by Marlin Bressi

Created on: January 24, 2009   Last Updated: March 11, 2011

Located only an hour away from New York City, Danbury is an excellent place to stay if you are a family traveling with children. Danbury's close proximity to great shopping, dining, and historical attractions means that there is no shortage of family lodging in this historic Connecticut city.

The best bet for a family hotel is the Danbury Plaza Hotel, formerly known as the Sheraton Danbury, which is located on Ridgebury Road in the heart of Danbury's business district. The Danbury Plaza Hotel has many kid-friendly features, including an indoor pool, a game room, and high-speed Internet access, so your children can keep in touch with their friends back home. The hotel is a non-smoking establishment as well, so you can rest easy in the knowledge that your family is staying in a friendly, safe, and healthy environment. With rooms starting at $79.00, the Danbury Plaza Hotel is also friendly on your wallet.

Amenities at the Danbury Plaza Hotel include state-of-the-art conference rooms, a fitness facility, and upscale family dining at the hotel's restaurant, Ridgebury Grill. Rooms with refrigerators and microwaves are also available for an extra fee. Wake-up calls, turndown service, and free parking are also part of your Danbury Plaza Hotel experience. For special occasions, the hotel boasts the elegant Candlewood Ballroom, as well as a professional catering and event planning staff.

The Danbury Plaza is also pet friendly, which is another reason why it is an excellent family hotel. But perhaps the reason most families choose the Danbury Plaza is the location. Located directly off of I-84, the hotel is less than an hour away from major Connecticut and New York City airports, as well as severasl bus and train stations. Within ten miles of the Danbury Plaza hotel can be found the Danbury Fair Mall, the Military Museum of Southern New England, and the city's dining and entertainment district. Drive a little bit further, and you can experience the serenity of Kent Falls, or the bustling nightlife of New York City.

While in Danbury, there are many nearby attractions that will entertain your family any time of the year. Sports lovers will appreciate the fact that Danbury is home to minor league teams in both baseball and ice hockey. There are also many parks in the Danbury area, including Candlewood Park, Kenosia Park, and Elmwood Park, all grea sites for family activities, and all located close to the Danbury Plaza Hotel.

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