We often stop by at this rest stop on I-95 in Darien! One…read moreof the reasons is because they have EV chargers here, as we noticed that not all the rest stops have them. They have Tesla chargers ($0.37/kWh) & Apple Green Electric chargers (level 3 @$0.59/kWh). It's super clean inside and they've got a great selection of different food options to choose from (Subway, Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon, Dunks, Panera, McDonalds, & Chipotle), clean bathrooms, and convenience store inside for quick drinks + snacks.

A great stop heading north on I-95 and since the GPS was telling me that there was going to be…read moretraffic ahead, this is a good opportunity to pull over, use the bathroom and take a nap. Yes, I'm driving an RV with a bed in the back. Inside, Panera, McDonald's (with a drive-through), Dunkin, Sbarro and a convenience store. All that you need for high sodium and sugar on the road! There is also a Mobil station and the fuel price was not much higher than anything else we saw off I-95. There's a limit on how long you can stay here but we weren't even close. By the time we'd had a snooze, the traffic had cleared. [Review 1055 of 2025 - 108 in Connecticut - 24609 overall]

Just as expected. Large hall, clean, indoor dining area, some outdoor tables, drive thru, electric…read morevehicle charging stations (2 types), plenty of fuel pumps, pricy. Restrooms on south side (opposite main entrance?) are touchless w/self flushing, auto water & soap and auto hand dryers. Food & beverage options include Mc.D., Dunkin, Sbarro, Subway and Starbucks. Easy on/off rt. I-95. Plenty of parking on sides of building for cars, trucks and RV's.

All service plazas should use this as the model. Compact and clean, features gasoline, a Dunkin and…read moreclean restrooms. Only drawback is the VERY short merge lane back into the highway.

One of the many Connecticut service plazas is located I-95 Northbound between exits 12 & 13 in…read moreDarien, CT. There are male and female restrooms, family restroom, restaurants, retail brands, gas station, FREE WiFi, electric and TESLA charging stations, CitiBank ATM, and more. The restaurants available are: Chipotle, Dunkin, McDonald's, Sbarro, Subway, and Panera Bread. There is also an Alltown Convenience Store with coffee, pastries, snacks, water, soft drinks, and more. I used the restroom and there was a staff member who was sweeping the trash and it was clean. I also purchased a Big Mac ($8.49) and medium fries ($5.69) at McDonald's. The Big Mac had two beef patties, Big Mac sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions, all on a sesame seed bun. I haven't had McDonald's in a long time so I am not sure how the prices are compared to other locations but it was filling and tasty. Service was friendly and I got my order in a matter of minutes. There are plenty of tables. I connected to the free WiFi and took a work meeting. There were staff members cleaning tables and the dining area. The service plaza was clean and spacious.

Wonder of wonders as I didn't have to wear a hazmat suit into the men's room but the visit to the…read moreMcDonald's firmly convinced me that larceny is alive and well along I-95. However, as far as pit stops go, I have no real complaints... at least until I grow to extra fingers from the funky cleaning solvents. Five hazy stars.

This service plaza has Mobil gas pumps, a Dunkin', ATM and clean restrooms. It also has some areas…read moreto sit outside and have a picnic or something to eat while stretching your legs. One benefit of stopping here is a Free Air pump for your tires. Many places are charging $1-2 to put air on tires...here it's free. Easy on/off Route 15

Nice small area on the parkway to stop in and rest. Recharge with some snacks and use the restroom…read more Parking is a little tight if the area is full, but it serves its purpose.

Very clean, convenient. Friendly service. Parking can be tight; however, spots do open quickly. A…read morebit more patience is required during the summer and holiday travel. Dunkin' Donuts is located inside. Lots of snacks and beverages. Clean restrooms.

Place was fine until I got to the counter, the lady Nariah was very rude and seemed more interested…read morein talking to her friend and scrolling her phone than actually doing her job and ringing me out. Bought my pack of zyns after what felt like hours and left

The first rest stop when you enter CT from CT 15. It's decent sized with gas, plenty of parking, a…read moresmall picnic area, and a store. The store has sofas, snacks, tobacco, misc stuff. There's also a Dunkin' Donuts and a Subway inside as well. They also have bathrooms as well. Good place to stop to stretch your legs or grab a snack.

Wonderful stop off Merritt Parkway if you need a break from the traffic. It's very well kept the…read morerestrooms are clean, they have a Dunkin Donuts inside with fresh coffee or your favorite refreshments, easy access to the gas pumps and off and back on the parkway. They also have a few picnic tables you can relax at and enough room to stretch your legs before getting back on the road. They recently and are in the process of installing electric charging station they had a few service chargers on pallets ready for installation and already had (4) Tesla charging station operating.

Nice rest stop right before you start on the Merritt Parkway. A few gas islands so plenty of pumps…read more There's a decent amount of parking if you want to use the facilities or just stretch your legs. There's a Dunkin Donuts and Subway as well as a convienance store with drinks and snacks. I like these rest stops as they are literally right off the highway.

The gas station is a great convenience. They have 24 hour gasoline, Subway, and Dunkin Donuts…read more There is ample parking and the store is finely constructed - you definitely do not feel uncomfortable buying beef jerky at 3AM when you come here. There are Tesla charging stations and parking for low exhaust emitting cars as well as for multiple occupant vehicles, though the signs are often ignored (though this does not really affect anyone due to the large parking lot). This Mobil is located on both sides of the Parkway, making its convenience even greater. The prices for gas are not too fantastic, but for anyone to write a 5 star review of this gas station, there is something unique about this location.

We have stayed here twice now in a span of several years. We felt fortunate several years ago to…read morefind a clean and quiet place with on site free parking in Stamford, and feel exactly the same way about our recent stay. A little out of the way of the hustle and bustle of the city, but still so close to restaurants and night life in Stamford. The room and entire place was extremely clean, quiet, with no stupidity or worries. The bed and pillows could use an upgrade, but the price was so reasonable and the place so quiet and well run that we would definitely stay again and would recommend.

The highlight of this hotel is its staff, who are polite and professional, even when responding to…read moreunhappy guests like me. Unfortunately the hotel itself is pretty rundown. The rooms are small and the amenities are minimal, but that should be expected at an inexpensive hotel like this. However, the elevator buttons are broken (you even have to push up to go down), it smells strongly of mildew in the hallways and in my room, there are stains and hair on the carpeting, no ventilation in the bathroom, and the room phone is broken and doesn't work. The furnishings, appliances, and cable box setups are outdated. Everything is a little crimand worn. I ended up canceling two of my three nights. They were very good about refunding the two, and I would definitely consider staying here in the future if I had heard that they had major refresh. As it is, I'll be leaving in the morning.

Just left this gas station shaken and extremely upset! I've been coming there to fill up my car for…read moremany, many years and have never encountered such a service as today. I was denied service and yelled at by a rude and disrespectful attendant. As I pulled up, the left side of the gas station had cones on it, I'm assuming due to gas pumps not working. There was one car on the other side, pumping gas and I went ahead and drove up behind it. The attendant started screaming at me to back up. I asked, why do I need to back up when my gas tank is on the right side. He just continued to ignore me and yell out to go on the other side and back up. I tried to explain to him that I'm standing in exact position as the car in front of me and willing to wait. Again he ignored me and yelled out to back up, mocking me and saying, don't you know how to back up? As the car in front of me was done, there was plenty of room for it to go forward and exit, but instead the attendant screamed at me to back up and even though I did back up, the car in front just exited going forward. As I was about to go forward, to have my car filled up, the attendant deliberately ignored me and let other cars go ahead of me, completely ignoring me. I asked for the supervisor, he said no and turned his back to me, servicing other cars. This by far was the worst experience I've ever encountered at the full service gas station. I was ignored, mocked and yelled at for absolutely no reason at all! Never going back!

The attendant scammed/intimidated my teen out of $10, claiming he was supposed to get a tip. Avoid!read more

As an independent personality type I was leery of taking any kind of group tour where they tell me…read morewhat to do and when to do it. But travel planning can be daunting so when my sister told me about Tauck I gave them a shot. Now with over a dozen Tauck tours under my belt I can say they're not perfect but pretty darned close. Pricing isn't cheap but a very good value since it's truly all inclusive. I've learned to avoid itineraries involving lengthy bus trips. As part of a group one is forced to socialize with many kinds of people, invariably there are a few annoying blowhards/Debbie Downers, but they can be avoided and most people are nice. Included meals range from just tolerable (river boat and Italy) to abundant and delicious (mostly). I have found Tauck's air department to be disorganized and pricey so I book my own flights. No biggie since I'm a control freak anyway. On the plus side,Tauck uses luxury hotels and incorporates off-the-beaten-track experiences into their itineraries, for example a small funky art gallery in Quebec that I wouldn't have found on my own. Scheduling is somewhat flexible with activity options offered. We do a short pre-stay to rest up beforehand b/c tours can be hectic. Tauck takes care of airport transport, touring, luggage schlepping from inside the room and just about everything else. Tour leaders are well educated, friendly and fun, and do their best to cater to every client's needs. Not an easy job. I don't use a travel agent to book with them, just call direct myself. Book early to get desired dates for popular tours especially cruises. When I travel independently for awhile I miss Tauck's "Tour Nanny" experience and just have to book another one!

I recently completed Tauck's eight-day Nova Scotia tour, and unfortunately it did not meet the…read moreexpectations created by the company's advertising. My biggest criticism is that the marketing does not accurately reflect the experience. The website presents this as a premium, first-class tour, but that was not my experience. The motorcoach was an ordinary tour bus--the same type commonly used on much less expensive tours. Since we spent many hours on the bus, comfortable seating was important, and I found it lacking. That affected my enjoyment of the entire trip. The included meals were another disappointment. Healthy options were limited, and I rarely finished a meal. Looking around the dining room, I noticed many other guests also left much of their food uneaten. The sightseeing itself was underwhelming. Much of the itinerary consisted of well-known tourist stops that could easily be visited independently. I expected more unique experiences and behind-the-scenes access--things that would justify choosing an organized premium tour. The accommodations were acceptable, and they may well represent some of the better options available in Nova Scotia. However, they still did not match the first-class image that Tauck's advertising creates. My final disappointment involved the airport transfer. My flight was at 4:50 p.m., yet the group was dropped off at the airport around 10:00 a.m. While Tauck advertises that airport transfers are included, requiring guests to spend nearly seven hours waiting at the airport is, in my opinion, an unreasonable interpretation of that promise. Overall, my concern is less about any single issue than about the gap between the marketing and the actual experience. If the tour were advertised honestly as a good-quality, standard coach tour, my expectations would have been different. Instead, I felt the company oversold the experience, and that lack of transparency left me disappointed. Ethics's in this company (Tauck) appears to be nonexistent.