Clarion Inn North Haven Hotel

About The Hotel

The Clarion Inn North Haven is a 3-star, 891-review hotel offering budget lodging on Washington Avenue near I-91. Rooms feature solid beds and pleasant decor according to recent guests, with a welcoming lobby and attentive reception staff noted in 2025 reviews. The property includes a pool, free breakfast, fitness center, and kids-stay-free rates. However, property upkeep varies significantly—recent guests reported dirty common areas, pool maintenance issues including flaking paint and cloudy water, exterior lighting damage with exposed wiring, and odor problems in corridors. A 2026 review flagged sticky elevator floors and trash in landscaping, suggesting inconsistent housekeeping across the property.

What Guests Are Saying

“Decor was nice, good bed. Comfortable, solid walls, but, they had a dog next door to us. He was quiet when we were sleeping. He was loud when we got there.” — meeta4, 4 stars

“The entrance lobby was bright and welcoming, and the young lady on reception (8/4/25) was pleasant and welcoming. The room was nice and clean but the swimming pool needs some attention. The sign says shower before entering, but the shower didn’t work. The paint is flaking off the pool, and the cloudy water didn’t make for a great experience. Overall, a pleasant stay, however, the thing that spoiled it was, despite being a no smoking hotel, the stench of weed in the hotel corridors and particularly from one room. We mentioned this on check out and were told that although it’s a no smoking hotel, sometimes guests break the rules. Shocked by the response and the fact that staff seemed neither surprised, concerned, or willing to deal with the issue. Perhaps the occupant was a long-term hotel resident, but they are spoiling your other good hotel.” — Nicola P., 4 stars

“While the room was basically clean the rest of the property is absolutely filthy. Trash stuck in the bushes, the lighting outside is laying on the ground with exposed wiring and my feet actually stuck to the floor in the elevator.” — Escape44277437755, 2 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Nice decor, good beds, and solid, quiet rooms per recent positive reviews
• Pool, free breakfast, and fitness center at a value rate starting at $98/night
• Convenient I-91 corridor base minutes from New Haven and Yale
• Welcoming lobby and pleasant reception staff noted in 2025 reviews
• Kids stay free and complimentary parking included

Cons:

• Property upkeep varies widely—2026 guest found common areas dirty, exterior lighting damaged with exposed wiring, and sticky elevator floors despite clean room
• Pool condition concerns including flaking paint, cloudy water, and non-functional shower; weed odor reported in corridors with staff dismissive of complaints
• In-room jacuzzi is a specific room type requiring confirmation at booking; shared pool is the main wellness amenity

The Location

Located on Washington Avenue (Route 5) near I-91 in North Haven, approximately 10 minutes from Yale and New Haven, and minutes from Sleeping Giant State Park. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.