Italian and Japanese restaurants a short walk away and the Danbury Fair Mall about 5 minutes by car. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.
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Guest reviews
What guests are saying about Maron Hotel & Suites.
"My other half works in several different states and I was able to fly in to see him for a few days. Was slightly concerned with the reviews stating no hot water, no heat, stolen items and such BUT I’m glad we stayed. Hotel staff was extremely friendly and remembered my other half by name. Hotel is very quiet, which is nice due to him working over nights. Room was very clean and beds were comfortable. Room was spacious. We had no actual issues. Grocery store within a step from the hotel, a good handful of places to eat within 2 minutes. Local to everything we needed within 15 minute drive or less. Definitely will be a hotel we would stay at again."
— Bambi R
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