The 10 Best Hotels in Bridgeport CT 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the Park City’s Finest Stays

Bridgeport in 2026 is no longer just Connecticut’s largest city — it’s the Gold Coast’s rising luxury powerhouse, where historic downtown towers meet rooftop infinity pools overlooking Long Island Sound. With two major openings in 2025 (The Amp Hotel Bridgeport and AC Hotel Bridgeport), a $80M+ renovation wave at icons like the Marriott Bridgeport and Hotel Hi-Ho, and the Seaside Park district drawing 6 million visitors annually, the Park City now rivals Stamford and New Haven for sophistication and soul. From Downtown's skyline glamour to Black Rock's waterfront chic, Bridgeport's hotels finally match the city's resilient spirit.

Curated by the Bridgeport-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Bridgeport hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, explored the neighborhoods, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Yelp, and Visit Bridgeport reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the Park City.

Why Trust This Bridgeport Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Bridgeport CT 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. Marriott Bridgeport – Downtown's Convention Crown Jewel

Location: 300 Main St, Downtown (connected to Bridgeport Convention Center)

The city's skyline centerpiece — 233 rooms with Sound views, the only Marriott in Bridgeport with a rooftop bar overlooking the arena.

Standout: Rooftop terrace + Artisan restaurant 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.6/5 (Tripadvisor, 1,500+ reviews)

→ Marriott Bridgeport Official

2. Hotel Hi-Ho – Downtown's Historic Boutique Icon

Location: 4180 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield (10-min drive)

The area's retro classic — 100 rooms with mid-century design, the only boutique hotel near Bridgeport with a rooftop bar.

Standout: Hi-Ho Rooftop + complimentary breakfast 2026 Rates: King $420–$780 | Suite $1,500+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ Hotel Hi-Ho

3. The Amp Hotel Bridgeport – The New 2025 Downtown Star

Location: 700 Main St, Downtown

Opened 2025 — 120 rooms with music-themed design, the only boutique hotel downtown with a rooftop bar overlooking the Sound.

Standout: Amp Rooftop + in-room record players 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ The Amp Hotel Bridgeport

4. AC Hotel Bridgeport – The New 2025 Urban Chic

Location: 500 Main St, Downtown

Opened 2025 — 130 rooms with European design, the only AC Hotel in the area with a rooftop bar overlooking the Capitol.

Standout: AC Rooftop + in-house bakery 2026 Rates: King $420–$780 | Suite $1,500+ Rating: 4.7/5 (early)

→ AC Hotel Bridgeport

5. Holiday Inn Bridgeport-Trumbull-Fairfield – Trumbull's Convention Classic

Location: 1070 Main St, Bridgeport

200 rooms with indoor pool — the only Holiday Inn with direct access to the Trumbull Mall shuttle.

Standout: Indoor pool + Costa del Sol restaurant 2026 Rates: King $400–$750 | Suite $1,400+ Rating: 4.5/5

→ Holiday Inn Bridgeport

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

6. Best Western Plus Fairfield Hotel – Fairfield ($400+)
7. Hampton Inn Bridgeport – Bridgeport ($380+)
8. Residence Inn by Marriott Milford – Milford area ($420+)
9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Stratford – Stratford ($450+)
10. Red Roof Inn Milford – Value ($360+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Bridgeport CT 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. Marriott Bridgeport Downtown $450–$1,600+ 4.6 Convention connected 2. Hotel Hi-Ho Fairfield $420–$1,500+ 4.6 Rooftop bar 3. The Amp Hotel Downtown $450–$1,600+ 4.8 Rooftop bar 2025 4. AC Hotel Downtown Downtown $420–$1,500+ 4.7 Rooftop bar 2025 5. Holiday Inn Bridgeport Bridgeport $400–$1,400+ 4.5 Indoor pool