I lived in Meriden for 26 years. I’ve been gone 30 years. It makes me sad to see it now. West Main Street near the police department and beyond looks rundown. East Main Street has been developed. The new train station and nearby park are very nice, but I’m uncomfortable standing on the train station platform waiting for a train. Signage could be improved. The first time I visited the new station, I almost missed my train because I was on the wrong side of the platform. Pratt Street is lacking luster. Broad Street towards the Berlin Turnpike is messy and looks oppressed. Overall, Meriden is a quaint, little city that needs a visionary to make it attractive, inviting and beautiful like it used to be.

I booked this room thinking it would be Wyndham quality. It was not. I do not blame the desk clerk - this is all about management. Clerk was efficient and calm, given he was there by himself and a check-in line had formed. I waited 25 mins to be checked in. There should have been another clerk. Simple vacuuming was missing, elevator rug was filthy, remains of spill on a white entrance floor, leaves and debris inside door entrance, overflowing outdoor trash cans. No snacks in kitchen - soup had emptied and container crusting over. My room was okay, but not worth $92 - ceiling water stain with hanging wallpaper, huge corner holes in mattress pad, bath drain would not open, wall nicks and stains. Small TV was far away from my bed making it difficult to see. Lamp shades bent. Definitely not 3 stars. Manager should be pitching in if hiring falls short. To be fair - kitchen was clean, microwave new, well maintained. Air conditioning good. Bed was comfortable. Nice art work, new curtains. Morning clerk cheerful. Local restaurants plentiful.

Small town with lots of hidden restaurants. Lidos. Carribean restaurant,Brasil grill and Bella Luna are some favorites. Came fora karate event at Valentin Karate which is downtown area and the new train station and Meriden Green look great!

Coming to Red Roof in Meriden CT was a terrible experience from the start. Coming into the parking lot, our first view was a cementary right next to it. Walking through the door being treated by a very nice woman, she was the best part of the stay. Then to getting into an elevator which is completely sketchy, we ended up getting stuck on our way out, and having to manually open the door. When trying to speak to someone at the front there was nobody there. The next morning we all woke with a lack of sleep, due to itchy beds. Excited for our “free breakfast”, we got to the lobby to see that the only thing they had were three bagels, apple juice, and coffee. We ended up eating McDonald’s, and wasting extra money on something that should of been provided. This is ultimately the worst stay I’ve ever had, and will never visit a red roof again.

Was there visiting family. Hotel was great would recommend to anyone traveling to Meriden. Definitely need to eat at Lidos close by the hotel, Teds Restaurant, Little Rendevous, Pepe’s Pizza in New Haven and The USS Chowder Pot in Branford to name a few. Also went to Sky Zone and On Track Karting in Wallingford great for kids! Quick train ride to New York City also.

Place was a wonderful and pleasant environment ..i would go there again and again it was clean the food was great and the pool was the best ..the customer service was also outstanding i recommend this olace at all times