On a whim I decided to stay at the Maples Inn rather than a chain hotel closer to I-95 during a one-night business trip through Connecticut. My stay was a real treat: the "lobby" (really more like a sitting room) smelled wonderful when I entered and the fire was crackling invitingly. The innkeeper was exceedingly pleasant and happily gave me a restaurant reservation for dinner. There was complimentary wine set out for guests to enjoy.

The rooms are decorated in a sweet country style, and there are several nice touches. There were also a few modern amenities I don't always expect at inns or B&Bs, including a hair dryer and cable television. I also got a good high-speed wireless signal, though it required a password and I never got around to asking what it was.

Breakfast was very nicely laid out with cereal, bagels, yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, muffins, fruit, etc. I had a delicious blueberry muffin and enjoyed the New York Times in the breakfast room. I wish I hadn't had to rush off to a meeting -- I would have been happy ensconced there all day.

The innkeepers graciously allowed me to check out an hour late (after returning from my morning meeting), and they were both delightful once again upon my departure. All in all it was a fun, restful respite from the normal business travel routine.

Warm, beautifully decorated, especially for the holidays,
fireplace lit, music in the background, and complimentary
glass of wine after a long day at work!!!
Sounds to good to be true???
Well there exists a stylish slice of heaven, located minutes from downtown New Canaan, named The Maples Inn!
The staff is attentive to every detail, the rooms are beautifully appointed with antiques ( and reproductions) and welcoming,
WIFI high speed throughout the main house.
Breakfast is fresh, the coffee delicious.
I will definately be back!!

We had a great time!!! The staff was very attentive and willing to serve.

I don’t think it’s possible to say enough nice things about The Maples Inn, in New Canaan, Connecticut. I fell in love with the place as I pulled into the drive. “Charming, beautiful” were a couple of the words in my head as I got out of the car and walked up the steps to the porch and front door (there’s a wrap-around porch to the left of front door). “Relaxing and oh-so-comfortable” are the words I would use to describe the interior of the Inn. The furnishings/décor harkens to a earlier, traditional time, which it should as the place has been an Inn since the early 1900s.

My room was very “homey,” a wonderful departure from the common hotel rooms I get on business. I stayed at the Inn, because of reviews from other Tripadvisor members, and because the price was so much more reasonable than staying in Stamford. I got a business rate of $115. Stamford hotels started at $159 a night. The room had a small bath (great shower/pressure, toilet and sink), a closet kitchen (a small sink, frigerator, microwave and cups, plates & silverware) and the bed was a queen four-poster bed with decorative (and probably handmade) counterpain. Heat was supplied in bathroom and bedroom via floor-board heater, and was very quiet and efficient.

A reviewer (December 2005) about Inn mentioned a “cold” breakfast, saying it was lame. I disagree with his assessment. Although they don't serve any hot items, I’d take what they serve any day over a hot breakfast somewhere else. It is a complimentary self-serve breakfast. The breakfast room has two charming murals, one of a summer garden and the other a winter scene. Coffee and hot water (tea, oatmeal) are available with very nice china cups, saucers and plates. Silverwear is possibly antique. A variety of croissants, bagels and muffins from a local bakery (Connecticut Bakery) are available, as well as a choice of cereal (4 kinds) and fresh fruit mixture (watermelon, honey dew, cantaloupe, pineapple, and grapes). The owners also offer a 5:30 p.m. wine/hospitality reception for guests. Staff and owners are eager to help you out with dinner suggestions and information about the area.

New Canaan is pretty close to Stamford, and the downtown New Canaan area has many restaurants and local, some upscale shops for guests to see and choose. This is a wonderful place to stay to get away from the city, and a great value for the business traveler.